Since launching at Memorial Park in 2020 and expanding to Baypark Arena in 2024, the Tauranga Ice Rink has introduced a unique pop-up ice experience to a city best known for its beaches and summer lifestyle. With strong community support and growing attendance each season, it has quickly become a winter highlight for locals and visitors alike.

Offering an accessible, family-friendly activity, the rink brings people together during the cooler months, creating a lively contrast to Tauranga’s usual sun-soaked rhythm. From first-time skaters to regulars, it provides a fresh way to experience the city in winter — adding a new seasonal dimension to Tauranga’s event calendar.