Timeline
17:00
Skate the rink before the evening crowds arrive. Beginner classes run on weekends, but you can just lace up and glide on your own.
17:45
Grab a drink at Urban Alley Brewery. It is just a two-minute walk from the icehouse and open until late.
19:00
Walk to Alexandra Gardens on the south bank of the Yarra River. The row of historic rowing boathouses is a quiet spot to rest your legs.
20:00
Stroll over to Queen Victoria Gardens. The floral clock and memorials offer a nice view as the sun dips low.
20:44
Head back to O'Brien Icehouse for the sunset. The rink faces west, giving you a clear view of the sun setting toward the WSW.
Local tip
The tram stop D11 is right outside the icehouse. Check the route for tram 35, 70, or 86.
Check before you go
- O'Brien Icehouse is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends.
- Urban Alley Brewery is open Mo-Fr 11:00-00:00 and Sa-Su 11:00-01:00.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 20:44 local time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Melbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).