With its natural beauty and wealth of attractions, it doesn't cost a fortune to enjoy the Garden State, writes Sandy Guy (The Age Traveller).

Aside from natural attractions across Victoria's diverse landscapes that you can enjoy for nothing - sweeping beaches, ancient rainforests, waterfalls, mountain trails, rivers and eucalypt-scented bush - free festivals and community events dot the calendar in regional Victoria, as well as museums, galleries, gardens and experiences that don't cost a cent. Sandy Guy reveals some of her favourite freebies.

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