Winter Wonderland at Glenelg

[ghs]

Has anyone checked this out ?

Sounds like a great idea.

Saturday 28 June – Sunday 27 July 2014
Open 10am to 8pm daily
1.5 hour skating sessions available at 10am, 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
Welcome to Winter Wonderland.
This is Jetty Road like you never imagined it! Over 30 days and nights Glenelg will turn into a Winter Wonderland with a huge 150sqm ice rink installed on Moseley Square! Go ice skating by Adelaide’s favourite beach…. and bring the family. Undercover so you can skate rain, hail or shine!
1.5 hour skating session including skate hire -
Adult $10
Child (2 to 15) $5
Family (2 adults and 2 children) $25
Book online
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winter Wonderland?
Over 30 days and nights Glenelg will turn into a Winter Wonderland this July with a 150sqm ice rink installed on Moseley Square. Gather family and friends for some indoor ice skating amusement. Undercover so you can skate rain, hail or shine!
Where is the ice rink located?
The ice rink is located close to Moseley Square, between the Monument and the Glenelg Jetty on the Foreshore at Glenelg.
Admission costs
Adult $10.00 / session
Child (2 to 15yrs) $5.00 / session
Family (2 adults and 2 children) $25.00 / session
Please note there is a $1.00 per ticket booking fee online and a 2% credit card payment fee online or at the ice rink box office.
Skate hire is included in the cost.
How do I book?
Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase tickets either online prior to each session or alternatively at the gate for a 1.5 hour ice skating session including skate hire. Eftpos facilities are available at the gate. There is no phone ticketing.
Book online
For any ticketing issues please email [email protected]

Session times
Skate sessions are available at 10am, 12noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.
Please check online first as some sessions are already sold out.
Entry to the rink area opens 10 minutes before the start of the session. The 30 minutes in between the start times are used to resurface the ice and get the skate equipment ready for the next session.
Special skating exhibitions by Australia’s up and coming ice skating stars will be on display at the start of the 4pm session on Saturday and Sundays throughout Winter Wonderland.

How many skaters will be on the ice at one time?
There will be a maximum of 100 skaters on the ice at one time.

Do I need to be on the ice with my child?
An adult is required to accompany a child aged 2 to 5 years on the ice. Children under 5 need to wear enclosed shoes for the learning skates.
Adults accompanying a skater aged 2 to 5 years will be required to pay admission.
IcePal Penguins are available to hire for $5.00 to assist new skaters to learn how to skate. Please note there are only 20 of these available so recommend pre-booking.

Do I have to pay if I am just a spectator?
Spectators do not need to pay an admission fee provided they are accompanying a skater.
Will you have my size skates?
Skates are available to suit sizes from 2yrs of age to men’s size 13.
Can I bring my own skates?
Yes, you can bring your own skates but the entry cost will remain the same.
Do I have to bring any special clothes?
Yes. Dress for the cold, bring socks, gloves and scarves and maybe bring a change of clothes for the young children.
Where can I leave my personal belongings while I’m on the ice?
It is recommended that you don’t bring any valuables with you. There will be staff on hand to help but they take no responsibility for valuables lost or stolen. Try to ask a friend to look after your things while you’re on the ice.
Getting to Glenelg and parking
There are several paid locations to park close by:
Elizabeth Street Carpark or Colley Terrace
Beachouse Carepark (undercover) is offering a special $10.00 flat rate for up to 10 hours of parking. This is only available at the Beachouse car park.
Alternatively you can catch a bus or tram to Moseley Square.
Food and Drink
No, there will be no food and drink available within Winter Wonderland. There are plenty of food and drink options in the surrounding Jetty Road precinct.
Toilets
There are not any toilets inside the skate rink. There are public toilets located 100m to the north.
Is the ice rink synthetic?
The ice rink is made of real ice.
Who will be operating the ice rink?
Stars On Ice will be operating the ice rink. Stars On Ice began in 1998 by creative genius and choreographer, Liz Cain, who wanted to bring the magic of the European and North American ice shows she had performed in, to Australia. Stars On Ice has a long history of experience. They have built, supplied, operated and engineered the ice rinks for the Sydney and Bondi Winter Festivals, Andre Rieu World Stadium Tour with a cast of 60 and have over time supplied in excess of 200 ice installations in almost every conceivable situation.
Winter Warmer Accommodation Specials
Stamford Grand
Luxury overnight accommodation
From $157 per night
Includsions:
• Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant for only $1 per person
• Discounted car parking
• PLUS Children under age of 12 eat free!
Terms & conditions apply. Rate is based on an overnight stay in a superior room and valid to 31 August 2014. Subject to availability.
To book visit http://www.stamford.com.au/sga/accommod ... ter-warmer
Oaks Plaza Pier
1 Bedroom Apartment
$139 per night (normally $195)
Inclusions:
• $20 Food & Beverage voucher per booking
• Complimentary Upgrade to a 1 Bedroom Park View Apartment
• 30 minutes continuous use of free internet per day
Midday late checkout.
For bookings and travel before 31st July 2014. Subject to availability. Minimum 2 night stay. Un-serviced rate.
To book visit www.oakshotelsresorts.com
Baybeachfront, Bayview or Bayswaterfront Accommodation
2 or more nights in any of our 2 bedroom apartments and receive these complimentary extras on arrival:
• Bottle of Wine
• $25 breakfast voucher for our favourite local cafe
• Late 11am checkout
• Free off-street parking at all locations
Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.
To book visit http://www.accommodationspecialists.com ... -specials/


Terms and Conditions
This is an outdoor event and all ticket sales are final and there are no refunds. Skating will go ahead regardless of the weather. Socks must be worn with the rental skates and are available for sale at the ice rink. At the event patrons may be photographed or their moving images recorded. Patrons and their parents / guardians consent to the images being displayed in promotion for the event or Stars On Ice.
IMPORTANT NOTICE RELATING TO RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS &/OR INJURY
Patrons are advised that there is risk of injury and loss due to injury that might be sustained whilst using the skating rink. Patrons acknowledge this risk, freely accept this risk, forever release and hold harmless Stars On Ice, and City of Holdfast Bay Council in relation to any injury or loss that might be sustained.

[pushbutton]

Sounds great!

Something like this should be permanent! I will definitely be checking it out.

[pushbutton]

All sold out! I guess I won't be going after all then.

Just more evidence that there actually are people in Adelaide who want fun things to do in their spare time.

[how good is he]

Yes great idea...just should be made permanent and 10 times bigger next year.

[Ben]

Meanwhile Mt Thebarton is for sale and not doing so well. Maybe a lot of people have forgotten this place exists? I remeber when I was a kid going and using the toboggan slopes. They should reopen this up.

[spiller]

^^ Mt thebarton just needs some proper management and marketing to get it back up and running well. For some reason they closed down the slope years ago and I dont remember the last time i saw any form of advertising from them. I think it would be cool if they did some sort of ice bar or something and have live music etc etc. There are lots of things that could be done with that facility.

[pushbutton]

^^ Mt thebarton just needs some proper management and marketing to get it back up and running well. For some reason they closed down the slope years ago and I dont remember the last time i saw any form of advertising from them. I think it would be cool if they did some sort of ice bar or something and have live music etc etc. There are lots of things that could be done with that facility.

Agreed. It would be a real shame to see this close. They should look at what attractions of this type are doing internationally and copy some of those ideas (toboggan slopes with modern tobaggans, snowball fights, snowman competitions, a much more welcoming (and warmer) spectators area), ice dancing sessions and lessons, appropriately themed restaurants and cafes, appropriately themed shops selling ski equipment and accessories, night sessions with interesting music and lighting, sessions where you can watch famous ice dancers, and that's without even beginning to think outside the square!!!). As Spiller said there are lots of things they could do.

Why aren't they attracting events such as Disney on Ice there rather than them going to the entertainment centre?

Why aren't they building strong relationships with hotels and other places potential tourists would stay whereby they offer holidays specifically themed around skiing and/or the various other activities that could be on offer there. The holidays could include several "free" sessions a discount on food and beverages at the venue.

Another factor is that the building is looking a bit tired both inside and out. It also needs a new name, new logo, and modern, fun, and exciting branding.

[ChillyPhilly]

I remember when I had my 6th birthday party there! Wow. Back then the toboggan slope still existed. That was a ton of fun.

The IceArena's biggest drawcard at the moment is its Frosty Friday sessions, but these are mainly attended by the 12-16 year old demographic.

I haven't been there since November 2010 so I evidently haven't missed much, alas.

[monotonehell]

I've moved this post from developments to events seeing that it's a thirty day temporary event and not a permanent development.