Enjoying the best of ³Ô¹ÏÍø doesn’t have to cost the earth. Try our insider tips to wine, dine and enjoy more for less. And if you're driving in? Book ahead at key parking providers to get the best deal.

Ice skate for less than $20

Looking for a cheap rainy-day activity? Give ice skating a go at O’Brien Icehouse. On Tuesdays entry comes in under $20 including skate hire when you . Whether you’re a beginner or an ice-skating pro, the Olympic-sized rink offers an epic day of fun.

Nab a luxe lunch on the cheap

Hidden gem SilkSpoon dishes up cheap lunches every weekday. Seek out this inner-city canteen for Asian fusion dishes. Try slow-cooked duck, pork and Chinese cabbage dumplings and more for $18. There's also quick and easy meals to go. Grab a fresh salad for lunch or conquer the mid-afternoon slump with a sweet treat. Or drop by after work and enjoy $8 chicken bao, $10 spritzes and more from 5pm to 7pm, Wednesday to Friday.

Find the last cheap movie night

Most cinemas have dropped cheap Tuesdays and discount tickets all together. But you can still score a deal every Monday at Cinema Nova. Tickets are $7 before 4pm, so you can catch the latest award-winning flicks on the cheap. Can't get out of work before 4pm? Evening sessions clock in at just $11 a ticket. Choose a later session and grab a happy hour drink in the Nova Bar from 4pm to 6pm.

Grab the best happy hour deals

Time things right, and a chilled cocktail could be yours at a bargain price. Visit Transport Public Bar for $10 wines and $12 cocktails or pints from 4pm to 7pm every weekday. Get dumplings for a fiver with any boozy drink at Magic Mountain Saloon from 3pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday.

Feast on the best cheap eats

On the lookout for a budget lunch? Try the new grab 'n' go rice bowl spot Ta-ke Don. $10 gets you a bowl filled with your pick of protein, from chicken katsu to tempura prawns. A tenner can also get you a mouth-watering kim-cheese jaffle at Three Drops or chicken banh mi at Madame Vuu next door. In a hurry? offers fresh and affordable hand rolls for $3 a pop.

Try unlimited yoga classes

Unwind and stretch your way through two weeks of unlimited yoga at Yoga Corner. Available to new yoga students, the is just $55 for all the yoga you can squeeze into your schedule. After the two weeks, drop-in classes are $30. The practice is made up of balance and movements to workout both your body and mind.

Score discounted theatre tickets

If you've always dreamed of winning the lottery, here's your chance. Snatch up last-minute tickets through . You'll find some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's biggest productions, from Beetlejuice The Musical to Annie. also offers daily deals for shows across the city. Get in before they close and pick up cheap entry to events at the Regent Theatre, The Comic's Lounge and more. Then set an alarm for Tuesday at 12pm. Arts Centre sells for a 12-hour window every week.

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