Taster sessions, learn to climb and lead courses, coaching, kids' clubs and more at climbing walls around the world.
Tuesdays 17:30–18:30, in nine-week seasons9 weekly sessions of 1 hourImprovers
$294 for the course
GRIPswich Bouldering, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Coaching for climbers who have the fundamentals and want to climb harder: moving efficiently on steeper problems, footwork and body position as the grades rise, planning problems and building climbing strength. A natural next step after Climbing 101.
$294 for the course
Tuesdays or Thursdays 16:00–17:00, in nine-week seasons9 weekly sessions of 1 hourBeginners, Improvers
$266 a season
GRIPswich Bouldering, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
A weekly kids' class mixing climbing with games and problem-solving, run as two separate groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A parent or guardian stays on site.
$266 a season
On your first visit, during opening hoursBeginners
Free with entry
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
A safety briefing for first-timers on the basics, how to fall safely and the gym's rules, after signing the online waiver. No booking needed unless you come as a group of six or more.
Free with entry
Tuesdays 18:00–19:30Weekly 90-minute sessionImprovers, Advanced
$49.55 a week
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
A weekly coached session for up to six climbers on blue tags and above, with drills, strength work and hangboarding to do between sessions and online support from the coach. Run by Axis Coaching and starts with an assessment.
$49.55 a week
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 17:30–19:00, in term time10-week termImprovers, Advanced
$504 a term
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Small-group coaching for young climbers who have outgrown the Youth Club, with an assessment, a personal training plan, goal-setting and competition preparation. Entry is by application, with trials.
$504 a term
Saturdays and Sundays 08:00–09:0010 weekly 1-hour classesBeginners
$210 for a class pack
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
A playful weekend club that teaches young children to boulder through games on the wall, with no experience needed. A parent must stay in the gym during class.
$210 for a class pack
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 17:00–19:00, in term time10-week termAdvanced
$724 a term
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Portside's elite youth squad, trained at O'Connor: competition-focused coaching in groups of up to six, with an athlete assessment and an online training programme. Entry is by application after the Development Squad, with trials.
$724 a term
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 16:00–17:30 and Saturdays 09:00–10:30, in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers
$374 a term
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Coached bouldering that mixes skills drills, games and free climbing to build technique, strength and confidence. No experience needed, parents needn't stay, and first-timers can book a free trial.
$374 a term
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 17:30–19:00, in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers
$374 a term
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
The Youth Club for older teens: 90-minute coached bouldering sessions that build technique, strength and confidence, open to complete beginners, with a free trial for first-timers.
$374 a term
School holidays: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 09:00–12:00 or 13:00–16:003 hoursBeginners
$35 a class
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
A coached half-day of bouldering in the school holidays that teaches basic skills and safety through problem-solving on the wall. No experience needed and parents needn't stay.
$35 a class
Wednesdays 18:30–19:301 hour
$14 a class
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
A flowing, strength-focused yoga class that builds flexibility, balance and body awareness, in the studio at O'Connor.
$14 a class
Saturdays 08:30–09:30 and 10:00–11:001 hour
$14 a class
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
A gentle flow to warm up followed by long holds and deep stretches, aimed at recovery, balance and calm.
$14 a class
By appointment1 hourBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
$75 an hour
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
One-to-one or small-group coaching from Axis Coaching that starts with an assessment of technique, strength and mobility and builds a plan around your goals.
$75 an hour
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
On your first visit, during opening hoursBeginners
Free with entry
Ascend Bouldering, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Staff give every first-time climber a safety briefing on falling and the matted bouldering area before they start. Sign the online waiver before you arrive to save time.
Free with entry
On your first visitBeginners
Free with entry
Pulse Climbing Warners Bay, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Every climber gets a safety briefing on their first visit, covering how to fall onto the mats and how to climb safely in the gym. No booking is needed.
Free with entry
Term timeAdvanced
Pulse Climbing Warners Bay, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Invitation-only training clinic for dedicated young climbers who want to take their climbing as far as they can.
Mondays and Fridays 16:15–17:15 in term timeSchool term of weekly 1-hour sessionsBeginners
Pulse Climbing Warners Bay, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
After-school clinic for primary school children new to climbing, teaching the basics through games and play-based activities, with a different focus each week.
Wednesdays and Thursdays 16:15–17:15 in term timeSchool term of weekly 1-hour sessionsImprovers
Pulse Climbing Warners Bay, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Term clinic for primary school climbers who have the basics and want to build the skills and confidence for harder problems.
Set days in the school holidays, 10:00–13:003 hoursBeginners, Improvers
Pulse Climbing Warners Bay, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
A small-group morning in the school holidays with warm-ups, climbing games, individual coaching tips, a healthy morning tea and a cool-down; open to beginner and intermediate climbers.
By arrangement
Pulse Climbing Warners Bay, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Coaching tailored to one climber's goals; enquire with what you want to work on and the gym you'd like to train at.
Twice a week in term time8 weeks of two 1.5-hour sessions a weekImprovers
$52 a week
Beta Park Bouldering, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Coached youth team for 11 to 15 year olds who already climb and want to progress, in small groups of up to eight. Members commit to the full 8-week term and can climb any time during it.
$52 a week
Fridays 16:00–17:00 in term time8 weekly sessions of 1 hourBeginners
$38 a week
Beta Park Bouldering, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
A beginners' climbing club for 6 to 10 year olds with little or no experience, coached in small groups of up to eight. Children join for the whole 8-week term and can climb at the gym any time during it.
$38 a week
School holidays, 09:00–10:30 on set days1.5 hours a day, booked for 1 to 3 days
Beta Park Bouldering, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Coached holiday sessions for kids in small groups of eight, followed by day entry to keep climbing. Shoe and chalk hire are free on paid days, and under-13s need a parent or guardian with them after the session.
As the walls list them. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book.