Paradice Events · Winter 2026

Real ice.
Built for your event.

Portable ice rinks, slides, igloos and ice bars, engineered for festivals, shopping malls and bespoke winter activations across Aotearoa. This winter we're running three real-ice rinks of our own.

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Winter 2026 · Open now

Three cities.
Three real rinks.

Our own pop-up rinks are on the ground in Taupō, Wellington and Christchurch this season. Skate sessions, school visits, private events. Book online or drop in.

Wairakei Estate Ice Rink & MB Century Ice Slide
Live · Booking open
Taupō
Taupō Winter Festival

Wairakei Estate Ice Rink & MB Century Ice Slide

Taupō's Tongariro North Domain comes alive with mid-winter fun. A fully covered 10m × 25m pure ice rink plus the MB Century Ice Slide, guaranteed to have you smiling ear-to-ear.

Dates
3 July – 19 July 2026
Location
Tongariro North Domain, Taupō
Hours
Tue – Sat10am – 10pm
Sun – Mon10am – 9:30pm
Ice skating
General admission · 5+$22
Pre-schoolers · 3–4$16
Family pass$67
Ice slide
5 rides$13
After 6pm · 5 rides$10
Wellington Ice Rink at Queens Wharf
Live · Booking open
Wellington
Seventh year on the waterfront

Wellington Ice Rink at Queens Wharf

Now in its seventh year, the harbour-side ice rink transforms Queens Wharf with music, lighting and themed evening sessions. Family-friendly daytimes, music-driven nights.

Dates
20 June – 19 July 2026
Location
Queens Wharf, Wellington Waterfront
Hours
Daily10am – 10pm
Ice skating
Adults · 13+$26
Children · 5–12$21
Pre-schoolers · 3–4$16
Family pass$70
Student night · Wed 7–10pm$18
Themed sessions
  • Student WednesdaysMidweek skating · student pricing
  • Skate & Date ThursdaysEvening sessions · ambient lighting
  • Groovy FridaysTop 40 music to start the weekend
Cathedral Square Ice Rink
Live · Booking open
Christchurch
Garden City pop-up

Cathedral Square Ice Rink

A spectacular real ice rink transforms Cathedral Square into a seasonal skating destination. Music, lighting and sessions for every level, from first-timers to seasoned skaters.

Dates
27 June – 26 July 2026
Location
9 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
Hours
Daily10am – 10pm
Ice skating
General admission · 5+$22
Pre-schoolers · 3–4$16
Family pass$69
The catalogue

Everything you need
for an ice-cold event.

Turnkey packages or pick-and-mix. From the centrepiece rink to the food village and lighting, we deliver, install, run and pack out.

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Real Portable Ice Skating Rink
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Real Portable Ice Skating Rink

The centrepiece of any winter festival. State-of-the-art chillers, regular grooming and the best ice in open air or under cover.

  • All-weather operation
  • Open-air or covered
  • Full grooming + plant
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Synthetic Ice Rinks
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Synthetic Ice Rinks

A great alternative to real ice when you want the excitement without the cost or hassle. Portable, no power required, easy to assemble.

  • No power needed
  • Easy assembly
  • Indoor or outdoor
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Ice Slide
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Ice Slide

35 metres of double-laned, thrilling, icy fun. Bespoke designs with twists, turns and festive lighting.

  • 35m double-laned
  • Bespoke twists & turns
  • Festive lighting built in
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Snow Dome
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Snow Dome

Perfect for winter festivals and shopping malls. A pressurised six or eight metre diameter dome packed with hours of snowy fun.

  • 6m or 8m diameter
  • Pressurised structure
  • Indoor-friendly
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Indoor / Outdoor Igloos
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Indoor / Outdoor Igloos

Warm up in a cosy winter igloo. Each is outfitted with comfy chairs, blankets and cushions, and we partner with local food vendors for F&B packages.

  • Furnished & styled
  • Modular footprint
  • F&B packages available
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Ice Bar
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Ice Bar

The ultimate chilled-out experience. Everything made entirely out of ice, from the bar itself to frosty drinking glasses and hand-carved ice sculptures.

  • Ice bar + glasses
  • Hand-carved sculptures
  • Branded ice possible
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Eat & Drink
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Eat & Drink

Pop-up chalet-styled food village built with local food vendors. Outdoor seating and tables, a proper place to unwind between skates.

  • Chalet aesthetic
  • Local vendor network
  • Full outdoor seating
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Magic Ad-ons
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Magic Ad-ons

Set the scene with white-picket fences, alpine trees, festival lighting, smoke machines and foam cannons. Tell us your vision.

  • Alpine trees + fencing
  • Lighting design
  • Smoke + foam effects
Let's plan it

Paradice can create
your next big event.

Tell our events team what you're dreaming up. We'll come back with a turnkey package, a quote and a timeline.