Learn to climb

Climbing Progression

Who it's for
Adults
Level and climbing
Beginners · Bouldering, Top rope
When and how long
Wednesdays 18:30–20:00 · 4 weekly sessions of 1.5 hours
Where
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Unit 4C/1-7 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters, Sydney, 2044

Price

$179 for the course

Includes entry, harness and shoe hire, and use of the gym after each class.

About the class

A beginners' course that builds climbing and bouldering technique over four weeks, with no experience needed. Run by Sydney Rock Climbing at the gym.

As Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters

In the classes library
  • Taster sessionAdults

    Intro Climb & Boulder

    Thursdays 18:30–20:001.5 hoursBeginners

    $49 for the session

    A single session for first-time climbers covering the basics of roped climbing and bouldering, run by Sydney Rock Climbing at the gym.

  • Induction

    Interactive Safety Demo

    Within 15 minutes of arriving on a first visitBeginners

    $6 extra on a first visit

    A hands-on demonstration for first-time visitors that teaches belaying, catching falls and climbing safely, after which you can climb for the rest of the day under staff supervision.

  • Induction

    Lead Assessment

    Call ahead to bookImprovers, Advanced

    A separate assessment that climbers must pass before leading at the gym.

  • Lead courseAdults

    Lead Climbing Course

    Saturdays 09:00–15:30, with extra dates on the booking page1 dayImprovers

    $155 for the course

    Teaches clipping, safe falling, rope management and dynamic lead belaying with assisted and tube-style devices. You should be comfortable top-roping grade 17 first.

  • ClubAges 12–18

    Stone Monkeys (12–18)

    Wednesdays or Fridays 16:30–18:30 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    After-school squad for older children and teens, building technique, strength and belaying skills, with grading assessments each term.

  • ClubAges 7–11

    Stone Monkeys (7–11)

    Tuesdays or Thursdays 16:30–18:00 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    After-school climbing squad led by a qualified teacher, with grading assessments at the end of each term. Children under 10 need a parent to belay.

  • ClubKids and teens

    Stone Monkeys Academy

    Mondays plus an age-group day, 16:30–18:30 in term time10-week termAdvanced

    $700 a term

    Invitation-only squad training twice a week that prepares young climbers for competitions and outdoor climbing.

  • ClubAges 5–11

    Stone Monkeys Saturday (5–11)

    Saturdays 09:30–11:30 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    Saturday morning squad for younger children, with instructors belaying, so no parent needs to stay.

  • Holiday campAges 5–14

    Rockcamp

    Weekdays in the NSW school holidays, 09:00–16:001 dayBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $120 a day

    Full-day holiday camps of climbing, games and technique, with children 10 and over also taught to belay. Bring lunch, snacks and water.

  • Fitness class

    Yoga

    Mondays to Thursdays 18:30–19:30, Saturdays 09:30–10:301 hour

    Free with entry

    Vinyasa flow classes suitable for all abilities. Bring your own mat.

  • Private lessonAdults

    Private Lessons (Adult)

    By arrangementBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $90 an hour

    One-to-one or small-group coaching with a Sydney Rock Climbing instructor, from first moves to technique, bouldering tactics and training plans.

  • Private lessonKids and teens

    Private Lessons (Youth)

    By arrangementBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $70 an hour

    Private sessions for young climbers of any age and ability, for those who want to progress faster or can't make a squad session.

Learn to climb courses at other walls nearby

  • Learn to climbAdults

    Beginner Bouldering Course

    Wednesday evenings 19:00–21:00 at Annandale; next course starts 18 November4 weekly sessions of 2 hoursBeginners

    $180 for the course

    NOMAD Bouldering Annandale, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2.8 km away

    NOMAD's most popular course: four small-group evenings with a specialist coach, each on a different fundamental bouldering technique, for newcomers climbing roughly between the blue and orange grades. Bring a drink bottle and activewear.

  • Learn to climb

    Intro to Climbing

    4 weekly sessionsBeginners

    Climb Fit St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia10 km away

    A four-week course for new climbers covering technique, footwork and reading routes, capped at eight people.

  • Learn to climbAdults

    Beginner Bouldering Course

    Tuesday evenings 19:00–21:00 at Gladesville; next course starts 17 November4 weekly sessions of 2 hoursBeginners

    $180 for the course

    NOMAD Bouldering Gladesville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia11 km away

    NOMAD's adult beginner course: four small-group evenings with an experienced coach, each on a different fundamental bouldering technique, for newcomers climbing roughly between the blue and orange grades. Bring a drink bottle and activewear.

  • Learn to climb

    Intro to Climbing

    4 weekly sessionsBeginners

    Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia16 km away

    A four-week course for new climbers covering technique, footwork and reading routes, capped at eight people.

  • Learn to climbAges 18+

    Introduction to Climbing Course

    Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates in the booking calendar3 weekly sessions of 2 hoursBeginners

    $179 for the course

    Northern Beaches Rockhouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia19 km away

    A small-group course for new climbers that starts with an in-depth belay lesson, then covers balance, footwork and body positioning, some bouldering technique and a run-through of the gear you'll need.

  • Learn to climb

    Learn to Climb: Beginner

    Starts monthly, on Mondays 18:00–19:304 weekly sessions of 90 minutesBeginners

    $99 for the course

    Top Out Bouldering Gym, Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia35 km away

    A structured introduction to bouldering for climbers in their first year, working on green, blue and yellow problems: one core skill a week, covering footwork, handholds, balance and movement. Groups are capped at 8.