Included with entry
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.
As Boulder Lab Clayton lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.
Alternate Thursdays 18:00–19:30 (alternating with Ferntree Gully)1.5 hoursBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
Free with entry
A session for women and non-binary climbers led by the women's night coaches: about 45 minutes on a technique or skill, then 45 minutes of projecting and climbing together. First-timers are welcome and no booking is needed.
Free with entry
Wednesdays 17:00–18:30 or 18:30–20:00, plus Fridays 18:00–20:00 or Saturdays 11:00–13:00, in school termImprovers
$29.50 a week plus $201.50 a term
By invitation: for 8 to 12 year olds with at least a year of climbing, adding a second weekly session and more advanced climbing and performance skills.
$29.50 a week plus $201.50 a term
Mondays and Wednesdays 16:30–18:30 in school termSchool termImprovers, Advanced
$217 a month
The competitive pathway squad for young climbers interested in competition and performance climbing, adding more specific training and strength and conditioning. Entry is by assessment.
$217 a month
Mondays and Wednesdays 18:00–20:30 in school termSchool termAdvanced
$29.50 a week plus $461.50 a term
Clayton-only youth squad for athletes competing at state, national and international level, with individual programming on the wall and in strength and conditioning, plus work on mindset and injury prevention. Entry is by assessment.
$29.50 a week plus $461.50 a term
Fridays 17:00–18:00 or Saturdays 10:00–11:00 in school term; a Thursday class at the Friday time from Term 4 2026Weekly 1-hour class for a school termBeginners
$300 a term
Beginner bouldering class for 5 to 8 year olds in Kinder Lab, the under-12s area, teaching the basics through games and challenges. Places are limited and must be booked.
$300 a term
Fridays 18:00–19:30 or Saturdays 11:00–12:30 in school term; a Thursday class at the Friday time from Term 4 2026Weekly 90-minute class for a school termBeginners, Improvers
$400 a term
The next step from Mini Monkeys for 8 to 12 year olds, new or with some climbing behind them, with more technical learning and new movement skills in Kinder Lab. Classes have fixed places, so ask about space before booking.
$400 a term
In school term, in groups set by the coachesAdvanced
$29.50 a week plus $461.50 a term
By invitation: the first competition squad for young climbers on the competition pathway, building skills for state titles and beyond.
$29.50 a week plus $461.50 a term
Mondays and Wednesdays 17:00–18:30 in school termSchool termBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$195.33 a month
Coached squad for climbers aged 12 to 19 of any ability, with a structured curriculum from movement basics to problem solving and competition tactics. Up to six climbers per coach; competitions are optional.
$195.33 a month
By arrangement
One-to-one or two-person coaching with one of the coaches who work at Clayton and Ferntree Gully; book by emailing the gym.
Any time during staffed hours, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
La Roca Boulders, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia2.4 km away
On a first visit, staff take newcomers through the basics of bouldering safely and how the gym works before they start climbing.
Free with entry
Weekends 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00; weekdays 18:30 and 19:30; booked onlineAbout 30 minutesImprovers, Advanced
Free with entry
Urban Climb Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away
A free check of lead climbing and belaying that experienced leaders new to Urban Climb take with a partner, after a top-rope demo, before leading at any Urban Climb gym.
Free with entry
On the hour and half-hour during opening hours, no bookingAbout 30 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
Included in first-visit entry
Urban Climb Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away
The safety induction every first-time visitor completes before climbing, whatever their experience. Top-rope demos for the rope hall also run every half hour.
Included in first-visit entry
On your first visit, until an hour before closingBeginners
Included with entry
Boulder Lab Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia13 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
On your first visitBeginners
Free with entry
UP Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia14 km away
Every new climber signs the waiver (online beforehand saves time) and gets a quick in-person safety intro at the counter before climbing; mention you're new for extra tips.
Free with entry
Monday to Friday and some weekends, booked onlineImprovers, Advanced
Free with entry
Bayside Rock, Frankston, Victoria, Australia19 km away
A test that signs experienced climbers off to lead climb and lead belay at Bayside with the Edelrid Eddy. Bring your own harness, rope, shoes, locking carabiner and a partner; the belay device is provided.
Free with entry