Around Victoria

Love a bargain? Snap up something fabulous and do your bit for the planet at the Garage Sale Trail. This year, bargain hunters across Melbourne – and right across Australia – can hit the streets on November 7-8 and 14-15. With more than 1,000 registered sales across Victoria and almost 500 in Melbourne alone, there’s a whole lot of pre-loved treasure waiting to be discovered. What started in Sydney’s Bondi in 2010 has grown into a nationwide campaign. From vintage teacups and pre-loved toys to great fashion finds (hello, acid-wash denim jacket from the ‘80s), you never know what you’ll find. The Garage Sale Trail keeps good stuff out of landfill by giving pre-loved treasures a second life. Whether you're decluttering for cash or hunting for a bargain, it's a win for your wallet and the planet. Want to get in on the action? It's completely free to register your own garage sale. You'll receive promotional materials to help spread the word, and your sale will be listed on the official website. You can also team up with other sellers for a group sale, creating a mega market of pre-loved goodies. Ready to rummage? Plan your bargain-hunting route using the Garage Sale Trail map, or register your own garage sale and turn your clutter into cash. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. Keen to shop for pre-loved finds? Check out this list of the best op shops in Melbourne.