1. If there's a movie released when you're in Oz and you really don't want to miss it, do your best to catch it on 'tight arse tuesday'. On this day cinema tickets are up to 50% cheaper than any other day of the week. A good place to catch a movie in Melbourne is either in Hoyts Cinema in Melbourne Central (see 'Retail Therapy') or Greater Union Cinemas on Russell St.

2. A host of Melbourne's restaurants are 'BYO' restaurants. This stands for 'bring your own', meaning you can bring your own wine or beer when eating out. As casks of wine in Australia hardly ever cost more than $15, bring one with you when eating out with friends and the bill won't be that expensive!

3. Even though Melbourne's city centre is one of the world's more pleasurable cities to walk around, it's still nice to retreat to a quieter place every now and then. When you get an urge to do that, make your way to the city's famous Albert Park or Royal Botanic Gardens. Both are free to enter.

4. Operating every day (except Good Friday and Christmas Day) between 10am and 6pm (9pm Thurs-Sat), the free City Circle Tram passes by many of the city's top attractions. This includes the Old Melbourne Gaol, St Paul's Cathedral, Federation Square and the Telstra Dome.

5. Located on Federation Square, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image is solely dedicated to the moving image, making it the first centre of its kind in the world. Inside enjoy film, TV, games and more for free. Open daily from 10am-6pm; admission free.