After a seven-month, multi-million-dollar transformation, Macquarie Ice Rink is reopening (on Saturday, December 20, 2025). A much-loved Sydney institution since 1981, the rink has been carefully renovated in time for the school hols. It now sports a smoother, faster ice surface, upgraded lighting and sound, improved seating and better accessibility.
Skaters can enjoy next-generation ice-making technology, enhanced audio-visual systems for events and performances, better seating for spectators and a renewed focus on sustainability and energy efficiency to future-proof the rink for years to come.
From first-time skaters to elite athletes, Macquarie Ice Rink has long been a hub for Sydney ice sports. The upgraded venue will now be able to support national competitions, training programs and community events. Located within Macquarie Centre, the rink is easy to reach by public transport and offers ample parking, making it a fun destinationall year around.
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