Saltwater Reserve Bouldering Wall

A free wall in a Point Cook sports reserve

Saltwater Reserve Bouldering Wall is a free outdoor climbing wall in Saltwater Reserve, the large multi-sport reserve that Wyndham City Council runs on Saltwater Promenade in Point Cook. It stands in the middle of the reserve, north of the tennis courts and the basketball half courts, and the council lists it among the facilities anyone in the community can use.

The wall

It is a long, low run of angled pale panels studded with holds, partly sheltered by a sloping canopy, with rubber safety surfacing along its whole length. There are no overhanging sections, so it suits traversing and easy to moderate problems. A plaque on the wall sets out three colour circuits: orange for beginners, green once you have mastered the orange, and red as the advanced challenge. It also suggests using fewer holds to make any circuit harder.

Good to know

• There is no booking or entry fee.
• Shoes must be worn, long hair tied back and loose clothing avoided. Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult.
• The council's sign asks climbers to use a spotter, keep the rubber fall zone clear, stay off the top of the wall, avoid climbing when it is wet, stormy or windy, and not climb alone, especially at night.
• No food, drink, gum or glass on the rubber surface; the wall is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free area.
• Report hazards to Wyndham City Council on 1300 023 411.

The reserve also has a playground, barbecues, a dog park and public toilets at the football and cricket pavilion.