Snow & Ice Fests in Sydney

Snow & Ice Fests in Sydney

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Posted 2014-07-01 by Irenke Forsythfollow
Winter in Sydney and the school holidays sees a number of winter-themed festivals across the city and suburbs. The big one is Cool Yule in Darling Harbour but there's also Bondi Winter Magic and Parramatta Winterlight Festival. Let's look at each one and what's on offer.



Cool Yule in Darling Harbour

This one is a first in this mega precinct and has some free and some low cost activities, day and night, as follows:-

  • 80ft inflatable Thredbo snow slide - 6yrs , free
  • ice skating rink at Tumbalong Park - Adults $24, Children (4-12yrs) $14
  • giant Lindt Zorb balls - spend $15 in the Lindt Chocolate Cafe or marquee and get a free ticket to roll around in one of the balls at Cockle Bay, 10am-5pm, 6yrs
  • Air NZ snow globes - climb inside and imagine you are in Queenstown, free, at Tumbalong Park and Palm Grove
  • Cool Iceberg - free, 24hrs, Cockle Bay
  • Frozen Forest - free, 24hrs at the Civic Connector, Darling Quarter is a magical glittering wonderland



  • Snow Pit in the forecourt of the Maritime Museum - build a snowman or have a snowball fight, Sun-Thurs only, $5 for 20 minute session
  • Let it Glow - giant illuminated snow flakes at Palm Grove
  • fireworks on Saturday nights - 8.30pm at Cockle Bay
  • falling snow from dusk - Mon-Fri only

  • For more info, visit www.darlingharbour.com
    Bondi Winter Magic

  • an ice rink by the beach - 10am-9pm, Bondi Pavillion Forecourt
  • history walks - Sundays and Wednesdays
  • art in Roscoe St Mall
  • music in Bondi Town Centre
  • whale watching
  • markets
  • local food and wine



  • Get the dates and more detail at www.bondiwintermagic.org.au under the Attractions tab.
    Parramatta Winterlight Festival

    This one is on at Prince Alfred Park on the corner of Victoria Rd and Church St and has the following:-

  • skating on a huge outdoor ice rink
  • ice shows by Stars On Ice
  • cute penguin skating aides

  • life-sized snow globe to enter
  • alpine winter village with a range of food stalls and a bar
  • lots of workshops for the kids from making snow globes and lanterns to jewellery and hats, face painting, and more
  • community group displays
  • light show
  • live entertainment and DJ's on Friday and Saturday nights spinning your favourite tracks

  • Fun for the whole family, day and night.

    Check out all the workshops, times and pricing for the ice skating at www.discoverparramatta.com under the Festivals tab.

    Happy skating.

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