ICE SKATING
RINK

ICE SKATING

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Experience the fun and freedom of ice skating on our spacious outdoor rink! This international-sized rink is one of the most scenic in New Zealand, with views of Lake Tekapo and the mountains. Wooden tables and an open fire are situated rink-side so you can take a break and warm up, or just watch the action from a comfortable seat.

Admission to the rink covers all-day/multiple-entry skating (keep your wristband on) and your skates and helmet are included in the ticket price. Anyone on the ice rink must be wearing ice-skates at all times, no exceptions and children are unable to be carried

Throughout the ice-rink season we do have a number of private events and tournaments, so check out our event calendar below for the best time to visit.

*Weather dependant – check our daily status update on the homepage.

ICE RINK EVENT CALENDAR

BENEFITS OF ICE SKATING

There’s something about ice skating that places you fully in the moment. Gliding around the ice rink while admiring the beautiful views and breathing in the pure alpine air is a wonderful activity. Ice skating is also a great form of exercise for the body! It helps with building leg muscles, improving balance, is an amazing cardio workout, relieves stress, improves joint flexibilty and boosts mental fitness especially when skating with your friends and family.

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

If you haven’t skated before or you want to improve your skills we offer private individual lessons with our friendly and experienced instructors.

$45 for a 30 minute lesson
$60 for a 60 minute lesson

For group lessons, please email: reservations@tekaposprings.co.nz

Meet Wyatt and Abbey

Our Ice Skating Coaches

Wyatt Fournier

Wyatt has been immersed in the world of ice hockey for over 20 years. His impressive career includes winning a Collegiate Hockey Championship with the Vancouver Island University Mariners, earning two Bronze Medals at the U18 Native Provincial Championships, and competing in Junior Hockey leagues across Western Canada (NWJHL, KIJHL, VIJHL, GMHL).
This season, Wyatt will not only be giving ice skating lessons and working as a rink attendant at Tekapo Springs, but he will also be coaching the Mackenzie Bull Tahr Ice Hockey Club. His wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport will inspire skaters of all ages and abilities.

Abbey Heale

Abbey brings an outstanding blend of figure skating and ice hockey expertise to Tekapo Springs. After beginning her skating journey at just three years old, she represented New Zealand as a competitive figure skater before transitioning to ice hockey, where she has represented New Zealand for six seasons.
Abbey recently won a silver medal at the Division IIB World Championships in Dunedin and celebrated a major victory with the Melbourne Ice, winning the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey Championship. With a strong coaching background across figure skating, roller hockey, and ice hockey — including assisting the NZ U18 Women’s team to a gold medal — Abbey is passionate about helping others build confidence and skills on the ice.

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