Free with entry
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.
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Tuesdays or Wednesdays 16:15–17:15 in term time10 weekly sessions of 1 hourBeginners, Improvers
$350 for the term
Coached weekly bouldering for children aged 8 to 12 in groups of up to eight, with warm-ups, skill drills and challenges on the wall. The full term ticket also lets them climb at the gym outside their sessions.
$350 for the term
Tuesdays 17:30–18:45 in term time10 weekly sessions of 75 minutes
Coached weekly bouldering sessions for teenagers aged 13 to 17 through the school term, in groups of up to ten.
Set weekday mornings in the Victorian school holidays90 minutesBeginners, Improvers
$35 a session
Coach-led bouldering mornings with games and challenges for children aged 6 to 12, booked one session at a time and capped at eight children. Climbing shoes are provided; bring runners, a water bottle and a snack.
$35 a session
Walk in during opening hours; quieter weekday afternoons are bestImprovers, Advanced
Gravity Worx, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia0.5 km away
Climbers who already lead are assessed by staff on a walk-in basis to be signed off for lead climbing and lead belaying; the gym runs no lead courses.
On your first visitBeginners
Free with entry
Gravity Worx, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia0.5 km away
Once your waiver is signed, staff give you a short safety induction before you climb; it usually takes a few minutes. No booking needed.
Free with entry
On your first visit, until an hour before closingBeginners
Included with entry
Boulder Lab Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia5.1 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, Australia8.5 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, Australia8.5 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 the hour and half-hour during opening hours, no bookingAbout 30 minutesBeginners
Included in first-visit entry
Urban Climb Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia8.5 km away
A compulsory safety demo for everyone on their first visit, whatever their experience. Fill in the online waiver first (a parent or guardian signs for under-18s), then join the next demo when you arrive.
Included in first-visit entry