Taster sessions, learn to climb and lead courses, coaching, kids' clubs and more at climbing walls in and around Melbourne.
Any time during staffed hours, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
La Roca Boulders, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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
Tuesday to Friday; weekends by arrangementBeginners, Improvers
La Roca Boulders, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
One-to-one sessions with a qualified personal trainer and climbing coach covering strength training technique, climbing-specific strength and mobility, efficient movement and goal setting, for beginner and intermediate climbers.
Sundays 15:00; Mondays to Wednesdays 18:00 and 19:0060 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$20 a session
OnSight Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hour-long coached sessions on the fundamentals of moving on the wall, with technique tips, strength work and general advice, for climbers of every level. Book online at least 48 hours ahead.
$20 a session
Any time during opening hours, no bookingBeginners
Free with entry
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sign the waiver and watch the safety video online, then on arrival a staff member runs a short practical safety briefing and explains the training walls and the colour grades, after which you can climb on your own.
Free with entry
Tuesdays 16:15–17:45 and Saturdays 10:00–11:3090 minutesBeginners
$40 a week
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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, Australia
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, Australia
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, Australia
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, Australia
An open coached session on the youth squad timetable for climbers aged 8 to 18.
$40 a week
Set days in the school holidays, 12:00–14:002 hours
$40 a session
Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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
Beginners
Flow Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Coached classes for complete beginners that teach the fundamentals of bouldering: movement technique, falling safely, reading problems and building confidence on the wall. No experience needed.
Each school term, one or two sessions a weekSchool term
$160 a month
Flow Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A term-time squad for young climbers that coaches technique, strength and confidence, sold as a membership that also gives unlimited climbing.
$160 a month
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, Australia
Holiday mornings of bouldering for young climbers, with problem solving, fitness and games, best suited to ages 10 to 15.
$63 a day
On your first visit, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
Rocket Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Once the waiver is signed, staff give first-time climbers a short induction and a tour of the gym and its facilities before they start climbing.
Free with entry
On your first visit, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
The Crux, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A member of staff gives a short safety briefing at the counter and points you to the easiest climbs. The waiver and safety video can be done online beforehand; under-18s need a parent or guardian to complete the waiver.
Free with entry
Tuesdays or Wednesdays 16:15–17:15 in term time10 weekly sessions of 1 hourBeginners, Improvers
$350 for the term
The Crux, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Coached weekly bouldering for children aged 8 to 12 in groups of up to eight, with warm-ups, skill drills and challenges on the wall. The full term ticket also lets them climb at the gym outside their sessions.
$350 for the term
Tuesdays 17:30–18:45 in term time10 weekly sessions of 75 minutes
The Crux, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Coached weekly bouldering sessions for teenagers aged 13 to 17 through the school term, in groups of up to ten.
Set weekday mornings in the Victorian school holidays90 minutesBeginners, Improvers
$35 a session
The Crux, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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
Mondays 18:001 hourBeginners
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A drop-in hour for first-timers or anyone wanting to settle their nerves: bouldering basics, how to fall, and making the most of trying and failing on the wall.
Four-week programmes, booked online4 weekly sessions of 1.5 hoursImprovers
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A small-group programme for climbers on the red and purple circuits and breaking into black, covering footwork, body positioning, route reading and problem solving with weekly feedback.
Drop-in workshops; dates posted on InstagramBeginners, Improvers
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A drop-in workshop on dynos, movement and momentum for climbers on the blue to purple circuits, led by one of the gym's setters.
Drop-in workshops; dates posted on InstagramImprovers
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
An intermediate drop-in workshop on dynamic and coordination moves for climbers on the purple to black circuits.
Drop-in workshops; dates posted on InstagramAdvanced
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Movement drills for precise coordination, for confident dynoers cruising the black circuit and trying yellow and harder.
On requestImprovers, Advanced
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Programmes for young climbers beyond the standard youth groups; email the gym for details.
Wednesdays 16:30–17:30 in term time10 weekly sessions of 1 hour
$410 a term
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Group sessions for up to eight children, building skills and fitness, with a membership to climb in the main gym any time during the term.
$410 a term
Thursdays 17:00–18:30 in term time10 weekly sessions of 1.5 hours
$450 a term
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Group sessions for up to eight young climbers, building technique and fitness, with a membership to climb in the main gym any time during the term.
$450 a term
Mondays or Tuesdays 17:00–18:00 in term time10 weekly sessions of 1 hour
$410 a term
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Small-group sessions (up to six children) that build skills and fitness through fun bouldering, with a membership so children can also climb in the main gym any time during the term.
$410 a term
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Functional strength training in the gym with rings, kettlebells, bars and bodyweight exercises, aimed at turning gym strength into stronger climbing.
By arrangement
BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
One-to-one sessions with the gym's coaches: personalised strength training and programmes for adult beginners and intermediates, or youth development and competition preparation with a state coach.
Monday to Friday and some weekends, booked onlineImprovers, Advanced
Free with entry
Bayside Rock, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
A test that signs experienced climbers off to lead climb and lead belay at Bayside with the Edelrid Eddy. Bring your own harness, rope, shoes, locking carabiner and a partner; the belay device is provided.
Free with entry
As the walls list them. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book.