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Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains has opened the region’s first ice skating rink with the 600 square metre rink open to guests of the Fairmont and all visitors to the Blue Mountains, being ideal for families, couples and groups.  

The launch of the Blue Mountains Ice Rink builds further on the Fairmont’s extensive leisure activities, which include golf, tennis, spa centre, swimming pools, KidsZone, and a wide range of bars and restaurants.  

Announcing the latest addition to the Fairmont Resort’s facilities, owner Dr Jerry Schwartz said the large ice-skating rink would make the Blue Mountains an even more attractive destination for interstate and international visitors. 

Dr Schwartz notes “It is clear that families and groups are still cautious about travelling too far, so they are looking for regional venues with exceptional leisure facilities.  

“We can offer a complete program of activities for visitors and guests, with our setting in Jamison Valley, adjacent to the World-Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. By adding new facilities such as the ice-rink, we provide even more reasons for visitors to travel and stay locally. 

"The Fairmont generates significant amounts of solar energy which is used to power both the resort and the ice-skating rink.

“This is our second ice-skating rink, following the introduction of a rink at the Paradise Resort in Surfers Paradise. It is a massive draw card for all members of the family, and I’m sure the new rink at the Fairmont will be equally popular.  

“The opening of the Blue Mountains Ice Rink takes on even greater significance for sporting skaters and enthusiasts as the Penrith Ice Palace closed in June, leaving the greater Sydney west/Blue Mountains region without a suitable venue.”   

The venue is suitable for skaters of all abilities – from novices to experienced, with tuition for groups able to be arranged.  

Exclusive-use arrangements can be made for conference and incentive groups, as well as party groups, schools and other organisations.  

Blue Mountains Ice Skating Rink will operate seven days - Monday to Friday from noon to 8pm, Saturdays from 10am to 8pm and Sundays from 10am to 6pm. Tickets are available for $29 (adult) and $26 (child) per session, with a family ticket available for $85, including skate hire and use of 'penguins' (an assisted way to get around the rink) $8 each. There are also ice skating facilities for the disabled.  

The award-winning Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains is located in Leura, just 90 minutes drive from Sydney. The Resort offers extensive facilities for conference groups, weddings and other special-occasion groups. Restaurants and bars include the new Azzurro Trattoria and Two Doctors Whiskey Tavern, along with Embers, No. 1 Sublime Pt, Jamison’s, Sublime Lounge and the Leura Golf Club Bistro.  

A Stay & Skate package including accommodation and ice-skating for families has been launched for the opening of the Blue Mountains Ice Rink. The Stay & Skate Package includes:

•Overnight accommodation at the Fairmont Resort 

•Buffet breakfast in Jamison’s Restaurant

•Ice Skating tickets (1 session per day)

•Skates Hire (per person, 1 session per day)  

Prices from $384 per night and valid for two adults and two children or one adult and three children, when sharing the same room. Valid till 28th February, but strictly subject to availability   

Bookings and further information: www.fairmontresort.com.au 

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