Here's our list of Seven Tips for Traveling Cheap in Australia:
1. Swimming in Bondi Beach:
The best part about nature is that it’s free! So why not enjoy this freedom in Sydney! Bondi Beach is a clear pristine beach with white sand. Surf, sun bathe, or simply swim in the water and forget about all stress in your life. Parking is a bit problematic at Bondi Beach so it’s best to park your car at King's cross or Bondi Junction and take the bus from there to the beach.
2. Free Pool Games
Are you a fan of pool? Then Australia is the place for you. A lot of Sydney CBD bars and hotels offer free pool table games, you'll have to search for such a bar near your hotel. There's always one available. The Roof bar offers free pool games from Tuesday to Saturday after 5 pm. The Golden Barley offer free pool games on Tuesdays after 7 pm. Nag's Head Hotel, 162 St Johns Road, Glebe offer free pool all Sunday. So you can simply enjoy the evening playing pool and make new friends while sipping drinks and playing pool.
3. Adventure Rides as Cheap as $10
Luna Park in Sydney has real cheap rides costing $10 each. You can have the thrill of your life on a roller coaster or dodging car or watch whole of Sydney on the Ferris wheel with your significant other.
4. The Spectacular Sydney Opera House
One doesn’t visit Sydney and come back without seeing the Sydney Opera House. Even if you don’t get an inside guided tour, seeing it from its outside is free and the architecture is simply splendid. You can get the guided tour from inside of the opera house at $35 for adults, but you can save up to $6 or more if you book it online.
5. Shopping at Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Markets will give you an insight of shopping in Melbourne. Here you will find items related to home ware, food, clothing, art etc. You can even grab a bite at this market or simply stroll around and do window shopping which is equally fun.
6. For the Love of Chocolate
Love chocolates? Well, Haigh's Chocolates in Adelaide will give you a free guided tour of chocolates in their shop plus free chocolate samples as well!
7. Minyon Falls - Nature's Free Entertainment
Minyon Falls is encapsulated within bewitching rain forests that itself will catch your eye. The entry is free to the park and it has ample amount of places for photography, picnic, hiking and having an adventure you'll remember forever.
Besides those mentioned above, there are many destinations you can visit in Sydney on a budget which include Gold Coast Theme Parks , Cottesloe Beach, Circular Quay, and the list goes on. So you see, you can easily enjoy in Sydney even on a budget!
Have you been to Australia? Feel free to share your tips and recommendations.
Photo Credits (Flickr Creative Commons): Bondi Beach by LWY/ Luna Park by a.meins/ Sydney Opera House by jimmyharris/ Queen Victoria Market by goosmurf/ Chocolates by John Loo/ Minyon Falls by Espen Klem