What you'll learn
Learn indoor rock climbing with our sport & fitness short courses in Sydney!
Looking for a workout that challenges both mind and body? Indoor rock climbing is the ultimate combination of problem-solving, technique, and physical fitness. In this fun and supportive beginner’s course, you’ll learn the foundations of climbing — building good habits from the start so you can climb efficiently, safely, and with confidence.
You’ll be introduced to a variety of climbing styles, from balance-based slabs to bouldering problems and overhangs, while developing strength, flexibility, and coordination. Along the way, you’ll pick up the skills to tackle new challenges and push your limits.
Your enrolment fee includes harness, climbing shoes, centre entry, and unlimited climbing after the class — perfect for extra practice or simply enjoying the wall at your own pace.
Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a social way to stay active, or a stepping-stone to outdoor climbing adventures, this course will help you get a grip — literally.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Indoor Rock Climbing course, you should be able to:
- Warm up and stretch effectively for climbing
- Use safe climbing skills and techniques
- Apply climbing strategies for different wall styles and angles
Course content
During this course, you will:
- Learn correct warm-up and stretching routines
- Practise a range of climbing techniques, including slab, traversing, bouldering, and steep climbing
- Build confidence through safe climbing exercises.
Intended audience
Who is this Indoor Rock Climbing course for?
This course is for complete beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their climbing fundamentals.
Venue
Classes are held at Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym in St Peters.
Additional information
- Participants must be 18 years or over
- Wear comfortable activewear such as shorts or track pants and a T-shirt
- All climbing gear is supplied
- Before increasing your physical activity, it’s recommended you complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).
Course testimonials
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Reuben said: Great to learn all the techniques to make climbing funner
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Martin said: Thoroughly enjoyable. Professional, friendly and educational
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Quentin said: Both teachers were very nice and passionate about climbing, I had already experience in climbing but definitely learned a lot! I would recommend to anyone!
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Scott said: Course was great, would have been better if there was an intermediate course option as that would have suited my ability more
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Cindy said: The experience was amazing, I learnt alot about the different techniques in rockclimbing. Veronica was great. She knew how to push you out of your comfort zone. The ledge is a really cool climbing gym
Course tutors
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym
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