Looking to glide, spin, and channel your inner Elsa? Whether it’s the middle of winter or the height of summer, ice skating in Sydney promises year-round fun for the whole family. Sydney is home to some of Australia’s best ice rinks, offering everything from beginner-friendly lessons and family sessions to late-night skating and themed events that turn the ice into a true winter wonderland.

The best part? You don’t need to wait for snow to fall. These top Sydney ice skating rinks are open all year, providing a frosty escape from the summer heat and the perfect cool-weather activity when the chill sets in. Whether you’re planning a fun family outing, a unique date night, or a day out with friends, there’s a rink to suit every level and age.

So lace up your skates (or rent a pair at your favourite venue), zip up your jacket, and get ready to make memories on the ice. Here’s where to find the best ice skating in Sydney, from Olympic-sized arenas to local favourites.

The Coolest Spots for Ice Skating in Sydney

1. Ice Zoo Sydney

This inner-city ice rink offers year-round open skating sessions, plus a Skate Academy that holds classes for children and adults.

An action-packed entertainment venue in Alexandria, Ice Zoo also hosts special cheap skate sessions and Saturday night Discos on Ice - live DJ nights with fantastic light shows! 

There's a Snow Play area where kids can build snowmen and snow castles and throw snowballs, plus there's ice hockey and ice fitness classes, a cafe and licensed bar, and Ice Zoo Igloos you can hire out for the coolest parties!

Location: 253 Coward Street, Mascot

2. Macquarie Ice Rink

Note: due to extensive renovations, Macquarie Ice Rink is currently closed until approximately October 2025. Watch this space!

Macquarie Ice Rink is open year-round at Macquarie Shopping Centre and runs social ice-skating, school holiday learn-to-skate programs, birthday parties, bubble soccer, ice hockey, ice dancing, night sessions, discos, and Kiddies Club, which runs in conjunction with Coffee Club.

It received a multi-million dollar facelift in recent years and welcomed a 15m² LED screen allowing music videos to play while you skate, as well as state-of-the-art ice maintenance machinery.

Location: Macquarie Shopping Centre, Corner of Herring Road and Waterloo Road, North Ryde

3. Liverpool Catholic Club Ice Rink

Head to Liverpool Catholic Club to learn from award-winning coaches in a safe and fun environment.

They offer rink birthday parties, lessons for all ages and abilities, three playgroup sessions a week for two-six-year-olds with lessons, games and snow play, after-school sessions, ice discos, and Whiteout Saturday nights for some snowy fun.

Location: 424-458 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons

4. Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink

Note: Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink is temporarily closed until early 2026.

Open year-round, Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink proudly offers it all!

Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink really is the premier spot for ice skating in Sydney, offering kids' birthdays, figure skating, ice hockey, speed skating, synchronised skating, disco nights, school holiday lessons, group lessons, private lessons, and an awesome playground for under fives, where tots can learn to skate as well as play games both on and off the ice.

Location: 17A Phillips Ave, Canterbury

5. Winter Festivals

Sydney puts on a mega-icy spectacle every winter, and winter 2026 will be no different!

There will be loads of ice-skating rinks popping up next year. See 2025's calendar of winter festivals, including Bondi Festival and Snow Time in the Garden to see what you can expect!

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