Ice skating in Christchurch had its beginnings in the Centaurus Road ice rink in Cashmere. Fondly remembered for its undulating ice surface, the Centaurus rink, home to many of today's "Alpine Ice Coffee Clubbers", was closed in 1983 and replaced by the modern and international sized ice surface,
The Big Apple.
This "new rink", built on the present Brougham Street site, was bought by a company which included
the current owner Gerry Austin.
Alpine Ice has been operating in Christchurch since April 1985 and has a loyal following; not only of ice sports enthusiasts but also staff; some of whom have been employed there since Alpine Ice was formed. In fact, generations of families have skated and worked together at Alpine Ice!
Alpine Ice
495 Brougham Street, Opawa,
Christchurch - New Zealand.
495 Brougham Street, Opawa,
Christchurch - New Zealand.
Ph: +64 3 366 2213