Melbourne privide a lot of free things todo. Below you will find a list of free things you can do in Melbourne. Above you see the picture from the rooftopbar Naked for Satan. A nice bar in Fitzroy you can visit during the whole day and for a party in the weekends. Order a drink and enjoy the view after a walk in the city! Tram 11 will bring you to the Brunswick Street with plenty of bars and restaurants.
Free tram Melbourne
In the city centre of Melbourne, the trams are free. The driver will tell when the freezone ends. Beside that is the tourist circle tram also free. For the rest of Melbourne and the state of Melbourne you use the Myki card. It is a card you buy for $7 AUS and you can put up some credits. For the best fare price you have to check in when you enter the tram and check out when you leave the tram.
Free city tour Melbourne
On TripAdvisor you will find some free city tours in Melbourne. These are free and based on tips. Its a nice thins to do and will take around 2.5/3 hours. Just bring some water, camera, sunscreen and enjoy the tour.
Victoria’s market wednesday
The Victoria market is based at the end of Queens street. Victoria market is a market where you can eat a lot of street food. From fish till pretzels with Nutella inside and everything in between Victoria market there are also a few good street artists! (in summertime Victoria market is huge!)
Hosier lane
Hosier lane is a famous street about his street art, this street wil change everyday by the street artists. Worth to visit. Don’t forget to bring your camera for some awesome shots!
st. Kilda Beach
St. Kilda Beach is a nice beach just outside the city centre. Where you can cool down a bit. Tip, bring your own food and drinks to the beach. The restaurants near St. Kilda are expensive. Watch the sunset and go to the penguins!
See penguins in Melbourne
When you are on St. Kilda beach and you’ve watched the beautiful sunset. Walk the pier and spot some wild penguins! The penguins are coming from the sea where the fish during daytime. During nighttime they will sleep in holes between the rocks. This place can be crowded but fun to visit once. Don’t use the flash of your camera, don’t climb the rocks or touch the animals.
Photo credits Moritz Marquardt
Enjoy the parks in Melbourne
Melbourne has some awesome parks where you can chill and picknick. Most of the year the temperature will be good in the evening as well. Examples of some parks Fitzroy Gardens, Albert park, Botanic gardens and Yarra Bend Park. See a list of parks in Melbourne here!
Visit F1 circuit Albert park Melbourne
In March Melbourne host the first race of the F1 season. On the F1 racetrack in Albert Park they will race for the first win of the year. When there is no race you can walk the circuit and visit the pitlane of the F1 circuit in Melbourne.
Free wifi in Melbourne centre at federation square
When you want to have wifi, chill and relax. Federation square is an awesome place to be. They provide wifi, Beach chair and a big screen with entertainment even Ted talks! Below the screen is a podium where every are activities. From yoga lessons to comedy shows. Just check the program of federation square.
Free museums in Melbourne
When you are in Melbourne you can check several museums for free! Here some of the museums in Melbourne that are completely free or parts are free. (often the paid sections are special projects)
Cheap food Melbourne
Want to eat a cheap meal? Check the pizza’s at domino’s or pizzathut and bring them to the nice beach or into the park. I had a pizza for $5.95. (4 euro) The couple I was with they had two drinks, two pizza’s and garlic bread for $15 (10 euro). If you don’t want to go to a fastfood restaurant like this check this list of cheap meals in Melbourne.
Have fun with the things you do in Melbourne!
Last tip. just walk around by daytime and nighttime and you will see different views!
