Taster sessions, learn to climb and lead courses, coaching, kids' clubs and more at climbing walls around the world.
Saturdays 10:00–11:30 in school term90 minutesBeginners, Improvers
$36 a session
Laneway Boulders, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
A weekly term-time coached session for climbers aged 12 and over, working on technique, movement and confidence with plenty of climbing time. No experience needed.
$36 a session
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10:00–11:30 in the school holidays90 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$36 a session
Laneway Boulders, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Action-packed holiday climbing sessions for 8 to 13-year-olds of all abilities.
$36 a session
By arrangement with the coach1 hourBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$80 a session
Laneway Boulders, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
One-to-one or paired sessions with one of the gym's setters or coaches, tailored to your goals, from first-timers learning the basics to climbers chasing a new grade.
$80 a session
Beginners
Free with entry
The Boulder Hub, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
First-timers are taken through the gym's safety rules and bouldering etiquette before they climb. Under-18s need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver on their first visit.
Free with entry
Mon, Wed and Fri 16:00–17:30 in term time90-minute sessions over a school termBeginners, Improvers
$375 a term
The Boulder Hub, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
After-school squad for young boulderers building their foundations, coached on technique, strength, strategy and sportsmanship, with a path into competitions for those who want it.
$375 a term
10-week training blocks, by application or invitationAdvanced
The Boulder Hub, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Elite Youth (12–15) and Elite Senior (16–18) squads for dedicated, successful competition climbers, who must attend every session of each block. Apply by email.
Mon, Wed and Fri 17:30–19:00 in term time90-minute sessions over a school termImprovers, Advanced
$375 a term
The Boulder Hub, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Squad for older youth climbers ready to train harder, with coaching aimed at stronger bouldering and state and national competitions.
$375 a term
Tuesdays 16:00–17:00 in term time1-hour weekly sessions over a school termBeginners
$320 a term
The Boulder Hub, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
A weekly coached session for young children, building strength, technique, focus and confidence through bouldering. Places depend on the child's maturity, so the gym asks parents to get in touch first.
$320 a term
By arrangement30 or 60 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$75 an hour
The Boulder Hub, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
One-to-one or small-group coaching for anyone from new climbers wanting confidence to athletes with competition or outdoor goals.
$75 an hour
On your first visit, during opening hoursBeginners
Free with entry
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
On a first visit staff run every climber through how climbing and belaying work. Complete the online waiver beforehand; children under 12 can't belay.
Free with entry
Wednesdays 18:00 on set dates, about once a month90 minutesBeginners
$45 a person
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
A session led by an experienced coach that gives newcomers the skills to start climbing, and lets returning climbers brush up while getting fitter and stronger.
$45 a person
Monday to Thursday 16:15–17:00 and Tuesdays 17:15–18:00, in school terms45 minutes a week through the school termBeginners
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
Term-time classes in which young children learn the basics of climbing and build confidence, working through level sheets and collecting certificates as they progress.
Tuesdays 18:00–19:00 and Thursdays 17:15–18:15, in school terms10 weekly sessions of 60 minutes
$175 a term
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
Term-time sessions for teenagers with accredited coaches, who teach skills and technique whether climbers come for fun and friends or want to take up the sport seriously.
$175 a term
Mondays and Wednesdays 17:15 and Saturdays 10:15, in school termsBeginners
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
Combined classes that give children a taste of both ninja obstacle training and rock climbing, without levels or certificates. Booking is essential.
Mondays 16:15–17:00 and Tuesdays 16:15–17:00 and 17:15–18:00, in school termsBeginners, Improvers
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
The step up from ABC Climb: instructors teach 10 and 11-year-olds to belay each other and give them new challenges on the walls.
School holidays
$40 for a combined workshop
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
Climbing, aerials and ninja workshops every school holidays, pairing climbing with ninja or aerials or running one activity on its own. Drop children off, or wait in the café.
$40 for a combined workshop
Tuesdays and Thursdays 16:30 and 17:30 in school terms; adults only (17+) Thursdays 18:30
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
Aerial silks classes that build core strength through graceful lines, moves and drops on the fabric, with an adults-only class on Thursday evenings.
On request, for private groups of six or moreHalf or full dayBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
Guided climbing and abseiling trips on natural rock with qualified outdoor guides, for all abilities; sunset and night climbs are available.
Wednesdays 16:15–17:00, in school terms10 weekly sessions of 45 minutes
$175 a term
Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia
A ninja obstacle course class full of swinging, jumping and balancing challenges for energetic children.
$175 a term
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.
Alternate weeks at Enoggera and Morningside, confirmed on booking2 hoursBeginners
$45 a session
9 Degrees Enoggera, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
A small-group bouldering session for climbers who have just started, covering fundamentals and movement basics, with 30 minutes of individual feedback. Run by Motion Climbing, 9 Degrees Brisbane's coaching partner.
$45 a session
Weekly, alternating between Enoggera and Morningside4 weekly sessionsBeginners, Improvers
$270 for the course
9 Degrees Enoggera, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
A progressive four-week programme for a small group that trains together, with individual feedback and a group chat between sessions. Register interest and Motion Climbing gets in touch as places open.
$270 for the course
2 hours
$150 a session
9 Degrees Enoggera, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
A personalised one-to-one session on whatever you want to improve, from technique and movement to strength training, with real-time feedback.
$150 a session
2 hours
$150 a session
9 Degrees Enoggera, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
A one-off, one-to-one assessment of your movement and strength, with video analysis, finger-strength and pulling tests and a written report on what to train next.
$150 a session
On your first visit, no booking neededBeginners
Free with entry
1UP Bouldering, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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
Every second Tuesday 18:00–19:001 hourBeginners
Free class
1UP Bouldering, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
A coached hour for newer climbers working on the yellow, blue and purple problems, the three easiest colours, covering technique and building confidence. Up to six climbers a session; book a place online.
Free class
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
On the hour and half-hour during opening hoursBeginners
Free with entry
GRIPswich Bouldering, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
A short briefing everyone has before climbing for the first time: how to fall well, keeping the mats clear and gym etiquette. No booking needed; sign the waiver online beforehand to save time.
Free with entry
Mondays 17:30–18:30, in nine-week seasons9 weekly sessions of 1 hourBeginners, Improvers
$266 for the course
GRIPswich Bouldering, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Coached bouldering technique for complete beginners and self-taught climbers: footwork, body position and balance, reading a problem before you start, and the confidence to try harder climbs.
$266 for the course
As the walls list them. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book.