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FAQs

Dome Cinema

Absolutely! Winter Warmer is the perfect place to enjoy a family night out or entertain the kids for a few hours. However, please be aware that all under 18 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Although the Dome is enclosed it’s still chilly outside so bring something warm to snuggle down in for the movie. Bean bags are provided and there will be blankets available. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks but please no hot food. We also cannot permit any alcohol due to venue licensing. Our snack bar will also be open with cinema snacks, drinks and fresh hot popcorn.

We love to see your snaps! You can share them on Instagram with us by tagging @winterwarmer and using #winterwarmer & #wollongongwinter so we can see & repost them. However, we request that no professional recording equipment or flash photography is used during the film.

Click HERE to book your spot in the Cinema Dome! 

The Winter Warmer event is seperate to Sunset Cinema with different inclusions and experience. You will be able to use your Sunset Cinema voucher during the upcoming summer season, but not at Winter Warmer. 

You sure can! Simply show your tickets displayed on your phone at the gate. Just make sure you have them ready on your screen before you reach the gate to avoid unnecessary queueing.

No problem! Please get in touch with us info@sunsetcinema.com.au

If you are no longer able to attend your screening please reach out a minimum of 24 hours before your session is scheduled to commence. You can contact us via info@sunsetcinema.com.au 

We have a jam-packed program of great movies screening throughout the day. Start times vary each day. Please click HERE for the full program.

We recommend arriving 10mins before the start of your session, patrons arriving more than 15 mins after movie has commenced will not be permitted to enter.

Your cinema ticket includes entry to the Dome cinema and a bean lounger to relax on during the film. If you are attending a screening between 25th-28th August it will also give you access to the rest of the Winter Warmer event site, bonus! If your screening is between 18-21 August then you will receive a free pass to the Winter Warmer market on the 25-28 August.

Our snack bar will be serving all your cinema faves including choctops, chocolate, lollies, drinks and our famous freshly popped hot popcorn.

Yes we do! Please reach out to us if you have a carer’s card and we can send you a complimentary ticket. If you have any requests for special assistance please email us in advance info@sunsetcinema.com.au. 

The Cinema Dome is enclosed and therefore provides protection from the elements, this allows us to screen in most weather conditions. We are always monitoring the weather and forecast and in the unlikely circumstance of an extreme weather event presenting a danger to our patrons and staff we may cancel a screening. If this is the case we will notify ticket holders of the cancellation via email and SMS. Tickets holders will be contacted to issue a refund in the event of a weather cancellation.

Due to venue licensing we are unable to allow BYO or alcohol consumption in the Cinema Dome. 

You’re more than welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to the cinema but please refrain from bringing any hot food.

The Dome is located in MacCabe Park, Wollongong. Entry will be from Burelli Street.

Smoking and vaping is not permitted in the Cinema Dome – please limit smoking and vaping to outside of the event.

We love our furry friends but we are unable to accommodate pets inside the cinema Dome. 

Absolutely. The cinema Dome has direct flat access from Church Street where there is also disabled parking available and access point adjacent to the Dome. We have comfy bean loungers for seating but also have space available for wheelchairs. There are two disabled bathrooms onsite. Please contact us in advance if you have any special assistance requests or require more information info@sunsetcinema.com.au.

Oh no! Not to worry, the cinema is cleaned after each session and any personal belongings left behind are taken to lost property, please see a member of staff onsite or contact us info@sunsetcinema.com.au.

If you have been told to isolate or feel unwell please do NOT attend the cinema Dome. You can contact us at info@sunsetcinema.com.au to change your booking or receive a refund.

We have super comfy bean bag seating set up all ready for you in the Dome, these are included in your ticket. We are unable to allow BYO seating but feel free to bring an extra pillow or blanket.

Get in touch with us info@sunsetcinema.com.au. 

General

Please contact us through the website or info@sunsetcinema.com.au 

If you have a question and can’t find the answer in our FAQs you can send us an email info@sunsetcinema.com.au

You can find our conditions of entry here

Markets

Come in from the cold and enjoy the best Wollongong has to offer. With delicious hot food and desserts, local breweries and distilleries, live music from homegrown talent and dazzling light projections for the whole family to enjoy!

The Winter Warmer will be running from 25th – 28th August. Gates open at 3pm until 10pm daily.

The Cinema Dome will be hosting screenings a week earlier, click HERE to see the program and session times.

The Winter Warmer is located in McCabe Park. Check out a map HERE for more information.

The main entrance to the event site is at the Burelli Street entrance to MacCabe Park. We’re encouraging our patrons to use public transport with buses stopping regularly at Burelli Street. You can also reach the event by train, just a 10min walk from Wollongong Station.

There are several car parking options around Wollongong CBD. Wollongong Central Shopping Centre car park is a 10min walk from MacCabe Park there are also a number of smaller parking spaces along Church Street.

Yes! The entire event is ticketed. You can book a general admit market entry ticket HERE 

Under 18 year olds are free but are still required to have a ticket due to capacity limits.

Your Winter Warmer market ticket includes general entry into the event. You can then explore the lighting and projection displays, be entertained at our stage, grab a bite to eat or taste the best crafted brews in Wollongong.

To enquire about group booking please get in touch with us via info@sunsetcinema.com.au. 

Tickets booked online are $10 (+ booking fee) each. You can book a free admission ticket for entry before 5pm on Thursday the 25th and Friday the 26th (these tickets must be booked online prior to arrival). 

You can also purchase tickets at the gate for $15 each.

Entry for anyone Under 18 year old is free but are still required to have a ticket due to capacity limits.

Yes, you can book an entry ticket HERE – under 18’s can attend for free but will still need to have a ticket for scanning upon entry.

Winter Warmer has a great selection of food options with an eclectic mix of cuisines, hot food and desserts. You can bring snacks and soft drinks (no BYO alcohol) but please refrain from bringing any hot food or takeaway. There will also be drinking water stations through the event for you to refill your water bottle to help save the planet one plastic bottle at a time!

Yes! We have a broad range of food vendors serving hot food, desserts and coffee with vegetarian, gluten free and children’s options.

Visit the What’s On page for a list of food vendors or check out our instagram @winterwarmerwollongong

Before 7pm you sure can! Just chat with our friendly team working at the front gate. After 7pm you will not be able to get a passout for the markets. 

Yes, our vendors will be accepting cash and credit card. Card will only be accepted when purchasing cinema tickets at the box office or you can jump online to select your screening on our website.

Fingers crossed we get clear skies! In the event of light wind or rain we will be open and continue to monitor the weather. If the weather deteriorates resulting in event closure we will contact all ticket holders to issue a refund.

Yes! This is an event for the whole family including our furry friends. We kindly ask that dogs be kept on a lead at all times and we appreciate responsible owners cleaning up after their pets.

Smoking and Vaping is not permitted anywhere in the event site. If you wish to smoke or vape you will be able to leave the event through the signposted exit onto Keira Street and re-enter with the wristband provided.

Lights

There will be light installations throughout Winter Warmer. Take a stroll through the food markets or book an evening session in our dining igloos to catch the projections. The cinema Dome has a special light show only visible from inside, you can book you cinema tickets HERE

The event closes at 10PM, the lights will remain on until all patrons have vacated the event site.

Yes, you will need to book a Market Ticket to see the lights. Click HERE to book your ticket today!

Igloo

Enjoy a totally unique dining experience in our winter themed igloos. Each igloo can cater for 2-6 people with all sessions lasting 90mins. Enjoy a starter, main and select your complimentary bottle of red, white or sparkling wine at time of booking. Igloo ticket holders also have free access to the rest of the Winter Warmer event too!

Please visit our dining igloo page HERE to see the menu options available.

You will be able to pre select your meal from the set menu and we have vegetarian and gluten free options available. Due to the temporary nature of the dining experience, there are limited dietary requirements we can meet. Menu and dietary requirements must be selected before the dining experience, no changes can be made once your booking has been made.

Our dining igloos do not permit BYO alcohol. You will receive a complimentary bottle of wine with your booking and will be able to order drinks once you are seated.

Each igloo dining experience is strictly 90mins. Please be aware there will be guests being seated after you and we appreciate you vacating the igloo at the end of your session.

We have 9 dining igloos available. If you’re looking for a cosy dinner for 2 we have special igloos designed for an intimate meal. The rest of our igloos cater for up to six people, just select the number of guests at time of booking.

Yes children are welcome in the igloos. Be mindful there is no specific menu for children and the igloo is a standard price per person.

We love our furry friends but due to hygiene requirements unfortunately we aren’t able to allow pets into our dining igloos. 

The dining igloos are located in the Winter Warmer event site in MacCabe Park near to cinema Dome, check the map HERE

Fingers crossed we get clear skies! In the event of light wind or rain we will be open and continue to monitor the weather. If the weather deteriorates resulting in event closure we will contact all ticket holders as early as possible to notify of a cancellation and to issue a refund.

We highly recommend arriving at least 10mins before the time of your booking. All dining sessions are 90mins so we’d like to get you seated as quickly as possible in order for you to make the most of your igloo experience. If you arrive more than 10mins after your booked time we will be unable to seat your party and your booking will be forfeited. 

Please contact us at least 72hours before your booking info@sunsetcinema.com.au. Tickets and reservations to the dining igloo experience are non-refundable. If you contact us more than 72 hours before the reservation time, we will manage your booking on a case-by-case basis. If you do not show up at the dining experience, then you will not receive a refund.

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