Free with entry
Staff show first-time climbers around and go over basic movement, how to read problems and the colour grades, how to fall and land safely, and gym etiquette. Sign the online waiver before you arrive.
As 1UP Bouldering lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.
Every second Tuesday 18:00–19:001 hourBeginners
Free class
A coached hour for newer climbers working on the yellow, blue and purple problems, the three easiest colours, covering technique and building confidence. Up to six climbers a session; book a place online.
Free class
On arrival, no booking neededUnder 10 minutesBeginners
Elevate Climbing Villawood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia6.4 km away
Staff show first-time visitors how to belay and give safety tips, then check them on the instruction wall before signing them off to climb. Climbers from other gyms do it too.
Within 15 minutes of arriving on a first visitBeginners
$6 extra on a first visit
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia12 km away
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.
$6 extra on a first visit
Call ahead to bookImprovers, Advanced
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia12 km away
A separate assessment that climbers must pass before leading at the gym.
On your first visit, during opening hoursBeginners
Free with entry
The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia13 km away
First-time climbers get a free safety induction on how the centre's belay systems work before they climb, with staff on hand to supervise afterwards.
Free with entry
On a first visit, no booking neededBeginners
$5 on a first visit
Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia15 km away
Staff teach first-time visitors to belay and give a safety briefing for the bouldering area.
$5 on a first visit
Booked onlineImprovers, Advanced
$5 a person
Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia15 km away
Climbers must pass an assessment before leading, belaying with an approved assisted-braking device such as a Grigri, Pilot or MegaJul.
$5 a person