Waived for climbers who finish the Sydney Rock Climbing lead course.
A separate assessment that climbers must pass before leading at the gym.
As Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.
Thursdays 18:30–20:001.5 hoursBeginners
$49 for the session
A single session for first-time climbers covering the basics of roped climbing and bouldering, run by Sydney Rock Climbing at the gym.
$49 for the session
Within 15 minutes of arriving on a first visitBeginners
$6 extra on a first visit
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
Wednesdays 18:30–20:004 weekly sessions of 1.5 hoursBeginners
$179 for the course
A beginners' course that builds climbing and bouldering technique over four weeks, with no experience needed. Run by Sydney Rock Climbing at the gym.
$179 for the course
Saturdays 09:00–15:30, with extra dates on the booking page1 dayImprovers
$155 for the course
Teaches clipping, safe falling, rope management and dynamic lead belaying with assisted and tube-style devices. You should be comfortable top-roping grade 17 first.
$155 for the course
Wednesdays or Fridays 16:30–18:30 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers
$350 a term
After-school squad for older children and teens, building technique, strength and belaying skills, with grading assessments each term.
$350 a term
Tuesdays or Thursdays 16:30–18:00 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers
$350 a term
After-school climbing squad led by a qualified teacher, with grading assessments at the end of each term. Children under 10 need a parent to belay.
$350 a term
Mondays plus an age-group day, 16:30–18:30 in term time10-week termAdvanced
$700 a term
Invitation-only squad training twice a week that prepares young climbers for competitions and outdoor climbing.
$700 a term
Saturdays 09:30–11:30 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers
$350 a term
Saturday morning squad for younger children, with instructors belaying, so no parent needs to stay.
$350 a term
Weekdays in the NSW school holidays, 09:00–16:001 dayBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$120 a day
Full-day holiday camps of climbing, games and technique, with children 10 and over also taught to belay. Bring lunch, snacks and water.
$120 a day
Mondays to Thursdays 18:30–19:30, Saturdays 09:30–10:301 hour
Free with entry
Vinyasa flow classes suitable for all abilities. Bring your own mat.
Free with entry
By arrangementBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$90 an hour
One-to-one or small-group coaching with a Sydney Rock Climbing instructor, from first moves to technique, bouldering tactics and training plans.
$90 an hour
By arrangementBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$70 an hour
Private sessions for young climbers of any age and ability, for those who want to progress faster or can't make a squad session.
$70 an hour
On your first visit, during opening hoursBeginners
Free with entry
The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2.8 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 St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia10 km away
Staff teach first-time visitors to belay and give a safety briefing for the bouldering area.
$5 on a first visit
Improvers, Advanced
$5 a person
Climb Fit St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia10 km away
Climbers must pass an assessment before leading, belaying with an approved assisted-braking device.
$5 a person
On your first visit, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
1UP Bouldering, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia12 km away
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.
Free with entry
On a first visit, no booking neededBeginners
$5 on a first visit
Climb Fit Macquarie, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia14 km away
On your first visit staff teach you to belay on the top ropes and give a safety briefing for the bouldering area, after which you can climb on your own.
$5 on a first visit
On a first visit, no booking neededBeginners
$5 on a first visit
Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia16 km away
Staff teach first-time visitors to belay and give a safety briefing for the bouldering area.
$5 on a first visit