Melbourne areas we cover
Melbourne's weather swings fast, and a run of hot days can arrive with little warning. Telemetry lets refills follow actual sales, so a machine is topped up when a heat spell hits rather than on a fixed date.
- Melbourne CBD and Docklands
- Dandenong and Keysborough
- Laverton, Truganina and Derrimut
- Tullamarine and Campbellfield
Three ways to get a cold drink machine
You can host one free, buy one new, or buy one used — and new or used machines can be paid off over time with lease-to-own finance instead of paying the full price upfront.
| Free placement | Buy new | Buy used | Lease-to-own | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $0 | From $4,950 + GST | From $1,950 + GST | Spread over the term |
| Who keeps the takings | We do | You do | You do | You do |
| Who restocks | We do | You (or us) | You (or us) | You (or us) |
| Best for | Workplaces of about 30+ people | Long-term owners | Lowest buy-in | Owners who want to keep cash free |
Prices exclude GST, payment system and transport. Lease-to-own terms are quoted per application.
A free cold drink machine for hot, thirsty staff
If you'd rather not own a machine at all, we can place one free. We supply, install, stock and service it, and we're paid only from drink sales. There's no purchase price, rental or service fee.
As a guide, a site needs around 30 or more people with daily on-site access, or strong public foot traffic, plus a standard power point. Shift-work and 24-hour sites often qualify with fewer people.
Lease-to-own drink machine funding
Lease-to-own lets a business, club or operator put a new or used cold drink machine on site now and pay it off over an agreed term, owning it at the end. It suits buyers who want the takings but would rather not spend the full price upfront in one go.
Terms depend on the machine, the business and the lender, so we don't publish a standard rate. Send a finance enquiry and we'll come back with options for the specific machine you want.
- Available on new and refurbished drink machines
- Payment system and installation can be included in the amount financed
- You keep the drink sales from day one
- Ask on the finance page — there's no cost to enquire
What the official summer outlook says
The Bureau of Meteorology's long-range forecast issued 8 October 2026 says daytime temperatures are likely to be above average across Australia for November to January, with overnight temperatures also likely above average (source: Bureau of Meteorology climate outlooks, https://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/outlooks/, checked 10 October 2026).
The Bureau also reports that a strong El Niño is underway and models indicate it is likely to become the strongest El Niño on record since reliable records began in 1950. The Bureau notes El Niño is only one influence on Australian weather, and its strength does not always match its local impact (source: https://www.bom.gov.au/news-and-media/el-nino-strength-doesnt-always-match-impact-on-australia, checked 10 October 2026).
For a workplace, that means planning for more hot days, not predicting a specific temperature. A warmer-than-average season is exactly when an under-sized or slow-to-refill drink machine runs empty.
Who we are and how we check this information
Vending Machine has been online at vending-machine.com.au since 2012 and supplies, places and services vending machines Australia-wide from our base at 2/24 Prince William Dr, Seven Hills NSW 2147. Prices on this page come from our current price list; machine specifications come from manufacturer data sheets for models we sell and service.
Weather information is quoted from the Bureau of Meteorology, linked above with the date we checked it (10 October 2026). We update this page when the Bureau issues a new outlook.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a free drink vending machine in Melbourne?
Yes, if your Melbourne site has around 30 or more people with daily access, or strong public foot traffic. We install, stock and service it at no cost.
How much is a drink vending machine in Melbourne?
New from $4,950 + GST, used refurbished from $1,950 + GST, plus a payment system (cashless from $550 installed) and transport quoted on your postcode.
Is lease-to-own available in Melbourne?
Yes. Lease-to-own is available on new and used machines Australia-wide. Terms are quoted per application.
How quickly can a drink machine be installed in Melbourne?
Typically two to three weeks from agreement, subject to machine availability and site access.
Get a cold drink machine in Melbourne
Send your Melbourne address, headcount and access hours. We'll confirm free placement or quote new, used or lease-to-own.