<p>After reviving Melbourne’s beloved winter tradition last year, RISING creates a new ice-skating experience of celestial proportions. Riverside ice skating on a new super sized rink—for seasoned and new ice skaters, of all ages. Skating aides available to help with confidence on the ice. The Rink is sheltered by an open-wall, galactic big top. </p>
<p>Follow the scent of buttery popcorn, hot chocolate and mulled wine towards the glow of the open-walled big top down at Birrarung Marr. Strap in and glide like a galactic gazelle under lights that smoulder like star dust. </p>
<p>The Rink is located in a riverside precinct which features everything you need to keep cozy. Warm up with friends and family around the firepits, tuck into  delicious food and sip on drinks for all tastes (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available).</p>
<p><strong>Entry to the precinct is free and unticketed. Ice skating tickets have exhausted for the 2023 Rink season. Limited tickets may be available at the ticket booth, subject to capacity.</strong>  </p>
<p>__Open through the winter school holidays until Sat 8 July. </p>
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<h1 id="djs-and-special-nights">DJs and Special Nights</h1>
<p><strong>Wed 28 June</strong> | DJ Alex Morris, 4pm-8pm<br><strong>Thu 29 June</strong> | DJ Paul Gorrie (Triple R), 5pm-9pm<br><strong>Fri 30 June</strong> | DJ Ennio Styles (Triple R), 6pm-10pm<br><strong>Sat 1 July</strong> | DJ Miss Goldie (PBS), 5pm—10pm<br><strong>Sun 2 July</strong> | DJ Adam Rudegeair (PBS), 5pm—9pm    </p>
<p><strong>Wed 5 July</strong> | Dear Pluto Queer Speed Date &amp; Skate, 6pm-9pm<br><strong>Thu 6 July</strong> | Vibe Positive RnB Party DJs, 5pm-9pm<br><strong>Fri 7 July</strong> | DJ Mike Gurrieri (PBS), 6pm-10pm<br><strong>Sat 8 July</strong> | DJ Lady Langers, 5pm—10pm  </p>
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<h1 id="eat-and-drink-rink-side">Eat and drink rink-side</h1>
<p>After your skate, rest riverside by the open fire with a coffee by St Ali or a <strong>Mörk Chocolate</strong> and <strong>Archie Rose</strong> boozy hot chocolate. The drink selection is plentiful with <strong>Bodriggy</strong> beers, wine curated by <strong>Glou</strong>, low-sugar and probiotic soft drinks by <strong>Bobby</strong>, Bubble Tea by <strong>Cha Time</strong>, and an Indigenous-designed cuppa of tea by <strong>Mabu Mabu</strong>. Munch on hot-buttered popcorn, or snacks from <strong>Hot Dog Deli</strong>, <strong>Fugazi Pizza</strong>, <strong>Manny’s Doughnuts</strong>, as well as sweet and savoury crepes by not-for-profit C<strong>repes for Change</strong>. <strong>Chappys</strong> and Free to Feed are offering the chips and dips. <strong>Pie Thief</strong> will be warming the night air with seriously chunky savoury pies. Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available.  </p>
<h1 id="group-bookings">Group Bookings</h1>
<p>Enjoy the ultimate VIP Skating experience of celestial proportions, under a winter night’s sky for groups of 10 to up to 300 people. </p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://rising.melbourne/groups" title="Information page for group bookings">Find out more about Group Bookings</a> or make an enquiry below: </li>
</ul>
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The entrance to The Rink at night: an archway with a sign "The Rink: RISING", lanterns and firepits. In the background is a big top framed by the lit up MCG behind it/

The Rink at RISING — Hero

Under the lit up big top of The RInk at RISING. People skate on the ice rink under a galactic light diplay.

Lit up rink

The food hall and precinct next to the rink. Two people stand talking and drinking next to a gas heater.

View of food hall

A close up of a fire pit at the Rink. Out of focus in the background, a couple sit talking

Fire Pit at RInk

The walk down to the Rink on Birrarung Marr with fairy lights on trees and Matthew Clarke's painted wallabies

Betty Grumble wearing a big fluffy coat poses with their hands up in the air behind DJ decks

Betty Grumble at the Rink 

Ice skater with kangaroo-shaped skating aides circle the ice rink

Ice skater with skating aides circle the ice rink

The Rink at RISING is supported through the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund – a $200 million partnership of the Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne. 

The Rink at RISING is supported by O'Brien Icehouse.  

City of Melbourne

Victoria State Government

O'Brien Icehouse

<h3 id="ice-skating-tickets-exhausted">ICE SKATING TICKETS EXHAUSTED</h3>
<p>Ice skating tickets have exhausted for the 2023 Rink season. Limited tickets may be available at the ticket booth, subject to capacity.    </p>
<h3 id="skating-lessons">SKATING LESSONS</h3>
<p>Skating lessons are only available in the 11AM and 12PM sessions for the school holiday season until 7 July. Lessons are for the first 15 minutes of each session for an additional $10 per person. Please check carefully and select the appropriate ticket type.  </p>
<h3 id="children">CHILDREN</h3>
<p>Children under 3 are not permitted to skate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult on the ice.  </p>
<h3 id="family-tickets">FAMILY TICKETS</h3>
<p>Select 1 or 2 standard adult tickets and 2 child tickets unlock a family package discount at checkout. Exclusive online or via phone discount only.  </p>

<ul>
<li>1 adult and 2 children - $69</li>
<li>2 adults and 2 children - $99</li>
</ul>


The Rink

## [Watch the venue access video](https://youtu.be/L_TRNgaDlpc)

## [Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Rink+at+RISING/@-37.8185789,144.9736013,17z/data=!4m16!1m9!3m8!1s0x6ad643989035a79b:0x8c78f78392c66058!2sThe+Rink+at+RISING!8m2!3d-37.8185789!4d144.9736013!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F11kpzn90qz!3m5!1s0x6ad643989035a79b:0x8c78f78392c66058!8m2!3d-37.8185789!4d144.9736013!16s%2Fg%2F11kpzn90qz?hl=en-AU&entry=ttu)   

For access information, please contact [City of Melbourne.](https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/parks-open-spaces/major-parks-gardens/Pages/birrarung-marr.aspx). 

WALKING

Birrarung Marr is an approximately 7 minute walk (600m) from Flinders Street Station, via Princes Walk and Flinder Walk, and a 10 minute walk (850m) from the MCG. At the east end of the park, the William Barak pedestrian bridge leads directly to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and the Tanderrum Bridge leads directly to the Melbourne Park tennis centre.   

CYCLING

There is a public bike parking rack near the Birrarung Marr playground and ArtPlay. Please ensure you lock your bike. Cyclists park their bikes at their own risk. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Birrarung Marr is a short walk from Flinders Street Railway Station, as well as several tram routes along St Kilda Road and Flinders Street. See [PTV Journey Planner](https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey) for information on routes.  

PARKING

Wilson Parking is available Flinders Gate Car Park, 172-192 Flinders Street (20m from venue) or at Fed Square Rooftop, Russell Street (240m from venue). Parking is available at Wilson Parking locations found in and around the CBD. Plan your journey with online options available, [click here](https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/) for details.

MORE ON BIRRARUNG MARR  

Located on the northern bank of the Yarra River between Federation Square and Melbourne Park, Birrarung Marr features a range of native flora and sculpted terraces. It is also the location for the children's arts centre, ArtPlay, and provides space for many events held throughout the year.
In Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung culture, 'Birrarung' is the traditional name of the Yarra River; and 'marr' refers to the mist that sometimes settles over the Birrarung. The park name reflects the ‘river of mists'.

This area was historically used for railway lines and yards from 1856. In 1992, the Victorian Government undertook a process of reorganisation of land uses around the then proposed Federation Square. This led to the reclamation of the former railyard to allow access to the river and land for public open space purposes. 

Construction of the park began in 2000 and was a joint venture between the City of Melbourne and the Victorian Government. Birrarung Marr was opened in 2002. 

The park hosts a variety of native flora, sculpted terraces, pedestrian and bicycle paths and is used for numerous festivals and events throughout the year. 

The former rail use continues to be represented by the adaptation of the former Princes Bridge Lecture Room (a purpose-built railway training building constructed in 1916-17) into ArtPlay, a children’s art centre and gallery. 
