Public skating sessions cost approximately NZD $20 per person including skate hire, making it one of the more affordable family activities in pricey Queenstown. Public sessions run daily but times vary by season — check the website in advance as school holiday periods book out. Penguin skating aids are available for an extra NZD $5 and are invaluable for first-timers and younger children just finding their footing. The rink is fully enclosed and warm on the viewing side for parents watching from the benches. This is an ideal wet-weather backup when Queenstown’s notoriously changeable alpine weather shuts down outdoor plans.

Address: 1 Queenstown Events Centre Drive, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Cost: Low Cost $