Brrr-ace yourself for a cool month of family fun as Darling Harbour transforms into a spectacular Antarctic playground!
Celebrate winter with Cool Yule—a new, month long festival of breathtaking adventure! From a massive outdoor ice rink, a cool floating iceberg in Cockle Bay and a glittering frozen forest, to reviving mugs of hot chocolate and many special offers to feel the warmth, this festival has it all covered.
‘Forecasters’ are predicting snow and ice! So strap on some skates and make memories on the Winter Festival’s massive outdoor ice rink. Be dazzled by amazing frosty fireworks, the Cool Yule snow pit, and more winter fun, all month long. Plus when you’ve worked up an appetite, warm your soul (and body) at the many cosy cafes and restaurants around.
At Darling Harbour, winter never puts a freeze on fun. We’ve turned on the magic, so rug up, chill out and have a Cool Yule!
Main Events:
THE WINTER FESTIVAL ICE RINK
FRI 13 JUN – SUN 13 JUL
Strap on your skates and glide into The Winter Festival’s iconic outdoor Ice Rink. Guaranteed to keep you on your toes, all month long!
Fri 13 Jun – Fri 27 Jun: 12 noon – 10pm Mon – Fri, 10am – 10pm Sat – Sun
Sat 28 Jun – Sun 13 Jul: 10am – 10pm Mon – Sun
Tumbalong Park
From $24 adult and $14 child online
Plus value packages available to book please visit www.thewinterfestival.com.au or tickets can be purchased at the rink.
LINDT LINDOR ZORB BALLS
FRI 13 JUN – SUN 13 JUL
See the harbour in a whole new way with Zorbing! Experience the thrills of a Lindt Lindor Zorb Ball ride in Cockle Bay Wharf.
10am – 5pm
Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour Marina
Spend $15 at The Lindt Chocolate Café or marquee and receive a free ticket
Suitable for ages six years and over
THREDBO SNOW SLIDE
FRI 13 JUN – SUN 13 JUL
There’ll be plenty of thrills on the 25-metre inflatable slide that will entertain the whole family.
Fri 13 Jun – Fri 27 Jun
12pm – 7pm
Sat 28 Jun – Sun 13 Jul
10am – 5pm
Tumbalong Park
Free
AIR NEW ZEALAND SNOW GLOBES
FRI 13 JUN – SUN 13 JUL
Picture yourself in Queenstown when you climb inside Air New Zealand’s life-size Snow Globe at The Winter Festival.
Fri 13 Jun – Fri 27 Jun
12pm – 7pm
Sat 28 Jun – Sun 13 Jul
10am – 5pm
Tumbalong Park and Palm Grove
Free
FROZEN FOREST
FRI 13 JUN – SUN 13 JUL
Magical. Wonderful. Awe-inspiring. Experience the spectacular Frozen Forest at Darling Harbour Cool Yule—it’ll take your breath away.
24 hours
The Civic Connector, Darling Quarter
Free
FROSTY FIREWORKS
SAT 14, 21, 28 JUN AND SAT 5 AND 12 JUL
You’ll be seeing blue when the sky lights up this winter. Shimmering winter-themed fireworks will be a breath of fresh air every Saturday night at Darling Harbour.
8.30pm
Cockle Bay
Free
THE COOL ICEBERG
FRI 13 JUN – SUN 13 JUL
There’ll be oohs, aahs and loads of wows when you see The Cool Iceberg in Darling Harbour. You simply can’t miss it!
24 hours
Cockle Bay
Free
THE EXTREME ICE SHOW
WED 18 – FRI 20 JUN
The Ice Men have arrived for the very first time in Australia! Watch them chisel up a storm in The Extreme Ice Show.
7pm and 8.30pm nightly (30mins per show)
Harbourside Amphitheatre
Free
THE COOL YULE SNOW PIT
SUN 29 JUN – THU 3 JUL AND SUN 6 – THU 10 JUL
Winter’s here and the Cool Yule Snow Pit is the place to be. Rug up for endless frosty family fun in real snow right here in Sydney.
Sun – Thu only
Daily session times:
12 noon – 3pm: 2–6 year olds, 3pm – 6pm: 7–12 year olds, 6pm – 9pm: 13 years and over
Under Pyrmont Bridge next to Australian National Maritime Museum Forecourt
$5 for 20 minutes
WATCH OUT! SNOW’S ABOUT!
FRI 13 JUN – FRI 11 JUL
When dusk falls on Darling Harbour, so will the snowflakes!
Experience the magic of snow falling alongside Cockle Bay Wharf, Harbourside promenade and at the eastern end of Pyrmont Bridge. It’s going to be a blast!
Mon – Fri only
From dusk
Various locations in Darling Harbour
Free
LET IT GLOW
FRI 13 JUN – SUN 13 JUL
True magic happens at night when a gigantic snowflake lights up at Palm Grove. Snap a selfie or just marvel at the wonder.
Palm Grove
Free
Official Cool Yule website: http://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/cool-yule.aspx?utm_source=1522981&utm_medium=display&utm_term=108905051&utm_content=0&utm_campaign=coolyule
Coming to Darling Harbour Sydney for the Cool Yule Winter Festival?
Stay at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour or Metro Apartments on King
Situated in the heart of Sydney directly opposite the footbridge from The Star’s Lyric Theatre, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is a popular accommodation choice for couples and families looking for a ‘home away from home’ in close proximity to all Sydney’s major attractions.
With 32 recently renovated loft-style one-bedroom apartments, each with a queen sized bed and sofa bed, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour offer all the comforts of home with the convenience of a perfect city location.
Located in two separate buildings in Sussex and King Streets, guests can choose from the larger, contemporary-styled Sussex St apartments with views over Darling Harbour or a New York styled King Street apartment with access to rooftop pool.
Apartments have full kitchen and laundry facilities and spacious living rooms. Discount parking of $30 for 24 hours is provided nearby at 170 Sussex St Secure Car Parking.
To help you enjoy the Cool Yule Festival, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is offering a hot deal sure to warm everyone’s hearts:
Cool Yule Hot Deal at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour
• $199* per night stay in a loft-style apartment (minimum 2 night stay)
• $100* extra for Saturday night
• Two hot chocolates and mugs to keep
*Terms and conditions apply. Valid June 13-July 13, 2014. Additional guests $50 per guest per night (up to 4 people). Rates non-refundable. Upgrade for $50 per night if available.
To book online, visit
http://www.metrohotels.com.au/hotels/new-south-wales/metro-apartments-on-darling-harbour OR call the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800781620
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