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The Comedy Festival is in Melbourne at the moment, for backpackers we have found some sort of alternative to this festival. From the 24th March until the 17th April there will be some free comedy as well, if you know where to look for it! The comedy show will take [...]

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Only a short drive from Melbourne is the first stop of the Bunyip’s Phillip Island Tour. This first stop is the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, a Park wild a range of wildlife. First a lunch was served and there was a chance to hold a snake as well. With a [...]

From the 27th until the 28th March the Antipodes Festival Glendi will take over the Lonsdale Street’s Greek Precinct. All things Greek will be celebrated and shared with Melbourne, the city that loves good food and has a strong appetite for a party! This is a free event so all the more reason to participate!
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I now live in Melbourne and to be fair I’m an ex – backpacker. I am married to an Australian and now have my permanent residency. For most of my working life, I have worked in the travel industry – having started as a resort representative in Turkey way back in the [...]

The Moomba Festival is Australia’s largest FREE festival, held on the Yarra River, Melbourne. This years event is from Friday 5th March to Monday 8th March, during Labour Day weekend! This awesome free entertainment is a celebration of Melbourne community, arts, people and culture and started in 1954.
Traditionally the Moomba Festival ends with a colorful [...]

I love the AFL, or footy as its internationally known. Where else in Australia, other than Melbourne, are there two stadiums with a capacity of 150,000 people right in the city center? On any weekend during the AFL season (March to September) you are guaranteed at least 3 games. Now my boys are the mighty [...]

Melbourne has been voted the world’s most liveable city, and there are plenty of great things to do in Melbourne with only loose change in your pocket.
In any week in Melbourne there is usually a festival or two, you can browse through the various markets and pick up a bargain, and enjoy some free entertainment. [...]

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Wondering about the best way to discover the beautiful city of Melbourne?
Catch the Melbourne FREE City Circle Tram and you can hop on hop off whenever and wherever you want! The City Circle Tram service provides a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne.
Even if you want to travel to major [...]

A daily missive from Nomads All Nations Backpackers Hostel Melbourne – written by a very happy employee.
I came to Melbourne just over a year ago and met up with an old friend whom I used to know in Europe. She is an Australian and lived in the UK for over 15 years. She introduced me [...]

The rain’s coming down in Melbourne but it’s still stinking hot! However there’s so much to see & do whether your inside or outdoors! Just ask us about the top shopping spots, the highest & best spots to see Melbourne City & the cosiest places to snuggle up to new friends! Not really the right temperature for [...]