Iceworld

Really irritated the website clearly states 1:30pm-3:30pm for the general public, if you are hosting an ice skating competition, you should post it on the website so the general public don't drive an hour

Call the ice skating rink before trusting the incorrect information on the website.

Snow and ice is not just a novelty in QLD, it's a statistical improbability. If it ever does snow here I'd be running to the hills as obviously it can only be a matter of time until the world ends.

This is in general a good thing, however it does mean that kids miss out on the joy of sports such as sledding, skiing and of course ice skating. I haven't heard of any indoor sledding arena's in Brisbane, however we do have a couple of ice skating rinks.

Kids seem to love ice skating (possibly for the novelty of it all) and are usually much better at it than their clumsy parents grabbing on to the side. After an hour or so of vigorous exercise you get to treat yourself to a hot chocolate - another memorable experience as hot chocolate is AMAZING when you're cold.

This is my favourite ice skating rink in Brisbane. I should point out that it's also the only one I've ever been to. The point is that it's almost as cheap as a bus fare, the ice is hard, cold, and there's lots of it. The skate hire system is quick and easy and the staff are helpful if you're not sure what size you need. The rink is nice and spacious so that even when there are lessons or games happening (which is pretty much all the time) there's enough room to wobble around unsteadily without being taken out by a medal-winning four year old. Speaking of medal-winning four year olds, when I'm all skated out and need a sit down I like to buy some lollies from the canteen and sit on the sidelines and watch the kids do their lessons. A lot of the kids in training here are state champions etc. so it's a spectator sport in itself.

A bit of exercise, a lot of fun, a few stacks, some lollies, and lots of talented skaters to be jealous of. Sounds like a good afternoon to me. Especially when it's 30 degrees outside!

Boondall Ice World is one of two ice-skating rinks in Brisbane with Acacia Ridge Ice World being the other.

Great for kids to get some fun exercise and there are ice sports like ice hockey that they can try out.

Prices and session times range, especially on school holidays, but adults start at $16 and kids from $9.

For something different, and to escape the heat in summer, I recommend checking out ice skating for some fun.

Great rink. The coaches and staff are mostly friendly and helpful.