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Aotea Square Ice Rink

Good for toddlers (0–3), younger kids (4–8) and older kids (9+)

This one is over — but there is plenty else on.

What's on in Auckland →
It ranĀhea
Daily, 20 Jun – 20 Jul
WhereKei hea
Aotea Square291-297 Queen Street, Auckland CBD
How muchTe utu
$15–$26

What it is

Auckland's favourite winter tradition is back! The Aotea Square Ice Rink transforms the heart of the city into a glittering frozen wonderland every year, and 2026 is no exception. Strap on your skates and glide under festoon and disco lights with the city skyline all around you — whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer clutching the rails, there's magic here for the whole whānau.

New for 2026: curling lanes! Two 12-metre lanes mean even non-skaters can get in on the action — great fun for families with mixed ages and abilities.

Look out for themed nights throughout the season: Matariki face painting, Student Wednesdays, Skate & Date Thursdays, and DJ on Ice Fridays. Skating frames are available for little ones still finding their feet.

Where this fits

Every one of these is a list we keep for Auckland families.

While you're in Aotea Square

See what's on across Auckland →
Out There in the Square, Aotea SquareThu 8 Oct
Free

Out There in the Square

Aotea Square

Motuhake, Aotea CentreThu 8 Oct
$15–$65

Motuhake

Aotea Centre

The Imaginarium, Aotea CentreSat 10 Oct
Abracadabra, Aotea CentreSun 11 Oct
$36–$51

Abracadabra

Aotea Centre

The Stink Bug Band, Auckland Town HallSun 11 Oct

Places to go nearby

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Metrolanes

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Odysseum Auckland, Auckland CBDRated 4.6
$29–$38

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The Civic Tours, Auckland CBDRated 4.7
$49

The Civic Tours

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Escape Masters, Auckland CBDRated 4.7
$28–$46

Escape Masters

2 locations

Timezone, Auckland CBDRated 4.7
$6–$45

Timezone

3 locations

Myers Park, Auckland CBDRated 4.4
Free

Myers Park

Auckland CBD