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Olympic Ice Skating Centre (Oakleigh South)

📍 Oakleigh South, VIC

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★4.2(587 Google reviews)💰$10-$30👶3+

Community ice skating rink open to ages 3+ with public sessions, Aussie Skate™ learn-to-skate classes, ice hockey programs, Saturday disco nights, and birthday party packages. Penguin aids available for beginners.

✓ Beginner-friendly✓ Penguin aids available✓ Great birthday parties✓ Aussie Skate classes✓ Older but well-maintained facilities

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for first-time skaters aged 3 and up and for birthday parties where a patient, welcoming atmosphere matters more than a premium fitout. Instructors and staff are consistently praised for building beginner confidence. The penguin aids make the rink genuinely accessible for children as young as three.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Wear thick socks - they make rental skates significantly more comfortable and reduce blisters
⏰Penguin aid hire is available for young or unsteady beginners to grip as they learn
🎟️Book birthday parties online in advance - party hosts manage the event from arrival to pack-down
🚗Aussie Skate™ classes follow a structured level progression - ask about placement when enrolling

💬 What Families Are Saying

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Bek P

8 months ago

★★★★★

“I took my 4-year-old niece ice-skating for her first time today during the morning public skate session and we had a great time! The staff were very friendly, other skaters were encouraging, the penguin aid was useful (until she didn't need it anymore) and we will absolutely be back. The building / floors / bathrooms could do with a little love, but it was still a great experience.”

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HNala Lioness

9 months ago

★★★★★

“Good fun workout. Excellent for working on balance and core muscles. 45min Saturday morning class has options for all age groups followed by a 2 hr general skate session. $35 drop in class includes skate hire. Ensure you dress appropriately and be ready for falls on the ice. Thick socks makes the hire skates more comfortable.”

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Sari Setiawan

3 years ago

★★★★★

“We held our daughters 7th birthday here on Saturday 27/5, as she wanted to celebrate at an ice skating venue. We didn't stumble upon the venue via word of mouth or anything like that. As soon as she mentioned "ice skating", this was the first and only venue I looked into as I had been here before on a high school end of year activity well over 20 years ago. Anyway we visited as regular customers a few months ago before locking in a decision, with neither my daughter and son having had any experience with ice skating. So I offered to take them for the first time, and thinking will they enjoy it? During the first visit they already wanted to come back so we did, that same week, twice. So three visits in one week (it was school holidays). I was quite impressed with the level of customer service and just the overall impression and experience. Because of the positive experience we had, the decision to have my daughters party here was a pretty easy one to make. From booking the party online, right through to the end of the party, everything was done with efficiency and ease. We were assigned a host Kira, and she was amazing. As were the hosts of other parties when Kira was not available at the time. Nothing was too much effort or too difficult for her. At times I needed to change things just slightly and the flexibility she showed was such a relief. Tom was our ice-skating instructor and he was great with the kids and us adults who decided to skate. He was patient, and very respectful. I was impressed with the fact that he took the time to introduce himself to me early on in the party, clearly explaining what the process was regarding the 15 minute lesson. To be honest, I was blown away by the entire experience. During the party, quite a few parents had said to me that their children already asked to have their upcoming birthday parties here, despite this party being their first ice skating experience! That made me so happy. All our guests were so happy with the experience, but most importantly, my daughter had the time of her life, I'm even going to say that this was the best birthday she has celebrated so far. Thankyou all so much for giving my daughter a birthday full of fun, that was free of stress or chaos for her and all of us who were there to help celebrate! See you all again soon 😁”

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Based on Google review tags

Penguins

19 reviews

Renovations

10 reviews

Skate hire

8 reviews

Discount offers

6 reviews

Party host

6 reviews

Overview

Olympic Ice Skating Centre runs public skating sessions, structured Aussie Skate™ lessons across ability levels, and junior and adult ice hockey programs. Penguin aids help young beginners find their footing. Saturday disco sessions add lights and music for older kids. Skate hire is included in admission. Facilities are dated and well-maintained, and the on-site café provides a warm spot for parents watching from the sides.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday12:00-15:00
Tuesday13:15-16:15
Wednesday12:00-15:00
Thursday12:00-15:00
Friday12:00-15:00
Saturday09:45-21:15
Sunday09:45-16:30

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