Things that are actually free in Australia

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Mar 22nd 2011, 1:18 pm

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Jackier

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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia

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I can't believe no-one else has said any of these. Some positive posts would be really good right now

Bugger, just re-read through the thread and realised some of them were already there. Missed them amongst all the moans, apologies

Mar 22nd 2011, 3:23 pm

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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia

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Bugger, just re-read through the thread and realised some of them were already there. Missed them amongst all the moans, apologies

doesn't matter, no harm in reminding us

Mar 22nd 2011, 10:59 pm

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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia

Going to see the Opera House and Harbour bridge, surely two of the most iconic things in the world. If it was England they'd probably try to fence them off and charge a fee to get in.

Botanic gardens
Wildlife
Parks

And for the record I'd like to tell you that getting the marriage license is now free, as of earlier this year.

Mar 22nd 2011, 11:06 pm

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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia

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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede

Parking at public hospitals. My wife couldn't believe this! Conversely, I couldn't believe I had to pay for it in the UK.

Not here, its extortionate. Cost me $16 for 2 seperate 1 hour parks last week

Mar 22nd 2011, 11:07 pm

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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia

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Originally Posted by Rambi

Historic fort at Point Nepean.

In fact ALL of Victorias national parks are now free...no entry fees at all

Mar 22nd 2011, 11:10 pm

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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia

All of the festivals, and there are heaps around Mellie
Public transport on NYE and some other holidays
Stacks of parks/ botanic gardens/ etc etc etc so many in Mellie
Science works (free kids)

Tonnes of stuff....

Mar 22nd 2011, 11:21 pm

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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia

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Originally Posted by hevs

In fact ALL of Victorias national parks are now free...no entry fees at all

Although the snow resorts still charge in winter.

Coolart wetlands is another of the now free parks with historic buildings to wander around. I can recommend it as a good place to have a picnic and do some bird watching (even if you're not into watching birds).