From toddlers through to teens, everyone can have fun on the ice rink. But where can you go ice skating in Melbourne? You’re actually spoilt for choice with Melbourne boasting the largest ice skating rink in Australia!
Grab your skates (or you can hire them!) and head to one of the Melbourne ice skating rinks to have an amazing day with the family
Rinks to Go Ice Skating in Melbourne
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O’Brien Icehouse
Located in the Docklands and open 7 days a week, The O’Brien Icehouse features not one but two ice skating rinks!
This rink offers not only two rinks, but also a cafe, a bar, a gym and a shop. You can hire your skates on-site, and there’s always something fun happening for the whole family.
Getting There: The O’Brien Icehouse is located in Melbourne’s Docklands. It is located in Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone – just catch the number 70, 86 or even the City Circle tram to the District Docklands. You can also take advantage of 90 minutes free parking at The District Docklands!
Tickets: Firstly, purchasing online is a lot cheaper so try to book in advance. A family ticket (2a + 2c) including skate hire is around $84.00 online (or $92.00 at the venue). Watch out for Tight Tuesday where prices are slashed. Get tickets here.
Olympic Ice Skating Centre
Olympic Ice Skating Centre offers public skating sessions throughout the week. Visitors to this Melbourne ice skating rink can enjoy drinks at the cosy café while the kids skate.
Getting There: Head to 1080 Centre Road in Oakleigh South. There is ample parking for those driving. Clayton Train Station is just under 3 kilometres away (I’d uber the distance) or you could hop off at Oakleigh Station and take the 903 bus to Centre Road throughout the day.
Tickets: Family tickets are $62.00 for 5 people or less. Kids under 5 are free with a paying adult. Olympic Ice Skating Centre.
IceHQ
IceHQ in Reservoir is Melbourne’s newest ice skating rink and offers a range of skate and hockey programs as well as public skating sessions. Open 7 days a week, the rink has a heated viewing area (perfect for parents who wish to monitor without going on the ice themselves) and features both a bar and cafe.
Getting There: IceHQ is situated at 1 Blake Street, Reservoir.
Tickets: $75.00 for a family (2a + 2c). IceHQ
Festivals with IceSkating
Ballarat Winter Festival, Ballarat
Eynesbury Winter Festival, Eynesbury
The Winter Village at Federation Square
What to Wear When Ice-Skating
Most ice skating rinks in Melbourne will be a constant 16 degrees celsius. Any warmer, and the rink is likely to melt! When skating on the ice it can feel even colder so wearing the right clothes is important.
If you are skating, the continued motion is likely to keep you warm, however wearing layers is the smart way to dress. Make sure to wear long, thick socks to keep your feet comfy in your skates, and wear gloves and a beanie to keep your fingers and head warm too.
Protecting Your Head
Even the best ice skaters will have a stack every now and again. Beginners should wear a helmet when hitting the ice for the first time and until they gain confidence. The ice is hard and we only have one head, so keep it safe!