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A trip to Melbourne, Australia, will take you a land full of gorgeous scenery, friendly people and plenty of things to do. However, such a long trip that lasts several days can be expensive, and many travelers are looking to cut costs wherever possible when heading overseas. That's just one more reason why Melbourne is so great - there are plenty of free things to do to help you cut costs and still have a great time on a trip. One of the top things a tourist must do in Melbourne is ride the Circle City Tram. Rides are free and take passengers on a half hour ride around the city. Drivers of the red and gold trams will stop for travelers at various locations, when needed. The beauty of the free tram rides is that they can allow tourists to see the entire downtown area and get acquainted with the city at absolutely no cost. After you exit the tram, your next stop for absolutely free entertainment should be of a cultural nature. Many indoor art venues in Melbourne are free to enter, including the NGV International art museum. The museum features art from most major periods throughout time, including 20 exhibits from eras throughout Australian history. Other free cultural venues include the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, a cinema screen gallery in Federation Square, and the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, featuring photos, videos, digital images, sculptures and more. A number of outdoor activities also tend to be free around Melbourne. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, located near the center of the city. Guided and self-guided tours are free of charge all year long. Or, plan your visit around one of 18 festivals planned throughout the year in Melbourne, such as Australia Day, the Misdumma Festival, Chinese New Year, Comedy Festival and more. Then, of course, you have shopping. While it does cost money to make purchases, you can peruse the shops and markets around Melbourne and "window shop" while you soak in the culture and visit with native people. The Queen Victoria Market offers everything from fruits to clothes and pets sold by more than 1,000 individual traders. Many of the markets offer free activities as well as things to see and do, including kids entertainment at the Prahran Market and Abbotsford Suppermarket. Live music can be heard at the Queen Victoria Night Market, and the Caribbean Gardens Market features different activities during both the day and night. Finally, one of the easiest and most rewarding free activities may be simple sightseeing. Melbourne is home to some of the loveliest buildings and scenes in all of Australia, and a traveler could easily spend hours, if not days, just wandering the city and seeing or photographing all there is to see. Make sure to stop at the Parliament of Victoria for a free tour and a look at the building's grand columns, and view the opulent ceilings inside the Anz Bank. No matter when you plan to visit, it is possible to find cheap flights to Melbourne to help keep your budget in line. Schedule your visit to this large and wonderful Australian city today, then make plans to save some money while still enjoying yourself fully on what will be the trip of a lifetime.
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