An indoor ice rink on Ti Rakau Drive in Botany Downs, Auckland, open to skaters of all ages and levels, from first-timers to experienced skaters. The rink is set up for a day out with music, lighting and games, and it is a good pick for a group who wants something different.
Skate hire comes in all sizes, and helmets are needed in public sessions. Paradice-approved safety headbands are also accepted. Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult, and parents are encouraged to skate alongside younger children. Skate aids and plastic whales help beginners get their balance. Lockers are there for belongings.
The rink is kept at 8°C, so the website advises dressing warmly, especially for anyone watching from the stadium seats. Thick socks are needed, and socks and gloves can be bought with the skates.
The Skating Academy runs classes through the year, with step-by-step lessons in a supervised setting, and the rink also has ice hockey coaching for players of all ages.
Booking brings extra packages and add-ons, which the website prices separately.
The rink is at 490 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs, in south-east Auckland. Our pick in Botany for a first skate with children or a group outing.