What Northern Beaches Rockhouse teaches, with who each class is for and what it costs, as the wall lists them.
On arrival, when a lead-qualified staff member is freeImprovers, Advanced
First-time lead climbers are assessed on their gear, communication, set-up, climbing and belaying before they get the in-house lead pass, worn on the harness while leading. Bring your own rope, harness and belay device in good condition.
Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates in the booking calendar3 weekly sessions of 2 hoursBeginners
$179 for the course
A small-group course for new climbers that starts with an in-depth belay lesson, then covers balance, footwork and body positioning, some bouldering technique and a run-through of the gear you'll need.
$179 for the course
Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates on request3 weekly sessions: 3 hours, then 2 hours eachImprovers, Advanced
$239 for the course
Takes confident top-rope climbers (grade 18 and up) through lead climbing and lead belaying: safety, knots, gear and technique, with outdoor skills on request. It ends with the Rockhouse lead assessment so you can lead on your own. Aimed at adults; under-18s need a parent's consent.
$239 for the course
Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays 16:30–18:00 in term timeOne 90-minute session a week for the school termBeginners, Improvers
$220 a term
A term-long after-school programme for children new to climbing: groups are split by age, each with its own belayer for the term, and learn new techniques, goal setting and teamwork. Bookings open about three weeks before each term and fill quickly.
$220 a term
Fridays 17:00–18:30 in term timeOne 90-minute session a week for the school termBeginners, Improvers
$220 a term
A social weekly climbing group for teenagers, from complete beginners up. It isn't training-focused: it aims to leave them able to keep climbing on their own, and stronger climbers can go on to try out for the Youth Squads.
$220 a term
Juniors Mon 16:00–18:00 and Thu 16:00–17:30; seniors Tue 16:00–18:00 and Thu 17:30–19:00; term timeTwo sessions a week for the school termAdvanced
$350 a term
Invitation-only junior and senior squads that train twice a week with experienced coaches, working on advanced technique in every discipline and competition preparation. For young climbers already confident on medium to hard grades; places are by try-out.
$350 a term
Selected days in the NSW school holidays, 09:30–15:306-hour dayBeginners, Improvers
$99 a day
A supervised day of climbing in the school holidays: a warm-up and safety basics, then team games and challenges across the gym, with breaks for recess and lunch. Bring a packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle. Dates for the next holidays haven't been announced yet.
$99 a day
As the walls list them. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book.