$155 a month
Included in the under-18 membership ($35.76 a week, billed monthly); add gear hire for $20 a month, or both weekly classes for $195 a month. A trial session costs $40.
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.
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
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
Tuesdays 16:15–17:45 and Saturdays 10:00–11:3090 minutesBeginners
$40 a week
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away
The beginner group of the youth squad: coached sessions on technique, strength and mental skills for young climbers new to bouldering.
$40 a week
Tuesdays 17:45–19:15 and Saturdays 11:30–13:0090 minutesImprovers
$40 a week
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away
The intermediate group of the youth squad, for young climbers with the basics who want to push their grades with coaching.
$40 a week
Thursdays 17:45–19:45 and Saturdays 13:30–15:302 hoursAdvanced
$40 a week
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away
The advanced and competition group of the youth squad, by invitation from the coaches.
$40 a week
Thursdays 16:15–17:45 and Saturdays 08:30–10:0090 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$40 a week
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away
Weekly coached bouldering sessions for younger climbers of all levels, building strength, confidence and creative problem-solving alongside other kids.
$40 a week
Mondays 16:15–17:4590 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$40 a week
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away
An open coached session on the youth squad timetable for climbers aged 8 to 18.
$40 a week
On requestImprovers, Advanced
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia8.5 km away
Programmes for young climbers beyond the standard youth groups; email the gym for details.