Free with entry
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.
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On your first visit, until an hour before closingBeginners
Included with entry
Boulder Lab Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia6.8 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
Tuesdays 18:00 and 19:00Improvers, Advanced
Free with entry
Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia7.1 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, Australia7.1 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 arrival, any time in opening hours (at least 1.5 hours before close)Beginners
Free with entry
Cliffhanger Climbing Gym, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia7.3 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, Australia7.3 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
The Crux, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia8.6 km away
A member of staff gives a short safety briefing at the counter and points you to the easiest climbs. The waiver and safety video can be done online beforehand; under-18s need a parent or guardian to complete the waiver.
Free with entry