Skating in South Australia

There is exactly one place on this page, and that reflects the situation in South Australia: The Ice ArenA in Thebarton is the only option for ice skating in Adelaide. So the decision for families is not which rink but whether ice skating is the right outing for your kids, and how to set up the visit so it goes well.

The venue caters to a wide spread of ability. A separate beginners' rink takes the pressure off first-timers, and penguin aids are available for young children who need something to hold onto, which you request at the skate counter. Skate hire is included with admission, so there is no need to own boots. Reviewers, 1209 of them on Google with an average of 4.0, keep returning to the quality of the skating itself and the helpfulness of staff, and Google's review themes also pick out parties, skate hire and snow play. The same reviews note that the facility shows its age in places, and renovations come up as a theme, so it is worth arriving with expectations set for a working rink rather than a polished new complex.

It is also a competition venue: SA Skate lists the Ice Arena in Thebarton as the location for its 2026 figure skating competition, including the SA State Championships, which gives some sense of the rink's standing within the sport locally. Parking is free, with underground parking free on weekends and street parking available on weekdays, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.