{"id":568,"date":"2010-06-12T12:10:43","date_gmt":"2010-06-12T02:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onlyaustralia.com.au\/2010\/06\/12\/melbourne-attractions-that-are-free-to-see\/"},"modified":"2010-06-12T12:10:43","modified_gmt":"2010-06-12T02:10:43","slug":"melbourne-attractions-that-are-free-to-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlyoz.com.au\/oa\/happening\/melbourne-attractions-that-are-free-to-see","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne Attractions That are Free to See"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have booked your <a rel=\"nofollow\" onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/article_exit_link');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.melbourneaccommodation.tv\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Melbourne Accommodation\"><strong>Melbourne Accommodation<\/strong><\/a> you can start planning your trip to Melbourne. Here is our list of the Top 10 things to see in Melbourne that are free to see<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Melbourne City Circle<\/strong><strong> Tram:<\/strong> A great way to introduce yourself to the City of Melbourne. The distinctively coloured burgundy tram operates daily on a circuit of Melbourne, passing a number of attractions and with an onboard commentary. The tram is a free hop on hop off experience. The Melbourne City Circle Tram operates daily from 10am to 6pm and to 9pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday during daylight savings<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Shrine of Remembrance:<\/strong> Located on St Kilda Road Melbourne\u2019s Shrine of Remembrance is possibly Melbourne\u2019s most stirring of buildings. Originally dedicated to the fallen soldiers from World War I, the shrine now is a symbol of recognition for all those who have fallen. The Eternal Flame is found in the forecourt. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Yarra<\/strong><strong> River:<\/strong> Melbourne\u2019s Yarra River runs along one side of Federation Square and Flinders Street Station and its opposite bank is Southbank. It is a great place to have a BBQ (facilities provided) watch the rowers or during the annual Moomba festival site back and enjoy the Moomba Masters Waterskiing<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Captain Cooks Cottage:<\/strong> This cottage was transported brick by brick, or probably more accurately stone but stone from Great Ayton in Yorkshire England and reconstructed in the Fitzroy Gardens in 1934.\u00a0 It is believed Captain James Cook lived in the cottage between his voyages. Open daily from 9am, Entry is free.<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Melbourne<\/strong><strong> Town Hall:<\/strong> Located on the corner of Swanston and Collins Streets the Melbourne Town Hall conducts several free weekday tours. Bookings are essential and recommended to be made at least one day prior.<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Flinders Street<\/strong><strong> Station:<\/strong> Possibly Melbourne\u2019s most recognised landmark, Flinders Street Station is the central focal point of Melbourne\u2019s transport network. It is a popular meeting place, on the steps under the clocks and is open from 5am \u2013 3am daily.<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Federation Square:<\/strong> Located opposite from Flinders Street Station, Federation Square is a blend of unique and striking architecturally designed buildings which sits between the Melbourne CBD and the Parks and Gardens just across the Yarra River. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants in \u2018Fed\u2019 Square as the locals like t call it and it is also home to the Ian Potter Centre.<\/p>\n<p>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>The Ian Potter Centre &#8211; NGV Australia:<\/strong> This is home to the world\u2019s finest gallery dedicated to Australian art. Its rotating exhibition represents all of Australia\u2019s greats and often features some of Australia\u2019s most significant and recognised works. Located in Federation Square Entry is free.<\/p>\n<p>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Australian Centre for the Moving Image:<\/strong> Dedicated to Australian and International Films and screen based art the ACMI is located in Federation Square. Some exhibits do incur a fee but entry to the Screen Gallery is free and is open from 10am daily.<\/p>\n<p>10.\u00a0 <strong>National Gallery of Victoria:<\/strong>\u00a0 is a short walk from Flinders Street Station and is home to an extensive collection of international artworks. The Gallery is closed on Tuesdays but opens other days from 10am. Entry is free but special exhibits do attract a fee.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:5px;padding:5px;border:1px solid #c1c1c1;font-size: 10px;\">\n<p>Jamie Horne is a Australian tourism professional who is a native Melburnian and now manages websites including <a rel=\"nofollow\" onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/article_exit_link');\" href=\"http:\/\/melbourneaccommodation.tv\/\">Melbourne Accommodation<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/article_exit_link');\" href=\"http:\/\/accommodationsydney.tv\/\">Sydney Accommodation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have booked your Melbourne Accommodation you can start planning your trip to Melbourne. Here is our list of the Top 10 things to see in Melbourne that are free to see 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Melbourne City Circle Tram: A great way to introduce yourself to the City of Melbourne. 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