Free with entry
Sign the waiver and watch the safety video online, then on arrival a staff member runs a short practical safety briefing and explains the training walls and the colour grades, after which you can climb on your own.
As Climb West Melbourne lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.
Tuesdays 16:15–17:45 and Saturdays 10:00–11:3090 minutesBeginners
$40 a week
The beginner group of the youth squad: coached sessions on technique, strength and mental skills for young climbers new to bouldering.
$40 a week
Tuesdays 17:45–19:15 and Saturdays 11:30–13:0090 minutesImprovers
$40 a week
The intermediate group of the youth squad, for young climbers with the basics who want to push their grades with coaching.
$40 a week
Thursdays 17:45–19:45 and Saturdays 13:30–15:302 hoursAdvanced
$40 a week
The advanced and competition group of the youth squad, by invitation from the coaches.
$40 a week
Thursdays 16:15–17:45 and Saturdays 08:30–10:0090 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$40 a week
Weekly coached bouldering sessions for younger climbers of all levels, building strength, confidence and creative problem-solving alongside other kids.
$40 a week
Mondays 16:15–17:4590 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$40 a week
An open coached session on the youth squad timetable for climbers aged 8 to 18.
$40 a week
Set days in the school holidays, 12:00–14:002 hours
$40 a session
Coach-led bouldering sessions in the school holidays for 8 to 18 year olds, with places limited to 16 a session. Book through TryBooking when dates are announced.
$40 a session
On arrival, any time in opening hours (at least 1.5 hours before close)Beginners
Free with entry
Cliffhanger Climbing Gym, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away
Instructors take every new climber through a safety briefing and show you how to climb and belay before you start. Climbers under 13 can't belay, so bring someone 13 or over to hold the rope.
Free with entry
Booked online: weekday slots from 16:00, weekend slots from 13:0045 minutesImprovers, Advanced
Free to book
Cliffhanger Climbing Gym, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away
Experienced lead climbers must pass this assessment before leading at Cliffhanger; come as a pair. From 13 for lead climbing and belaying, or from 11 to be assessed to lead only, with a parent or guardian present.
Free to book
On your first visit, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
Rocket Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia10 km away
Once the waiver is signed, staff give first-time climbers a short induction and a tour of the gym and its facilities before they start climbing.
Free with entry
Tuesdays 18:00 and 19:00Improvers, Advanced
Free with entry
Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia15 km away
A written test and a practical check of lead climbing and belaying for experienced leaders, who get a lead pass to clip to their harness. Bring a partner, your own harness, rope and karabiner.
Free with entry
On your first visit, during opening hours15 to 30 minutesBeginners
Free with entry
Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia15 km away
Every first-time visitor is shown how to use the harness, ropes and auto-belays and assessed before climbing on their own. Belayers must be 11 or older.
Free with entry
On your first visit, until an hour before closingBeginners
Included with entry
Boulder Lab Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia16 km away
A safety induction for first-time climbers covering falling, downclimbing and climbing around others. Sign the waiver and watch the safety video online beforehand, and arrive at least an hour before closing.
Included with entry