The Rink
📍 Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui
The Rink in Whanganui is a roller skating venue offering public sessions with music, blue and laser lighting, and skate hire. Birthday party packages are available, and informal roller hockey takes place near the end of some sessions.
Great evening or afternoon activity with plenty to occupy for 2 hours. If it isn’t too busy roller hockey happens near the end of the session, which is very fun. $5 entry fee is cash only, and personally I’ve been coming here for the last few weeks and am sadly unable to anymore, but I will be back as soon as I can be! Great for the family, kids, or just with friends as a fun activity.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers call The Rink a great afternoon or evening activity, with the laser lights and music creating an upbeat atmosphere. Birthday parties are rated highly, and the spontaneous roller hockey near the end of sessions is flagged as a particularly fun moment for children.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jordan
2 years ago
“Great evening or afternoon activity with plenty to occupy for 2 hours. If it isn’t too busy roller hockey happens near the end of the session, which is very fun. $5 entry fee is cash only, and personally I’ve been coming here for the last few weeks and am sadly unable to anymore, but I will be back as soon as I can be! Great for the family, kids, or just with friends as a fun activity.”
Leanne Lauder
a year ago
“Has the best skating rink for beginners & experts. Great price for a few hours of skating. Friday night is the favourite opening time for the children. They're always happy to help with hiring of skates or roller blades. Can take your own too.”
Cassie Hughes
10 months ago
“Great place for a birthday party! Cool blue and laser lights, good music. Kids had a blast. Thank you!”
Juanita Davis
3 years ago
“Awesome place to have a birthday party 🥳 Heaps of fun!!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Rink in Whanganui is a roller skating venue providing public sessions in a lively atmosphere with blue and laser lighting and a music soundtrack. Skate hire is available on site and staff are praised for their helpfulness with hiring equipment. Birthday party packages are a popular option, with reviewers describing celebrations as a blast under the light show. Informal roller hockey sessions take place near the end of busier sessions, which reviewers note as an especially fun addition.
