Free with entry
Every first-time climber gets a safety induction on bouldering safely and falling onto the mats, with a demonstration and a check by the staff before climbing. Sign the waiver online beforehand to save time; climbers must be 12 or over.
As Top Out Bouldering Gym lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.
Starts monthly, on Mondays 18:00–19:304 weekly sessions of 90 minutesBeginners
$99 for the course
A structured introduction to bouldering for climbers in their first year, working on green, blue and yellow problems: one core skill a week, covering footwork, handholds, balance and movement. Groups are capped at 8.
$99 for the course
Wednesdays 18:00–19:001 hourBeginners
Free with entry
Small-group coaching in basic climbing movement and technique for climbers working on green, blue and yellow problems, capped at 5 climbers.
Free with entry
Fridays 16:00–17:001 hourImprovers
$29 a session
Small-group coaching for climbers projecting yellow, black and white problems: refining technique, body tension and efficient movement on harder terrain. Capped at 5 climbers.
$29 a session
Starts monthly, on Tuesdays 19:30–21:004 weekly sessions of 90 minutesImprovers
$149 for the course
The follow-on course for climbers on yellow, black and white problems, with a week each on mindset, endurance, momentum and sequencing. Groups are capped at 8.
$149 for the course
Tuesdays 18:00–19:001 hour
$29 a class
A strength and conditioning class aimed at the muscles and movements climbing uses, working the core, upper and lower body, run by local personal trainers. Capped at 8.
$29 a class
Thursdays 18:00–19:00 and 19:30–20:301 hour
$29 a class
A mobility and flexibility class designed for climbers, booked as the Mobility & Movement Class. Capped at 8.
$29 a class
On request1 hourBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$89 a session
One-to-one coaching built around your own goals, from breaking through a plateau to sending a long-term project or learning a harder technique. Enquire by email to book.
$89 a session
On a first visit, no booking neededBeginners
$5 on a first visit
Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia23 km away
Staff teach first-time visitors to belay and give a safety briefing for the bouldering area.
$5 on a first visit
Booked onlineImprovers, Advanced
$5 a person
Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia23 km away
Climbers must pass an assessment before leading, belaying with an approved assisted-braking device such as a Grigri, Pilot or MegaJul.
$5 a person
On arrival, no booking neededUnder 10 minutesBeginners
Elevate Climbing Villawood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia23 km away
Staff show first-time visitors how to belay and give safety tips, then check them on the instruction wall before signing them off to climb. Climbers from other gyms do it too.
On your first visit, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
1UP Bouldering, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia26 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
Within 15 minutes of arriving on a first visitBeginners
$6 extra on a first visit
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia35 km away
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
Call ahead to bookImprovers, Advanced
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia35 km away
A separate assessment that climbers must pass before leading at the gym.