Best Free Things to Do in Melbourne

Melbourne is one of the most vibrant, fun to be at, awesome city in world and most popularly known as the Most liveable city! Having a good time in the city does not necessarily mean you have to have a deep pocket! The Melbourne city offers a number of free things to do all at a short walkable distance from the Melbourne CBD (Central Business District).

Time at the Iconic Flinders Street Station area is a popular free yet memorable experience for anyone visiting Melbourne

Below are the Best Free Things to do in Melbourne

Did you know that the  Melbourne CBD is a FREE Tram Zone? That makes your time in Melbourne literally a “money free” time to cherish. There are so many places to see, attractions, things to do in this city and our task today is to compile the best of the best free things to do in Melbourne, Victoria – Australia’s cultural capital!  Below are the best things to do in Melbourne for free! If you know more free stuff to do in the city, do let us know!

Lerderderg State Park Victoria 

The Lerderderg State Park or Lerderderg Gorge is a popular place for nature and outdoor lovers. The park located at just over an hours drive from Melbourne is an amazingly caml place with much to do. You could either go for a satisfying bush walk or in season go for a paddle down the river. The park also has areas to sit down, BBQ places and also covered area too. If you've beeRead more...

Gardenworld Nursery Melbourne

Undoubtedly one of the biggest and the best nurseries in Melbourne. The Garden world nursery and cafe is definitely worth a visit as there is so much to see and buy. There is different and dedicated sections for indoor plants, orchids, landscaping, water features, pots, advice, flowers and much more! Event the kids would have something to look around and also do not forget toRead more...

Mount Wellington Hobart

Mt. Wellington is a mountainside tourist attraction that is filled with many activities suitable for all ages, budgets, and tastes. Climb up the mountain is not very far and can be easily covered by car. Along the way up the mountain, you will bear witness to a wide variety of flora that keep on changing as you gradually move higher up. The scenery is breathtaking, and you'll cRead more...

Winter Night Market at Queen Victoria Market Melbourne

Finally, the time is here again when the Night markets are on at Queen Vic Market, Melbourne! One of the most happening and iconic heritage spots in Melbourne that you must make it to if you love history, architecture, fun, music, food, and shopping! The Queen Vic market is most celebrated for their Night Markets which opens during the Winter period in Victoria. https:Read more...

Dandenong Ranges Melbourne

A quick one hour drive from the city of Melbourne and you will reach the serene Mount Dandenong ranges. The beautiful landscape and stunning view points makes it a great location to spend on a day trip. Few attractions not to miss here are the sky view, view points, forest loop road, Australiana tree, maze and the secret garden. Below are few snaps from the place. Read more...

Graffiti Laneways Melbourne

Melbourne is popular for its Graffiti Lanes and the wall graffiti art along these lane ways. The most popular Graffiti lanes in Melbourne city can be found at the Hosier Lane right in the heart of the Melbourne city very close to the iconic Flinders Street station. These network of connected lane ways are peppered with graffiti art all over it. The graffiti spray painting art cRead more...

State Library of Victoria Melbourne

A major player in Melbourne's accomplishment of being named Unesco City of Literature in 2008, the State Library has been the bleeding edge of Melbourne's artistic scene since it opened in 1854. With more than two million books in its gathering, it's an extraordinary spot to skim. Its epicenter, the octagonal La Trobe Reading Room , was finished in 1913; its fortified solid arcRead more...

Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne

The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria's most gone to war dedication and was manufactured between July 1928 and November 1934 to recall and recognize the 114,000 Victoria men and ladies who served and the individuals who passed on in the Great War of 1914-1918. It is situated along St. Kilda Road and is just a short walk around Melbourne CBD settlement. The configurRead more...

Victorian State Rose Garden Melbourne

A vast rose garden, well maintained and landscaped in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. The huge garden features more than 5000 roses spanning over nearly 6 acres of land. The Victoria State Rose Garden is one of the unexplored gems of the Melbourne region. The best time to visit the garden in the season is from October to April from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Check outRead more...

Crown Casino Melbourne

Crown Casino and Entertainment complex in Melbourne is one of the most popular and iconic destinations in Melbourne that we recommend anyone visiting Melbourne to experience.  Below are some photos from the Crown Casino Melbourne for you to have a look at. Located right by the riverside walk and the Yarra river, this is  a must-visit if you are in MelRead more...

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is yet another awesome Things to do in Melbourne! These greenery enclosures are not exactly a mile from the downtown area and at over a hundred years of age contain a tremendous accumulation of trees and plants. The Botanical greenhouses are set inside of Victoria Park. The recreation center was arranged in 1829 by a gathering of nearby indivRead more...

St. Kilda Beach Melbourne

St Kilda is arranged a short separation from the city; it is around 15 minutes from Flinders Street station. Whatever you do is catch a cable car and you will be dropped off right infront of the shoreline. St Kilda may have a terrible rep for druggies and whores, yet it additionally has phenomenal bistros, bars, lodgings and eateries. Furthermore Luna Park is found a coupleRead more...

Padlock Bridge Melbourne

The Evan Walker Padlock/lovelock Bridge in Melbourne or Love Locks bridge is located in the Southbank area of Melbourne. The padlock bridge is a beautiful footbridge across the Yarra River in the heart of the city, very close to the Crown casino entertainment complex and Flinders Street Station on either side. The best way to access the footbridge is to reach the Flinders StreRead more...

South Melbourne Beach

One of the most picture perfect and beautiful beaches in Melbourne very close to the city at South Melbourne. With the popular Kerford Rd pier, playgrounds, nice beach area and awesome cafes around, it's always a pleasure to visit this beach and is one of the best beaches for spending a quite, peaceful evening with friends or family. Below are some photographs our team capturedRead more...

Werribee Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park

The Werribee Mansion, Hotel and Spa is located in the West of Melbourne with an approximate drive of 30 minutes form the Melbourne Central business district. The mansion is a reflection of the 19th century Victorian era of the Melbourne city. The inspiring interiors and design were completed by 1977. Werribee Mansion building is surrounded by nearly 10 hectares of gardens dRead more...

Werribee Open Range Zoo Melbourne

Werribee Open range Zoo is a popular zoo park in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. The Werribee Open Range Zoo is a Melbourne west based African themed zoo at about 32 kms south west of the Melbourne city of Victoria. The huge zoo is situated on approximately 225 hectares and is located on the Werribee River bank in Werribee park very close to the Mansion Hotel and SpRead more...

St Kilda Road Southbank Walk Melbourne

After a peaceful, serene walk right in the heart of the city? Well, this is an awesome option to consider. The St Kilda Road walk in the Southbank area exactly in front of the Melbourne Art Centre and National Gallery of Victoria is this stunning, beautifully lit road with an amazing atmosphere. With live shows often staged outside the art centre, a coffee place and the Yarra RRead more...

National Gallery of Victoria Melbourne

The National Gallery of Victoria is yet another architectural landmark and heritage building in Melbourne, Victoria. The art museum in Melbourne is popularly know as the NGV was founded in 1861 and is the oldest public art museum in Australia. The iconic art museum operates in two locations in Melbourne - The NGV International, located on the St Kilda Road in the heart of the MRead more...

Rippon Lea Estate Melbourne

Rippon Lea is the one of the last exclusive extraordinary nineteenth century rural bequests and one of the finest National Trust properties in Australia. Planned and constructed in 1868 in the Romanesque style, the manor sits as the inside bit of a unique Victorian joy garden. The greenery enclosures are of global significance and incorporate an amazing Victorian fernery, a lakRead more...

Royal Air Force (RAAF) Museum Point Cook Melbourne

RAAF Museum is the official museum of the Royal Australian Air Force, the second oldest air force in the world, located at RAAF Williams Point Cook, Victoria, Australia. Today we are excited to share an awesome thing to do in Melbourne, Victoria. The RAAF Museum is the official museum of the Royal Australian Air Force. Did you know that the RAAF, is said to be the second most Read more...

Pink Salt Lake in Melbourne

Not very far from the Melbourne CBD (Central Business District), the port of Melbourne's Westgate Park Saltwater lake turns PINK! Am sure girls are gonna love this lake 😉 The pink color is the result of a natural and harmless phenomenon that occurs due to the summer temperature and high saltwater concentration in the lake.  Dunaliella salina and halobacterium are the scientifRead more...

The Richmond Food Truck Park Melbourne

Have you heard of the Richmond Food Truck Park? It is located on 110 Church Street, Richmond and was initially meant to be there from 13th May 2015 till 31st May 2015. But the outstanding demand and resounding success of this park led to an extension and the Food Truck Park stayed there for an additional couple of weeks till 14th June 2015. The food trucks that are a part of tRead more...

Squeaky Beach Wilsons Promontory National Park Victoria

A very different and special beach close to the Wilsons Promontory National Park (or called as Wilsons Prom)! The beach is aptly called as the "Squeaky Beach" because of the squeaky sound the sand makes when one walks on the beach. The beach is a very serene and the geography, vegetation, atmosphere the copper colored algae on rocks all makes it an amazing beach one shouldn't mRead more...

Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Melbourne

The Royal Exhibition Building at Carlton Gardens, Melbourne is an Iconic symbol of the prosperous and rich period of Melbourne and Australia. The building was completed by the year 1880 to stage the first international exhibition by Melbourne to paint the picture of the economy and cultural success in light of the Gold rush period. The beautiful architecture and splendour of thRead more...

Chinatown Melbourne

Like many popular cities in the World, even Melbourne has a popular Chinatown. The Melbourne Chinatown well in the Central Business District is popular for its awesome restaurants, architectural uniqueness, ambience and the Chinese new years celebrations. Read more...

Docklands Melbourne

Yet another iconic, stylish part of Melbourne free to be to and enjoy the best of the views the city has to offer! Read more...

Federation Square Melbourne

A fantastic public space literally in the heart of Melbourne that no one can miss if they are visiting Melbourne City. Located right next to the Iconic Flinders Street train station, the Federation Square definitely celebrates the free and multicultural spirit of Australia & Melbourne. A highly recommended space to be, which hosts almost always one or the other event / Read more...

Princes Pier Port Melbourne Australia

Princes Pier is 580 meters long Pier with historic relevance located on the Port Phillip bay of Port Melbourne, Victoria - Australia. If you are visiting Melbourne, this is one other thing to do and place to visit! The best part is that this attraction is not very far from the Melbourne City CBD ( Central Business District). The Pier construction started almost a 100 years ago Read more...

Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre

One of the most iconic building and architectural landmark in Melbourne which serves as one of the most important stage for popular venues in Melbourne. It's one of the points which you shouldn't miss if in Melbourne.Read more...

Queen Victoria Market Melbourne

One of the oldest and most iconic places in Melbourne. The queen Victoria market was established in the year 1878 and still is one of the most happening markets in Victoria. The buzzing market is not only one stop place for food, shopping and entertainment, but also an awesome experience! If you are planning to visit the market, don't miss out the Wednesday market and the winteRead more...

Iconic Flinder Street Station Melbourne

One of the most iconic and great looking architectural landmark located in the Heart of Melbourne City - Finder Street Station! It is very hard to miss this marvelous looking golden building if you are visiting Melbourne City. The Building stages the most impressive light shows and lighting during the most important events and celebrations of Melbourne. The massive station is Read more...

Southbank Melbourne

One of the most chilled out and buzzing areas in the city center! The Southbank area is famous for the Crown casino, the exhibition center, and the huge number of superb restaurants and Bars peppering the area. This area has a lot to see including, beautiful walkways with heaps of restaurants of various cuisines, a riverside walk along the Yarra River, Pony Fish Island, and YaRead more...

Yarra Valley Racecourse Melbourne

Yarra Valley Racecourse is one of the premium party venue and racecourse locate at around 55 Km from the Melbourne CBD. The one hour drive takes you to this awesome large event and party venue lined alongside the Heritage site, prestigious racecourse. The location is highly recommended for larger groups, parties and corporate events. View and updates on the latest horse raceRead more...

Victorian Marriage Registry at Old Treasury Bulding

The Victorian Marriage Registry is the official location for civil marriages on weekends and weekdays in Melbourne, Victoria. The heritage building (Old Treasury Building) located in the center of Melbourne City (Opposite the Parliament Train station) caters to all cultures, budgets and plans for couples. This is one of the most popular affordable and elegant wedding ceremony lRead more...

Werribee South Beach Melbourne

This is a shoreline that is difficult to get as well, albeit once you discover your way there, you will discover a lot of things to do. Numerous inclines are accessible. If you would prefer not to head home immediately, why not keep with it, there is a convoy park over the street. The shoreline additionally has a recreation center and grill offices.Read more...