Tucked inside Erina Fair, Erina Ice Arena is the Central Coast's only indoor ice-skating rink, with public sessions running most days and skate hire included in the ticket price. It's an energetic, climate-controlled outing for any weather, and the weekend disco sessions under coloured lights are a hit with the older kids.

Why We Love It

• A full Olympic-size rink gives everyone room to find their feet, whether it's a wobbly first glide or a confident lap.

• Skate hire is built into the admission price so you can turn up and skate without budgeting for add-ons (it's a few dollars cheaper if your family brings their own).

• Seal skating aids for little ones give nervous first-timers something to hold and push, so preschoolers can stay upright and build confidence.

• Friday and Saturday disco sessions add music and coloured lights from 7:30pm, turning a skate into a proper night out for tweens and teens.

• It's weatherproof entertainment right inside the shopping centre, so a rainy or scorching day becomes a sorted afternoon.