Wanting to enjoy a weekend in Australia's capital of culture but you're travelling with a tight budget? No worries - Melbourne is full of exciting things to do for those on a shoestring. 

Melbourne is getting ready to reclaim its starring role in Australia’s cultural landscape and the city’s premier culture destination is Southbank, boasting a vibrant Arts Precinct along with buzzing entertainment, shops, and some of Melbourne’s finest restaurants. 

From a sparkling new winter solstice festival in Sydney to an illuminating event in Adelaide and crossing to the dark side in Hobart, Aussie cities have a huge array of festivals to get you through the chilly season

There was a time when working from home in your PJs probably seemed like a treat. Now, with all the curveballs that Covid-19 has thrown at us, it’s a fact of life for many - and it doesn’t seem quite so much fun. 

Four-day weekend? Check. Permission to eat chocolate? Granted. Social calendar? Sorted, once you check out the options below. For family and wallet friendly fun, look no further than the festivities at Melbourne’s Easter Show.