Northern Beaches Rockhouse

About

As we last found them. Prices change, so check the wall's website before you go.

Day pass

$23

- Entry with harness hire: $29.50

- Student: $20 ($26.50 with harness); $15 on Wednesday evenings (Student Night, with student ID)

- Under 16s: $17 ($23.50 with harness)

- Family (2 adults and 2 children): $70 ($92 with harnesses); extra child $17

- Bouldering only: $15

- Hire: shoes $7, climbing harness $6.50, belayer harness $3.50, chalk bag $3, full gear package $14.50

- Caving tunnels: $6 (glow stick included)

- 5-visit pass: $105 adult, $92 student, $78 under 16s (expires after 6 months)

- 10-visit pass: $195 adult, $170 student, $144 under 16s, $130 bouldering only (expires after 12 months)

- 20-visit pass: $368 adult, $320 student, $272 under 16s (expires after 12 months)

- School holiday pass (ages 4 to 17, unlimited entry for two weeks): $55, $70 with harness, $95 with all gear

Membership

$135a month

- Pre-paid memberships with no lock-in; gear hire not included

- 1 month: student $110, under 16s $90, bouldering only $95

- 3 months: $350 adult, $300 student, $250 under 16s, $255 bouldering only

- 6 months: $650 adult, $580 student, $480 under 16s, $480 bouldering only

- 12 months: $1,150 adult, $1,000 student, $850 under 16s, $800 bouldering only

As the wall lists them. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book.

• Induction

  Lead Assessment

  On arrival, when a lead-qualified staff member is free · Improvers, 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.

• Learn to climbAges 18+

  Introduction to Climbing Course

  Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates in the booking calendar · 3 weekly sessions of 2 hours · Beginners

  $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

• Lead courseTeens and adults

  Lead Climbing Course

  Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates on request · 3 weekly sessions: 3 hours, then 2 hours each · Improvers, 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

• ClubAges 7–12

  Kids Club

  Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays 16:30–18:00 in term time · One 90-minute session a week for the school term · Beginners, 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

• ClubAges 13–18

  Youth Group

  Fridays 17:00–18:30 in term time · One 90-minute session a week for the school term · Beginners, 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

• ClubAges 10–18

  Youth Squads

  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 time · Two sessions a week for the school term · Advanced

  $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

As the wall announced them. Plans change, so check with the wall before you go.

• Nov3Tue
  Social

  Monthly Mingle

  Tue 3 Nov 2026, 18:00–20:00 · 20% off entry

  A monthly meet-up for climbers looking for partners or new people to climb with, open to all levels, with a discount on entry. Many head next door to 4 Pines afterwards.

• Dec1Tue
  Social

  Monthly Mingle

  Tue 1 Dec 2026, 18:00–20:00 · 20% off entry

  A monthly meet-up for climbers looking for partners or new people to climb with, open to all levels, with a discount on entry. Many head next door to 4 Pines afterwards.

• Jan5Tue
  Social

  Monthly Mingle

  Tue 5 Jan 2027, 18:00–20:00 · 20% off entry

  A monthly meet-up for climbers looking for partners or new people to climb with, open to all levels, with a discount on entry. Many head next door to 4 Pines afterwards.

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