White Christmas comes early to the Blue Mountains
Winter has come - ice-lover Dr Jerry Schwartz opens the region’s first ice skating rink
Renowned for its icy temperatures and occasional snow falls during the winter months, the Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains has reversed the seasons and guaranteed a summer cold snap for Christmas with the introduction of an ice rink.
Open to resort guests and all visitors to the Blue Mountains, the 600sqm solar-powered rink is the brainchild of self-professed ice lover and resort owner, Dr Jerry Schwartz whose plan is to make the Blue Mountains an even more attractive destination for interstate and international visitors.
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“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,” Dr Schwartz said.
“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 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 new ice rink is Dr Schwartz’s 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,” Dr Schwartz said.
Suitable for skaters of all abilities, from novices to experienced, with tuition for groups able to be arranged. 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.
There are also ice-skating facilities for the disabled.
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.
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, a KidsZone, and a wide range of bars and restaurants.
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