How to Have a Cheap Holiday in Melbourne This Year

Known as one of the most expensive countries in the world, travelling to Australia doesn’t come cheap, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a fantastic holiday on a tight budget. Home to a huge variety of free attractions, Melbourne is a great choice for anyone looking to save money on their holiday, and we’ve put together this handy guide to enjoying the best of the city without spending a cent.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image

Located on the city’s famous Federation Square, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image is the first centre of its kind in the world and is dedicated to the moving image in all of its many forms.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)

From early cinema to the latest digital media, the museum houses two multi-format cinemas, the world’s largest dedicated gallery with changing exhibitions, movies and art installations and interactive displays as well as education and production zones. Read more about  museums in Melbourne.

The Bay Trail

Starting at St Kilda Pier and continuing past the historic Luna Park, the bustling Acland Street and the colourful St Kilda Marina, The Bay Trail passes through plenty of cafes, restaurants, parks and spots grounds before it finishes up in Brighton. It’s 6km long and will take around 40 minutes to cycle, or you can walk it in around two hours.

Queen Victoria Market

Located on the corner of the Victoria and Elizabeth streets, the Queen Victoria Market has attracted traders since 1878, and you’ll find around 1000 of them selling everything from fruit, vegetables and fresh produce to delicatessen goods to clothing, plants and pets across the market’s impressive seven hectares.

Royal Botanic Gardens

Situated near the centre of the city on the South Bank of the River Yarra, The Royal Botanic Gardens are regarded as the finest in Australia and are among the best in the world. Home to around 12,000 species of plant across 35 hectares of pretty landscaped gardens, they’re the ideal place to enjoy a stroll and there are even free guided walks and self-guided audio walks available. Be sure to visit The Shrine of Remembrance inside the gardens which is dedicated to the Australian men and women who served during the First World War.

City Circle Tram

It’s not often that you’ll find free public transport, but Melbourne’s City Circle Tram goes even further and even offers a tour guide service so you can learn all about the city as you travel from a to B. the circuit takes around 30 minutes, but you can hop on and off as many times as you like – ideal if you’re just finding your feet in the city. Simply hop on one of the burgundy and gold trams from specially marked stops throughout the city.

For even more money-saving options on transport, search for your flight to Melbourne on http://www.cheapflights.com.au/flights-to-Melbourne/ .

NGV International

Enjoy a dose of culture and head to the country’s oldest public art museum where you’ll find a range of works from the ancient world right through to the modern day. The museum is home to one of Australia’s most important art collections and you’ll find everything from Egyptian and Roman antiques right through to Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary art.