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Winter Playground – 7-22 July Amuse yourself in the Winter Playground sampling the charms of the outdoor McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink, giant ferris wheel and House of Mirrors, open all day, every day of the festival.
House of Mirrors – A fascinating walk-through installation composed of a labyrinth of endless mirrors enchanting those that venture into them resulting in delight and amazement. The House of Mirrors features corridors of full-length mirrors, producing multiple reflections, optical illusions and kaleidoscopic like chambers – the purist and most traditional form of a mirror maze. Getting out is an art!
McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink – Go skating in the sunshine or under the stars on the McDonald’s Bathurst ice rink. Tickets are $5 for children (2-14 years) and $10 for all other tickets for a 45 minute session. Each session begins on the hour from 9am with the last session at 8pm. Skating aids are available for $5 each for those that may need a little hand staying upright. Lockers are available onsite and it is advisable that you bring a change of clothing for children as they may become wet from the ice.
Ferris Wheel – Get a wild perspective of the festival and Bathurst in the giant ferris wheel. Standing 23m high, this is the best place to see all the action of the playground at once. When: 7 – 22 July Sessions: 9am – 9pm daily Where: Russell Street, Kings Parade Cost: Ice rink $5 Child (2-14 years), $10 Adult Ferris wheel $5 House of Mirrors $5
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Ignite the Night – Saturday 7 July
Illumination – 7-22 July
Brew & Bite – Saturday 14 July
Delight your senses with…Ignite the Night
Sunset – 10pm
Warm your winter with…Brew & Bite
Each year the buildings of Bathurst shine during the Bathurst Winter Festival as static and interactive illuminations breathe life into the historic architecture throughout the city’s CBD. lluminations will commence at sundown each night of the festival and run until 10pm.
Delicious local food, wine and craft beers at Brew & Bite. Indulge your palate with gourmet food trucks and a purpose-built Whiskey and Gin Bar. Enjoy the moveable feast paired with a drop of an essential winter warmer from the Mulled Wine Bar.
Step into the Wild with Ignite the Night which kicks off the Bathurst Winter Festival with scents of regionally sourced food, beverages and mulled wine. Be entertained with festival favourites in the Winter Playground, live music, roving performers, a spoon full of sugar and the silent disco. As the day fades be sure to stay as the town will light up in a sea of colour with illuminations taking over the festival. Don’t miss: • Giant Slide • Ronald and friends at the McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink •M eet the bear Baloo, Mowgli and friends from the Jungle Book • Cirkus Surreal • Ice skating performances at 4.45pm, 5.45pm, 6.45pm Time: 12pm – 9pm Where: Kings Parade & Machattie Park, Bathurst Cost: Free entry to festival
Court House – The centre piece in front will be transformed through light and sound in an epic journey from the macroscopic world of single organisms into complex life forms. Court House Lane – The gateway to the Enchanted Forrest, Court House Lane will entertain through a combination of animated gifs and sound elements that will be triggered by each passer-by.
Roaming performances by fire twirling street artists will keep you entertained along with local buskers and an incredible performance by popular kid’s entertainer, Sean Murphy. Dance the night away in the silent disco, show your skills on the people’s piano and meander through the market stalls featuring luxury goods, handmade items and woolly warmers. Don’t miss: • Ice skating performances at 4.45pm, 5.45pm, 6.45pm
Fernery – Wander through the forest keeping an eye out for creatures hiding between the ferns and listen to the capturing stories from our wildest imaginations.
• Garden bar in Machattie Park
Cathedral of St Michael & St John – Reflect on the beauty of our worlds natural wonders as the walls of the Church come to life in an abundance of flowers.
Time: 12pm – 9pm
• Fire twirling from 5.50pm • Giant slide returns • Prime Possum Where: Kings Parade & Machattie Park, Bathurst Cost: Free entry to festival
Photo credit: David Roma
Accessibility Plan your trip to the Bathurst Winter Festival by visiting the website for an up to date information pack on accessible parking, drop off points and entry ways. If you have difficultly reading this flyer, it is available on the website in PDF format or with the use of Readspeaker. LiveBetter Bathurst is proud to return to the festival as the Accessibility Partner.
LiveBetter will be on hand to help. There will be free face painting, a BBQ and the ever popular ferris wheel and House of Mirrors. Sessions are available from 9am – 2pm. The day aims to ensure people of all abilities can be part of the festival, while ensuring a safe environment.
LiveBetter Accessibility Day Friday 13 July – 9am - 3pm
Session times: 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Where: Winter Playground Cost: $5 per person, carers do not need a ticket.
Bathurst Winter Festival has partnered with LiveBetter to provide ice skating sessions for people with disability and their families. A number of skating sessions will run with reduced capacity and volunteers from
To book: Contact LiveBetter on 0428 068 766
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Groove & Grill – Sunday 15 July Groove & Grill – Sunday 15 July
Bathurst Regional Youth Council are providing the perfect Sunday wind down with live music and food. Come along and support talented local young artists perform on the YJAM stage from 11am. Bring along a blanket, friends and family and enjoy the Winter Playground which will be in full swing. There will also be a BBQ/food stalls and sweet treats on hand to top off the day. Time: 11am – 4pm Where: Winter Playground Cost: Free entry
If you have difficulty reading this flyer, please visit bathurstwinterfestival.com.au to download the PDF or use the ReadSpeaker application.
