Wallet Friendly Weekend Wanderings in Melbourne

Wallet Friendly Weekend Wanderings in Melbourne

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Posted 2013-11-03 by Joyfollow


Melbourne has so much to offer to spend a blissful weekend with the family, better half, friends and acquaintances. Much can be achieved and enjoyed even when you are on a tight budget. Here is a non-exhaustive list of things to do and see on weekends without breaking your bank. Happy reading.

Picnic
The old-fashioned way of having a good time on a budget is indubitably a picnic. Pack a basket with all the treats like sandwiches, cakes and bubbly and hop off to one of many gardens and parks in Melbourne. Some of the prominent parks in Melbourne CBD are the Royal Botanical Gardens, Treasury Gardens, Carlton Gardens and so forth.

If you move further out you will discover Cranbourne Gardens, National Rhododendron Gardens in Dandenong Ranges and Victoria State Rose Garden in Werribee. Maybe squeeze in a hike or two to explore Melbourne's natural beauty while building up an appetite for the packed lunch. Consider paying a visit to You Yangs Regional Park and Werribee Gorge in Werribee and 1000 steps in Dandenong Ranges for fun and challenging hikes. What an enchanting and healthy way of having a satisfying weekend on a budget!

Festivals
City of festivals, Melbourne is the hospitable host to a huge array of events throughout the year. Festivals are a great way to experience multicultural Melbourne while learning about different cultures and cuisines. An excellent fodder for conversation, you will not be short of conversation topics with your friends or dates while out and about visiting a festival. Visit Weekendnotes to learn all about the events dotted over the calendar months. Visit 7 Free November Events in Melbourne to learn about the free November events in Melbourne.

Walking Tours
There are a number of free guided tours that aid locals and tourists to uncover best kept secrets about Melbourne and its landmarks. Alternatively, acquire a map of Melbourne CBD from any of the information centres and launch your own adventures of exploring Melbourne. Even if you have lived in Melbourne all your life, you may be surprised by what you will discover on your walking tours.

You could also consider a Vintage Walking Tour to learn about Melbourne's vintage heaven. Starting from $35 per person, these tours will enable you to learn about the hidden gems of Melbourne's vintage world. Further, the long walks weaving through the surrounds of Melbourne will provide the impetus for a fun-filled weekend with near and dear ones.

Day trips
Melbourne is conveniently located near many tourist attractions. Think blue sea, azure sky and scenic drives and you could be on your way to the Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road is around 3 hours away from Melbourne. The Wilsons Promontory is another highly recommended location for having a budget-friendly weekend. Around 2 hours away from Melbourne, the Wilsons Promontory can be the source of great inspiration for a funky weekend.

You could turn your mind towards Healsville Sanctuary, located 2 hours away from Melbourne. The Sanctuary can occupy your mind and soul for hours filling you with ecstasy. Hepburn Springs and Mornington Peninsula are some of the other enthralling options.

Beaches
Get your feet wet in one of my beaches around Melbourne. As mentioned earlier, Wilsons Promotory and Great Ocean Road are home to several breath-takingly beautiful beaches. If you are looking for something closer, then St Kilda beach, Brighton beach, Frankston beach, Chelsea beach are some of the myriads of options. Fresh air, sapphire sea water, endless blue sky and some homemade lunch can rejuvenate the most dejected soul.

Gastronomic journey
Melbourne and its surrounds provide refuge to a wide array of excellent restaurants catering to all budgets. Undoubtedly, some of the budget-friendly options can be found in Chinatown in Melbourne CBD. Empress of China and Supper Inn are wonderful destinations for yummy dumplings and other Chinese fare. Mrs Parma's in Chinatown is reputed for delicious parmas of all kinds. Seamstress on Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD offers delectable fare including a tantalising fig pudding with sugarcane ice-cream.

Chilli India serves scrumptious Indian food at an affordable price. Pho Dzung Noodle Shop delights customers with tasty and filling pho. Red Spoon restaurant in Laverton offers delectable Italian/Australian cuisine while Salsa Mexican restaurant in Werribee serves mouth-watering Mexican food. Appetising South American food can be had at Los Latinos in Maidstone. Omah's Malaysian restaurant in Hawthorn is the destination for delectable Malaysian fare. The budget-friendly foodie venues are truly endless.

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