Bendigo’s Hargreaves Mall is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland for the June/July school holidays,
Stars on Ice will feature a pop-up mobile ice skating rink to be placed in the middle of the Mall and be open for business from June 28 – July 14.
This exciting installation measures 20 metres x 10 metres and will be open daily, 10am – 9pm, skate sessions run for 45 minutes and start on the hour, last session at 8pm.
Ticket prices include skate hire and will cost $24 adult (16 years and above), $19 child/concession (6-15 years), $15 toddler (2-5 years), $68 family (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children), groups of 10 or more is $18 per person and penguin pal hire (to help new skaters find their feet) is $10.
Bendigo Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said the Mall was the perfect location for ice skating.
“We are delighted to announce this new activation for the Mall and look forward to it bringing a range of people, day and night, into the city centre,” Cr Metcalf said.
“We cannot wait to see our community take to the ice and really encourage Mall traders to plan for this installation and consider how they can help contribute to a fantastic winter festival atmosphere, similar to what we see in many North American and European cities, while the rink is open. It will be like our very own Christmas in July.”
At the same time, Rosalind Park will also host what has become a winter tradition of a light show throughout the park.
Electric Wonderland will run from June 28 – July 14, which will feature light installations that celebrate the Lunar Year of the Dragon, gastronomy, interactive pathways, laser lights, thousands and thousands of fairy lights, and a 40m replica of the Sacred Heart Cathedral.
“Over several years, Electric Wonderland has developed into a must-see attraction and has become a beacon for winter fun during the school holidays. It’s wonderful to see it reimagined each year and I can’t wait to see how organisers present another fantastic show for our community,” Cr Metcalf said.
Electric Wonderland will be open daily, Sunday to Thursday 6pm to 9pm, and Friday and Saturday 6pm to 10pm.
Pricing for Stars on Ice and Electric Wonderland experiences will be priced individually, although organisers are working on a joint ticketing offer. More details will be shared closer to the time.
