We will be in Auckland first before heading to Sydney for a few days, so we want to check out the ice bar there if the one in Sydney is not opened yet.

Thanks!

Lauren

Hi Lauren,
According to an article in todays Sydney paper the Ice Bar at Circular Quay is not due to open until September 1st at earliest.

Hi Lauren

If you want to check out an ice bar and you are in Auckland, then go on down to the minus 5 bar on Princes Wharf. This is in an area called the Viaduct. It is in downtown so depending upon where you are staying it is probably walking distance.

Minus 5 is next door to Lenin which is a vodka bar.

http://www.minus5.co.nz/auckland.asp

BTW there are around 50 bars and restaurants in the Viaduct basin. All tastes catered for from Italian to Irish, Seafood to Vege. A few clubs as well.

Hope this helps.

Steve

I should have added that it opens at 10:30 AM if that is a help, hic

Fantastic - thanks for the info. We will definitely be heading to the one in Auckland while we're there!

Lauren

For ignoramuses like me - what is it?

Hi Neil

You are not an ignoramous mate. (Now there was an opening for a Kiwi). Minus 5 is a bar wher it is literally 5 degrees below zero. You sit on blocks of ice at ice tables, whilst knocking back some very nice (and very cold) cocktails.

The staff monitor you quite closely. Not a good look for a punter to get hypothermia whilst on the premises.

In case you were wondering, all winter clothing is provided.

Cheers (never been more apt)

Steve

Well, Steve, I did leave myself open there - just wasn't thinking I guess. This has revealed a real masochistic streak in our cousins across the Tasman. Count me out - today's weather in Canberra (maximum of 9, snow on the hills and maybe lower down) is close enough for me, thanks.