Free with entry
$10 fee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late or miss it. Ages 10+ to climb, 13+ to belay. Bring a rope of at least 50 m, a harness and an approved assisted-braking belay device.
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.
As Urban Climb Blackburn lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.
On the hour and half-hour during opening hours, no bookingAbout 30 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
Included in first-visit entry
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
Starts monthly; next on Thursdays 18:30 from 5 November3 weekly sessions of 90 minutesBeginners
$220 for the course
A beginners’ course in the bouldering hall covering safety, etiquette, basic technique and climbing terms, with skills that carry over to rope climbing.
$220 for the course
Starts monthly; next on Mondays 18:30–21:30 from 9 November or Saturdays 09:00–12:00 from 14 November3 weekly sessions of 3 hoursImprovers
$560 for the course
Teaches top-rope climbers to lead climb and lead belay, with an assessment in the third session; passing earns an Urban Climb lead pass for every Urban Climb gym. Climbers should manage grade 18 on top rope.
$560 for the course
Runs in 4-week blocks; the latest at Blackburn started 17 October 2026, Saturdays 10:00–12:004 weekly sessions of 2 hoursImprovers
$330 for the course
A coached adult training squad for climbers comfortable on the green to orange circuits who want a structured approach to harder grades and movement.
$330 for the course
Wednesdays 17:30–19:30 and Saturdays 13:00–15:00 in school terms9-week termAdvanced
$750 a term
Coaching for teenagers working towards individual and competition goals, building on the Intermediate programme. Entry is by trial day.
$750 a term
Tuesdays 18:30–20:30 or Saturdays 10:15–12:15 in school terms9-week term of weekly 2-hour classesBeginners
$480 a term
Weekly coached classes that teach teenagers the basics of climbing through individual and group activities; every new student starts here.
$480 a term
Tuesdays 16:15–18:15 or Saturdays 08:00–10:00 in school terms9-week term of weekly 2-hour classesBeginners
$480 a term
Weekly coached classes that teach the basics of climbing through individual and group activities; every new student starts here. Victoria’s programme takes climbers from age 10.
$480 a term
Mondays and Fridays 18:30–20:30, or Wednesdays 18:30–20:30 and Saturdays 10:15–12:15, in school terms9-week term of two classes a weekImprovers
$650 a term
Goal-driven classes for experienced teenage climbers, introducing climbing-specific training. Places are at the head coach’s discretion, with trial days before each semester.
$650 a term
Mondays and Fridays 16:50–18:15, or Wednesdays 16:15–18:15 and Saturdays 08:00–10:00, in school terms9-week term of two classes a weekImprovers
$650 a term
Goal-driven classes for young climbers with experience, introducing climbing-specific training. Places are at the head coach’s discretion, with trial days before each semester.
$650 a term
School holidays, 10:30–14:30 with drop-off from 10:00; dates on the Blackburn timetableOne dayBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
Coached school holiday days of climbing games, technique and supervised climbing, for any ability; parents don’t need to stay. Morning tea is provided, so pack a lunch.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 19:0050 minutes
Included in membership
An evening vinyasa yoga class in the yoga studio, following the 18:00 class.
Included in membership
Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:0050 minutes
Included in membership
A vinyasa flow class in the yoga studio focused on mobility and strength; mats are provided.
Included in membership
Any time during staffed hours, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
La Roca Boulders, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 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
On your first visit, until an hour before closingBeginners
Included with entry
Boulder Lab Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 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 visit, until an hour before closingBeginners
Included with entry
Boulder Lab Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 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
On your first visitBeginners
Free with entry
UP Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia15 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
Tuesdays 18:00 and 19:00Improvers, Advanced
Free with entry
Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia17 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