The Museum is One of Adelaide's Free Atractions
We all have days when our hip pocket is far lighter than we would like it to be. Perhaps it is the day before pay day, or you've got yourself on a tight budget because you're saving for something big, or perhaps you're just a uni student. Maybe you just like looking for bargains. Whatever the case chances are you don't mind getting things for free. So we've compiled a list of some great free things to do in Adelaide, but we want to know your tips and tricks. If you've got a favourite free activity, or a great tip on where we can find it then join the discussion in the comments and let the savings commence.
Free Bikes
A great initiative by the Adelaide City Council is the
free bike hire that is available all over Adelaide. All you need is a current drivers licence (with a photo) or passport and they'll hand you over a bike, lock, and helmet. This is a good way for tourists to see the city, but also for Adelaide locals to see things from a different angle. There are bike baths all over the city, that stretch through the parklands, or that wind along the Torrens River. It is a good way to get a lot done and it is all free.
The Museum and Art Gallery
We're also very lucky in Adelaide to have a brilliant art gallery and museum, that are both open to the public at no charge. Unlike some interstate institutions where you've got an admission fee, you can browse these cultural hotspots for free. This can be a great way to pass some time, and a good way to entertain the kids. There are some lovely lawns around the
Museum and
Art Gallery, so if you bring a packed lunch from home you've got a free lunch as well.
Free Tastings
Filling your stomach for free can be a hard task, but there is a way to try. Lots of places offer tastings and you can try a whole range of foods, once you're done with everything you might even find that you've sated that appetite. Food Glorious Food in the David Jones Food Court sometimes offer these tastings, they can range from sushi and cooked Japanese food, to sampling mustards and spreads on dip. Food Courts in general are a great place to try, as most general Asian stalls will offer for you to try their meals. The Central Market is another good place to try, here you might get anything from chocolate, to olives. To end your free tasting feast hit the ice cream or gelato stores, where they'll often give you a free spoon of their flavours so you can choose the one you like.
So let us know your best tips for a fun free day out. They could be shameful stingy secrets, or just genius ways to save money. We know there must be lots of free options out there, but we need you to let us know what they are.
