Climbing sessions for children in the school holidays, booked through the gym's online portal; dates for the next holidays aren't up yet.
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
Booked online: weekday slots from 16:00, weekend slots from 13:0045 minutesImprovers, Advanced
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.
Free to book
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
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
Set days in the school holidays, 12:00–14:002 hours
$40 a session
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away
Coach-led bouldering sessions in the school holidays for 8 to 18 year olds, with places limited to 16 a session. Book through TryBooking when dates are announced.
$40 a session
School holidays, 09:00–13:00 (next on 20 and 21 January 2027)1 or 2 daysBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$80 a day
Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away
Holiday mornings of belay training, technique coaching, knot tying, team games and free climbing for 11 to 17 year olds of any experience. Bring snacks and water; gear is provided.
$80 a day
Set weekday mornings in the Victorian school holidays90 minutesBeginners, Improvers
$35 a session
The Crux, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia16 km away
Coach-led bouldering mornings with games and challenges for children aged 6 to 12, booked one session at a time and capped at eight children. Climbing shoes are provided; bring runners, a water bottle and a snack.
$35 a session
Tuesdays to Thursdays in the school holidays, 10:30–12:302 hoursBeginners, Improvers
$60 a session
Gravity Worx, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia16 km away
Coached holiday sessions mixing climbing, games and coaching for children of all abilities; no experience needed. Sessions run only if minimum numbers are reached.
$60 a session
School holidays, 09:00–12:00 (doors open 08:45)3-hour mornings; book one day or the whole program
$63 a day
Flow Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia26 km away
Holiday mornings of bouldering for young climbers, with problem solving, fitness and games, best suited to ages 10 to 15.
$63 a day
School holidays, 10:30–14:30 with drop-off from 10:00; dates on the Blackburn timetableOne dayBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
Urban Climb Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia29 km away
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.