Get your skate on at Darling Harbour’s Ice Skating Rink!
Darling Harbour's WINTERFEST is bringing the magic of winter right to the harbourfront with an open-air ice skating rink at Palm Grove! Whether you're a seasoned skater or a total newbie, the WINTERFEST Ice Rink presented by 2DayFM is the perfect winter escape.Families can enjoy some quality school holiday fun, with plenty of penguin skating aids to keep the little ones upright. Looking for a fun way to catch up with your mates after work during the colder months? Lace up your skates and meet your crew for an unforgettable night under the winter sky.
The WINTERFEST Ice Rink presented by 2DayFM is just one part of the dazzling Darling Harbour WINTERFEST. Think twinkling lights, delicious winter treats, and exciting entertainment for all ages. It's the perfect place to create lasting winter memories with friends and family.
FAQs
Entry is restricted to paying customers only. However spectators can watch from around the outside of the rink for free.
Preferably long pants or tights, anything casual and easy to move around in. Don't forget LONG socks and a spare pair of pants in case you have a tumble.
$27 Adults (15 yrs+)
$20 Child (5-14 yrs) / Pensioner / Concession Card holder
$15 Toddlers (2-4 years)
$10 Penguin hire
$75 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children)
$20pp Group (10 or more, all ages same price)
$20 Child (5-14 yrs) / Pensioner / Concession Card holder
$15 Toddlers (2-4 years)
$10 Penguin hire
$75 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children)
$20pp Group (10 or more, all ages same price)
No, however feel free to bring your own skates if you wish.
Yes! We have penguins ($10) available for hire per session.
Yes, skate hire is free and included with all skating prices.
There is no age restriction, however we recommend ages 5 and under have a parent or guardian with them.
For small children who have a shoe size between 8 and 12, we have double bladed skates that strap over enclosed shoes (joggers). We also have these sizes in single bladed skates for when their confidence has grown.
For small children who have a shoe size between 8 and 12, we have double bladed skates that strap over enclosed shoes (joggers). We also have these sizes in single bladed skates for when their confidence has grown.
We range in skates all the way up to a men's size 15.
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Unseasonably warm days can cause water to appear on the surface of the ice. This is just surface water though and under it is a skate-able sheet of ice. Sessions at 10am or after 6pm tend to have a frostier surface.
Ice Skating is still safe in wet weather and in such cases we recommend appropriate wet weather gear. We can also offer to reschedule your ticket. In extreme weather conditions, as classified by the bureau of meteorology, we may need to temporarily not operate. In these cases we will be able to reschedule your ticket/s or if not possible then process a refund. All such enquiries should be directed by email only to ticketing@starsonice.com.au.
For all ticketing enquiries, please email ticketing@starsonice.com.au or call 0450 528 214.
WINTERFEST
The ice rink is just one part of the dazzling WINTERFEST. Think twinkling lights, delicious winter treats, and exciting entertainment for all ages. It's the perfect place to create lasting winter memories with friends and family.
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