Whether you’re looking to escape the summer heat or get into the winter spirit, these Melbourne ice rinks deliver! Here’s where you can go ice skating year-round in Victoria’s capital city.
O’Brien Icehouse — Docklands
Located in the Docklands precinct, Melbourne’s premier family entertainment hub, O’Brien Icehouse is Australia’s largest ice arena. This rink stocks over 2000 pairs of hire skates, and it’s no wonder – O’Brien Icehouse attracts over 200,000 visitors each year! After zipping around the two Olympic-sized rinks, don’t forget to drop by the Igloo Café and introduce the kids to classic Canadian poutine.
Tip: Save up to 20% on tickets when you book ahead on Klook.
ICEHQ — Reservoir
Quoting Dr Seuss, Melbourne’s newest ice rink has a message for first-time skaters: “If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good.”
And fun is what’s in store at ICEHQ‘s all-ages themed events like cosplay skating, Pride night, emo night and even Taylor Swift-themed skate sessions. Public skate times are also glitzed up with colourful lights, games and music—besides dedicated Quiet Hours, ideal for kids (and parents) on the sensory-sensitive side.
Olympic Ice Skating Centre — Oakleigh South
Head to Olympic Ice Skating Centre for ice skating fun that won’t break the bank. A family of five can hit the ice for just $68 (including skate hire) while kids five and under skate FREE with a paying parent. Penguin skating aids are on hand to help littlies find their feet at $10 per session.
Opening image: Bradbury Rink at O’Brien Icehouse in Docklands Melbourne. Image: Jacktansin licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
