Aotea Square Ice Rink is Back!

Aotea Square Ice Rink is Back...Now with CURLING for the Very First Time

Published: Thursday 6 June 2024

 

Auckland’s coolest winter experience, the Aotea Square Ice Rink, will return to the city centre this month with more fun than ever before.

Opening Matariki weekend on Friday 28 June in Auckland’s Aotea Square, the pop up ice rink will not only offer the thrill of skating in the middle of the city centre but for the very first time, visitors will be able to try their hand at the Olympic sport of curling. There will be a fantastic two-lane, 12-metre long curling rink, perfect for beginners and pros and great for friends, family and team building, pitting two teams of four against each other for 25 minutes of entertainment.

On top of this, there’ll be specially themed party nights like Student Wednesdays, Skate & Date Night Thursdays with romantic music and lighting, and Groovy Fridays featuring the coolest beats spun by a DJ from a booth on the ice. The rink will also feature a stunning lighting installation that will leave you feeling like you're skating underneath the magical starlit winter’s night. 

The Aotea Square Ice Rink has returned 11 times in the past 12 years and has hosted a quarter of a million skaters since 2012. It will kick off this year with an opening night Matariki celebration featuring a DJ spinning Kiwiana hits.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a fresh beginner, there’s plenty of fun to be had. So, strap on your skates and prepare to slide into winter at the Aotea Square Ice Rink from Friday 28 June, to Sunday 11 August! 

For more information visit paradiceevents.co.nz

The Aotea Square Ice Rink official accommodation provider is Four Points by Sheraton, Auckland.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the rink?

30 x 15 meters and the curling rink is 12 x 3 meters.


What’s the process for laying the ice?

Firstly, the deck is built, insulation is laid down and topped with 6-metre-long aluminium panels. A chiller is installed, and water is added as the final layer and frozen. 


How many pairs of skates you have?

Approximately 400 pairs.


What is curling?

Curling is a team sport played on ice where players slide stones towards a target area called the house. Curling is one of the oldest team sports around with origins in 16th century Scotland. The main goal is to slide your team's stones closer to the centre of the “house” than your opponent's stones, using brooms and brushes to control its speed and direction.


What Ice Rink events are on?

Student Nights
Wednesday nights: 7pm – 10pm
Discounted price of $19. Student ID required.

 

Skate and Date Nights
Thursday nights: 7pm – 10pm
Skate under the stunning lighting installation and skate to the romantic tunes.

 

DJ on Ice
Friday nights: 7pm – 10pm
Live DJ on ice playing the coolest (pun intended) tunes.


What are the opening hours?

Friday & Saturday: 10am – 11pm 
Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 10pm 


What are the prices?

Skating:
Adults (13 and over): $26
Children (12 and under): $21
Pre-schoolers (3 & 4 year-olds): $13
Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): $69
Students (Wednesdays: 7pm – 10pm. Student ID required): $19

Curling prices (Min 2 People and Price Per Person)
Mon-Thurs, 10am - 5pm & Fri-Sun, all day: $21
Mon-Thurs: 5pm - 10pm: $15

Skate & Curl Combo: $39

 

*Please note that skaters and spectators assume all risks and danger of personal injury from or related to admission to the Aotea Square Ice Rink.


What about rink disclosure?

Please bear in mind that ice skating is an extreme sport which can result in harm or injury. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to tripping, falling, collisions and cold exposure. By participating in the activities offered by the Aotea Square Ice Rink you acknowledge these risks could result in injury and you skate at your own risk.

Keep Yourself Safe
We recommend you wear a helmet. Skaters aged 6 years and under must wear a helmet. We encourage wearing of gloves and appropriate clothing. Please follow our rink rules and the advice of staff.

Contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to make a group booking on events@paradice.co.nz or 09 281 5645.

Minimum age for ice skating is 3 years.


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