Eynesbury Winter Festival
It’s snow joke, the Eynesbury Winter Festival is making a return on Thursday 27 June – and it’s bigger and better than ever before, with brand new attractions for the whole family!
Glide across the ice rink or whirl through our new Carnival Zone while indulging in delicious winter treats from Ms Peacock and Birdy & Co. There’s snow much to more see and do in 2024, from kids’ activities to winter markets and everything in between, it’s the ultimate winter outing for the whole family! Check out our schedule.
Entry to the Eynesbury Winter Festival won’t cost you an icicle, but we do recommend that you book tickets in advance for the ice rink. Get ready to glide and slide on the ice at Melbourne’s best Winter Festival!
Ice rink hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Winter Solstice & Night Market: 10am – 10pm
Carnival zone hours:
Monday – Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Winter Solstice & Night Market: 11am – 9pm
Ice Skating Rink
Let’s skate! Whether you’re a seasoned ice skater or just starting to glide, our ice rink is the ultimate destination for winter fun! Skate into action and take on the ice for 45 minutes; beginning on the hour, every hour.
Here’s our ticket pricing:
$15 flat rate (all ages)
If you’re feeling a little unstable on the ice, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with our Kanga skating aid, available for just $7.
Skate rentals are included in the price, and we also offer skating supports and protective gear, so you can have a safe and enjoyable time on the ice!
Carnival Zone
Step into the Carnival Zone, where kids can enjoy frost-tastic rides!
Ticket pricing (tickets available onsite only):
$5 per ride
$20 unlimited rides
Hours:
Monday – Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Winter Solstice & Night Market: 11am – 9pm
Don't miss out – Save the Date
Get your skates on for our famous ice rink, then warm up with live music and performances. There’ll be snow much to enjoy from winter markets and kids’ activities to carnival rides – $5 per ride or $20 for unlimited. We promise it’ll be a snow-stopping time!
Winter Solstice: Saturday 29 June
Kids Fun Day: Saturday 6 July
Winter Night Market: Saturday 13 July
Winter Solstice
Ignite the night on Saturday 29 June!
Starting at 5pm, with fireworks from 7:45pm.
• Fireworks
• Giant Bonfire
• Fire Performers
• DJ
• Food Trucks
Kids Fun Day
Saturday 6 July
Get ready for a blast at our Kids Fun Day, complete with:
• Team Sports
• Arts & Craft
• Games & Activities
Night Market
Saturday 13 July
Warm up with a stroll through our night market, your one-stop shop for chilly delights!
• Live Music
• Market Stalls
• Food Trucks
• Fireworks
FAQ's
Here’s a few of our most frequently asked questions!
If you’ve got more questions, contact our team: winterfestival@eynesbury.com.au.
The Eynesbury Ice Rink is a cashless venue and will only be accepting EFTPOS at all transaction points. We recommend pre-booking your tickets through our website prior to arrival, however, tickets may still be available at the door and payment must be through EFTPOS.
The Eynesbury Ice Rink does not permit outside food into the venue due to our health and safety standards and the allergen risks associated. Our venues are fully licensed.
To book a table at Ms Peacock, click here.
We have ample free parking located near the ticket booth/Proshop.
We resurface the ice every day depending on how busy the rink is.
Great question! Our on-ice staff are all trained in first aid and ready to assist where needed.
Entering Eynesbury Quarter is free, you only need to pay a fee if you are skating.
Birdy & Co and Ms Peacock are open everyday during the Winter festival. You can choose take away food or seated for a great meal with table service. Please note that booking are essential for Ms Peacock, you can book online here.
Size 14 men’s US is our biggest skate size.
A toddlers size 7 is our smallest skate size.
You can arrive at any time to skate during your allocated session. But we suggest you arrive half an hour early to make sure you have time to check in and get fully ready for your session.
Due to our capped sessions, we highly recommend to pre-book your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out!
Birdy & Co: 6:30am – 3pm
Ms Peacock Kitchen: Open daily from 12pm – 3pm & 5pm – 8:30pm
Ms Peacock Bar: Open daily from 12pm – late
The Bird Bar(th): Open daily from 10am (serving snack food & drinks)
There are three ways you can print your tickets.
1. From the link in the confirmation email.
2. Login to Login and you will find My Account Section there. There your transaction history is available with option to print your ticket.
3. Go to TraceTkt and provide your booking code and booking email to trace that ticket and print it.
1: Visit your My Account section at Login.
2: Browse to my bookings.
3: Click on change date button on respective booking.
4: It will redirect you to change session page and give you option to change date and time.
5: Change to your desired session.
6: Re-Print the ticket from the booking list.
1: Discounts and promotional offers are specific to codes available. Keep your discount/ promo code handy while booking.
2: At time of booking there is a section to submit your promo code at the end.
3: Submit your discount code here. ‘Click To Apply’.
4: Click ‘Continue to Purchase’ and your total at checkout will reflect the discount.
1: Go to My Account section at Login.
2: Browse to my bookings.
3: Click on ‘Cancel Booking’.
4: Start a new booking.
System will auto cancel ticket after 30 minutes.
1: Check your junk or spam mailbox.
2: If no receipt, Click on the forgot password to reset your password & activate your account.
3: Follow instructions in verification email.
The Festival is accessible for people with disabilities. There are accessible car parking spaces, ramps for access to the Ms Peacock restaurant and the ice rink. Please note that wheelchairs or other kinds of mobility devices are not permitted on the ice rink itself for safety reasons.
CONTACT US
For general enquiries, email winterfestival@eynesbury.com.au. Or call 9971 0404.
For tickets, email support@tailoredticketing.com.
All about Eynesbury
Surrounded by 288-hectares of Grey Box Forest, Eynesbury is a fully contained world. With a community of nearly 3,000, with so much on the ground already.
And it’s just 40 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. Visit our friendly peacocks and discover our beautiful wildlife & waterfall, or enjoy a round of golf on our 18-hole championship course.
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