At its best, it's elegant and at its worst...downright awkward, but despite the challenges, ice skating is a go-to activity in Sydney/Eora.
From Olympic-sized arenas to family-friendly rinks with disco nights, Sydney has a plethora of cool ice skating rinks—with some conveniently right next to cafes, restaurants, and fun precincts.
Whether you’re planning a romantic date night or looking to entertain the kids during the school holidays, Urban List has curated the ultimate guide to ice skating in Sydney, including the best rinks, nearby eats, and entertainment to round out your plans.
Here’s where to go ice skating in Sydney.
Ice Zoo
253 Coward Street, Mascot
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If you haven’t been to Mascot’s famous indoor ice skating rink yet, you’re missing out on a bunch of fun. Ice Zoo is a Sydney staple all year round and it’s open seven days a week with a very convenient licensed cafe slinging hot food and drinks.
For those wanting to level up their two left feet, you can book learn-to-skate adult classes, but you can also drop into public ice skating sessions and Saturday Night Disco parties with live DJs from 6pm until 8.30pm.
Casual ice skating sessions start at $17 for toddlers (2-4 years), $25 for children (5-15 years) and $27 for adults (16+), with skate hire included and penguin hire for $10.
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Birthday parties at Ice Zoo come fully loaded with food, drinks, a party host, your own rink-side igloo and a lesson to keep the wipeouts to a minimum.
LCC Ice Rink
424/458 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons
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This top-tier Sydney ice skating spot does after-dark ice discos on Friday and Saturday nights (with a live DJ and colourful lights), hosts inclusive skate sessions for all abilities, and welcomes a range of activities from ice hockey to theatre on ice.
Kids will love LCC Ice Rink’s popular school holiday and playgroup programs, which include lessons, games, and morning tea, with parents able to jump on the ice for just $5.
Casual ice skating sessions start at $16 for toddlers (4 and under), $19 for children (5-14 years), and $22 for adults (15+), with additional skate hire for $5 per person.
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To keep kids entertained for longer, head to Liverpool Catholic Club’s Laneway, where there’s a huge indoor playground and a bunch of cafes and restaurants in the precinct.
Darling Harbour Ice Rink
Palm Grove Forecourt (Outside IMAX Sydney)
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For magical, wintery fun, Darling Harbour Ice Rink is a winter pop-up that happens every year around June/July. Springing up right next to Sydney Harbour, the ice rink is a great date night or family-friendly school holiday activity, running until 9pm every night.
This year, the ice skating rink pop-up is happening from Saturday 18 June to Sunday 20 July 2025. Casual 45-minute sessions are $15 for toddlers (2-4 years), $20 for children (5-14 years) and $28 for adults (15+), including skates hire. Kids (or adults not quite at Tonya Harding level) can grip onto penguin skating aids ($10 extra) for a more cruisy experience.
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For the ultimate date night, pair ice skating with a stroll along the harbour and a warming feed at one of the best restaurants in Barangaroo.
Bondi Festival Ice Rink
Bondi Park
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For a few winters now, the infamous Eastern Suburbs hood of Bondi has transformed into a magical wonderland for the Bondi Festival. Each July, a pop-up ice skating rink takes over Bondi Park, right next to Bondi Beach, with twinkling fairy lights and big winter vibes. This year it’s on from Friday 4 July until Sunday 20 July 2025.
Casual ice skating sessions are $15 for ages 4 and under, $22 for ages 5–14, and $28 for ages 15+, with free helmet use and penguin hire for $10. You can also attend a learn-to-skate-lesson on Saturdays from 9am for $39pp.
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Make it a full day out by swinging into other fun Bondi Festival events, riding the Ferris wheel, and devouring a delicious feed at one of Bondi’s best restaurants.
Macquarie Ice Rink
Herring Road & Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park
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Located on Level 1 of the Macquarie Shopping Centre, Macquarie Ice Rink has been running for over 40 years in Sydney. The full-size Olympic rink hosts public skating, a bunch of cheap-skate sessions, plus a handy skate school for all ages, and kids' club.
Editor’s note: Macquarie Ice Rink is currently under construction and will return in late 2025 with updated prices. Keep up to date with the latest information here.
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After strapping in for ice skating, keep the fun going at Macquarie Centre by catching a new blockbuster or family-friendly flick at Event Cinemas, flexing your bowling skills at Strike, or dominating arcade games at Timezone.
Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink
17A Phillips Avenue, Canterbury
Loved by pros and those who need some serious wall support alike, Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink is a cut above the rest when it comes to ice skating in Sydney. You can slide around solo, or book into skate school to learn the basics.
Editor's note: Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink is currently closed for renovation, with completion scheduled for 2026. Keep up to date with the latest information here.
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Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre is also under construction next door by the same crew behind the Raging Waters Sydney and URBNSURF Sydney builds. Combined with the ice rink, this place will become a major entertainment hub in Sydney’s west.
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