When traveling in Australia what 10 things can you see or do for free ?

Question

.. If I am traveling through your part of Australia what 10 things are available in your part for me to see or do for free ?
What would you recommend I see or do first ?

Answer 1

South Australia------ Botanic Gardens in Adelaide are Free
.................................Tons of beautiful beaches to visit
..................................Morialta Falls, beautiful walks and waterfalls.
..................................Fliders Ranges- Mid North, Gorges Etc.
..................................Victor Harbour- Free Granite Island, Penquins, Etc
...................................Free Wine Tasting in the Barrossa Valley
...................................Free self guided tours of the city.
...................................Museum is Free
...................................Art Gallery is free
...................................Mount Lofty LookOut is Free
Visit SA Tourism and ask them, they have lots more for you to do for free. Cheers.

Answer 2

There are so many things to do and see in the Canberra region but, for free, these are my 10 things to do and see (but just like what another answerer said - getting to them may involve some cost.)

1) The National Museum. ----This is a MUST! You will learn a lot about Australia.

2) A tour of the Parliament House

3) The Australian War Memorial. (and a walk along ANZAC Parade) ----Excellent presentations. Won many tourism awards

4) The National Gallery

5) Bike ride around Lake Burley Griffin, picnic lunch ANYWHERE along the foreshore or at Commonwealth Park. Come during mid-September to mid_October and see Floriade (lots of tulips and flowers) at the park. People come from all over the world specifically to see Floriade

6) National Capital exhibition at Regatta Point, next to Commonwealth Park. It shows how Canberra came into existence as a planned city plus a lot of interesting facts and local history.

7) A drive up Mount Ainslie (behind The Australian War Memorial) --- See virtually the whole of Canberra from up there. (Black Mountain Tower also has a view but it is not free)

8) A leisurely walk exploring Canberra CBD (Civic) ---- you might come across some local artwork on the pavement, a sculpture or two along the promenade. Lots of photo opportunities. Free activity but you have to pay for your own icecream.

9) Mount Kosciuszko ----- a few hours drive from Canberra. Hike up the highest peak on Australian mainland in summer. You probably won't be able to get up there in winter but snow is free. Along the way there are more places to explore.

10) At night, stand at the end of Anzac Parade and look across the lake and you will be presented with a great photo opportunity of the National Gallery, the High Court of Australia, Commonwealth Place, and the National Library as they all lit up in various colours. Then go across the lake and look back to get a photo of the lit up War Memorial and the Anzac Parade.

That's my ten - but have a look here for more ideas.
http://www.canberratourism.com.au/

Answer 3

In Sydney and around Sydney, just a few ideas:::
(obviously there may be transporation costs to these places bus, train, ferry etc)

- Circular Quay which is basically the part of Sydney Harbour with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
- Bondi Beach, about 35 minutes on a bus from Circular Quay bus station
- The Rocks area is right near Circular Quay, right at the foot of the Harbour Bridge basically. One of many vistors centre located here
- Walk across the Harbour Bridge on the pedestrian pathway. Check for access points at a visitors centre or on a map of the Rocks area.
- Sydney Olympic Park, home of the 2000 Olympics. Able to walk around have a look at the stadiums etc. Take the train from the city to olympic park
- St Mary's Cathedral in the city, entry is free and there are free tours avaliable on Sundays at noon.
- There's free entry to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Australian National Maritime Museum. (check the internet or vistors centres for locations of each.
- A great coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Bronte Beach
- Royal Botanic Gardens are just a short walk from the Opera House
- A day trip to the Blue Mountains. The mountains are about 2 hours on a train from Central station in Sydney city. The town of Katoomba in the mountains is the home of the Three Sisters (rock formation) and many bushwalks.

Answer 4

Darwin:
1. Museum of the Northern Territory
2. Go to mindil sunset Markets (but you might spend some money on the great food once you're there)
3. Litchfield park - waterfalls- wongi etc
4. Kakadu National park ( now free)
5. Watch a` tropical storm come across the harbour from stokes hill wharf
6. Go to the beach during the "dry season" or
7. go to lake leanyer waterpark during "the wet season"
8. visit an aboriginal art gallery
9. Botanic gardens
10.take a tour of parliament house (locally known as "the Wedding cake")

Answer 5

Sydney:
1. Go check out the blue mountains. quite a lot of hiking tracks, or even just the lookouts are great - the 3 sisters is free to check out.
2. check out the markets that are on in the various suburbs around sydney.
3. check out a few of the beaches. i really like cronulla and coogee.
4. botanical gardens down near the opera house. huge place. great for a picnic.
5. walk around circular quay/ the rocks - check out the opera house
6. window shopping at pitt st mall and QVB - QVB has some great memorabilia to check out
7. go check out olympic park - see where sydney 2000 olympics was held

that is about all i can think of that is free to do in sydney

townsville/north qld
1. walk along the strand, go for a swim
2. check out palmer st for its restaurants and pubs
3. go out to crystal creek for a refreshingly cool swim
4. drive up the mountain to paluma - a beautiful little town situated at the top of a mountain.
5. head out to charters towers for look around this historical town
6. head down to bowen for some mangoes straight from the trees
7. check out the towns of bowen, ayr, ingham and tully
8. go to mission beach and wonder around the rainforests. if you are lucky, you might get to see an endangered cassowary
9. drive up the great green way
10. check out the night markets at the strand on the first friday of the month.

Answer 6

Fremantle is probably 10 things all by its self. i think I mentioned the Round house on another question. Kings Park in town is good and has a lot of walks and playgrounds for different age groups. Plus the beach.-

Should mention Im a Perth girl

Answer 7

Well this isn't for free but I reccomend you might go to Australia Zoo and honor Steve Irwin while your there.Or go to a nice beach. If you see a girl with blonde hair thats me.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Just make sure you go snorkelling somewhere nice in Queensland!

You won't regret it!

Answer 10

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