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Melbourne Winter Festival

Experience an Authentic Alpine Winter at the Melbourne Winter Festival 18 Aug - 4 Sept

The Melbourne Winter Festival has landed between Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building and will be here till 4 September. Throughout the festival you can glide across Melbourne’s largest Strepsils Cool outdoor ice skating rink, measuring an impressive 900m²! Sample delicious dishes from more than 20 winter-loving countries, and warm up with a traditional Glühwein (authentic mulled wine) by our cosy indoor woodfires.

The Festival features thrilling ice shows and performances both on and off the ice, Australia’s first FunTrack, an exciting FunSlide, cosy indoor woodfires and our very own Lipton Chai Latte Lodge serving free Chai Lattes all day throughout the festival!

Entry to the Melbourne Winter Festival is free. Ice skating packages can be booked online at and costs from $19 for adults and $15 for kids, which includes a 45 minute skating session.

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Apres Skate and relax at the Hilton with the 'Winter Warmer' package

Hilton on The Park have an amazing way to embrace the winter festival!

After enjoying your complimentary Melbourne Winter Festival tickets and spending a day on the ice you can return to the warming embrace of a Hilton Guest Room. While you're there you can take advantage of the hotel's sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi! For details and reservations click here!

Ticket Specials

Existing Customer Loyalty Discount

Existing Customer, that login with their existing email ID and this discount code will receive 15% off all ticket types. Please use Discount Code "LOYALTY" at time of purchase.

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Group Discount

Purchase 10 or more ticket and get 10% off. Use Discount Code "GROUP" at time of purchase.

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Ice Blitz Fun Race

2011 ICE BLITZ RACE

Inspired by the hugely successful Crashed Ice events in Europe and North America, we present to you, For the first time ever in Australia, the Melbourne Winter Festival 2011 Ice Blitz Fun Race, brought to you by Spreets.com.

On Sunday 28 August, teams of people, both young and old competed for prizes worth $5,000 in a relay race on an obstacle course around the Winter Festival Ice fun track.

The event featured several heats running across the day, narrowing it down to the finals. The inaugural 2011 event winners were the Team Toronto.

About the Warwick Foundation

The Warwick Foundation is Australia’s first and only organisation focused on supporting young adults aged 18 – 40 with cancer. The reality is young adults are the fastest growing demographic worldwide.

In fact, cancer is the leading disease killer of young adults. While there are hundreds of cancer-related organisations in existence today, there are very few that are strictly focused on meeting the unique needs and issues faced by young adults on their cancer journey. The Warwick Foundation programs are based on the concept of well being and are about the whole person; not just the treatment of cancer. Their work is underpinned by a social model of health where they believe in not just the absence of cancer but a return to wellness for young adults that takes into account their physical, social and mental well being.

To become involved and find out more about the Warwick Foundation click here.

We are proud to have The Warwick Foundation on board for the Ice Blitz this season!

Australia’s biggest open air ice rinks and ice fun tracks

Thrill seekers can enjoy a skate on one of the country’s largest outdoor Strepsils Cool ice skating rinks, whilst food-lovers can sample some of the most delicious dishes from over 20 winter-loving countries. There will be a bounty of delicious food stands to choose from and an amazing Alpine Ski Hut operated by professional gourmet chefs.
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Getting There

Where?

Melbourne Winter Festival is located between Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building.

The festival opening hours are:

4pm-8pm Monday till Wednesday

12pm-10pm on Thursday and Fridays

12pm-10pm on Saturdays and

10am-10pm on Sundays.

How do I get there?

A hassle free way to travel to the festival is by public transport. The Melbourne Museum car park also offers ease of access to the Festival.

Tram:Tram 86 or 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
Tram: Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
Train: City loop train to Parliament Station
Bus: Routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street

ICE SKATING SHOWS

Join us for six thrilling ice skating performances at the Winter Festival!

Friday 19, Saturday 20 at 6:50pm and 7:50pm and Sunday 21 August 5:50 and 6:50 there'll be dazzling action on the ice, and entry is FREE

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The Attractions

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Winter Festival 2011; The magic of alpine winter celebrations.

The Australian Winter Festivals in Brisbane, Sydney, Bondi and Melbourne offer a myriad of Winter-themed delights, from the exhilarating through to the mouth-watering.

The Alpine Food

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Delicious dishes from over 20 winter-loving countries.

Experience the cosy atmosphere with delicious set menus offering winter cuisine from around the world and drinks such as mulled wine and authentic live entertainment.

What's On

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Exciting line-up of events and activities suited for the whole family.

This year’s Winter Festival will also include mesmerising Ice Carving Demonstrations and Workshops, Ice SKating and the Ice Blitz Challenge, as well as cuisine from around the world.