Free to book
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.
As Cliffhanger Climbing Gym lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.
On arrival, any time in opening hours (at least 1.5 hours before close)Beginners
Free with entry
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
Weekend mornings 08:30–11:00, on dates posted on the booking portal2 sessions of 2.5 hoursImprovers
One course over two mornings that teaches the basics of lead climbing and lead belaying indoors, and everything you need to go on to Cliffhanger's lead assessment.
Mondays or Fridays 18:00–20:002 hours a weekAdvanced
$155 a month
The top group of the Youth Program, by invitation only, for young climbers ready to push their grades.
$155 a month
Mondays or Fridays 16:30–18:302 hours a weekBeginners, Improvers
$155 a month
Weekly coached sessions for young climbers to learn the ropes and develop their technique, working on individual goals, with free climbing outside class times as part of the membership.
$155 a month
Tuesdays 16:00–18:002 hours a weekBeginners, Improvers
$155 a month
A weekly coached class where young children learn to climb and build their skills on the tall walls, with free climbing outside class times as part of the membership. Places are limited, so join the waitlist.
$155 a month
During the Victorian school holidays, booked online
Climbing sessions for children in the school holidays, booked through the gym's online portal; dates for the next holidays aren't up yet.
Saturdays 08:30–09:301 hour
$20 a class
Yin yoga with long, supported holds for the joints and connective tissue, flexibility and recovery. Bring a water bottle and a mat (spares can be arranged) and arrive 10 minutes early; up to eight people.
$20 a class
Any time during opening hours, no bookingBeginners
Free with entry
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away
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.
Free with entry
On your first visit, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
Rocket Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia7.3 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, Australia12 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, Australia12 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, Australia14 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 the hour and half-hour during opening hours, no bookingAbout 30 minutesBeginners
Included in first-visit entry
Urban Climb Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia15 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