Scrambling to embrace your inner Spiderman? Here’s the best indoor rock climbing gyms and centres within an hour of Perth.

 

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Getting involved in rock climbing while living in a capital city like Perth in Western Australia doesn’t have to mean endless long drives to far away mountains to work on your climbing skills. In fact, there are plenty of great indoor climbing gyms conveniently located in the Perth CBD and surrounding suburbs.

We’ve compiled this list of the best indoor rock climbing Perth has to offer to make your rock climbing journey a lil easier and more varied – there are more options than just Rockface Climbing Centre guys!

Whether you’re an experienced climber or just seeking a fun spot to host events (like your kiddo’s birthday parties), there’s a climbing gym that’ll suit you on this list.

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Best Indoor Rock Climbing Perth

1. Urban Jungle Jandakot

Time from Perth CBD: 22 minutes
Address: 83 Solomon Road, Jandakot
Average adult entry price: $24
Suitable for kids? Yes

 

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With classes and events for kids as young as five, right up to adults of all skill levels, Urban Jungle is a one-stop shop for climbers and their families.

Prices are reasonable, with a casual adult visit starting at $24, and increasing to $34 to include harness and climbing shoes rental, plus chalk.

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If you’re into top rope, bouldering, lead climbing, or speed climbing there are plenty of opportunities here to help you grow and develop your climbing skills.

From personal training, to lead courses, casual passes, and memberships, there’s an option to suit just about every climber.

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2. Rockface Indoor Climbing Centre

Time from Perth CBD: 14 minutes
Address: 7B Ledgar Road, Balcatta
Average adult entry price: $12
Suitable for kids? Yes

 

 

Another great indoor rock climbing spot for kids, Rockface Climbing Centre offers over 100 climbing routes, 26 ropes, and a world up-worthy 4.2m high bouldering wall.

Conveniently, it also has a pro-shop, with all the indoor rock climbing products you need to get started, from climbing shoes to auto belays to rental equipment – it’s definitely worth a look.

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With prices for bouldering entry starting as low as $6, Rockface Climbing Centre is a super affordable climbing gym. Memberships start at $75 per month and there are a variety of gear hire options available as well. The gym is really well catered to people at the start of their climbing journey, while also having plenty to offer more experienced climbers.

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3. Adrenaline Vault

Time from Perth CBD: 13 minutes
Address: 72 Robinson Avenue, Belmont (plus another one in Cockburn Central)
Average adult entry price: $23
Suitable for kids? Yes

 

 

Want to get into bouldering but not sure how? Adrenaline Vault offers ‘Beginner’s Bouldering’ courses that run over four weeks to help you increase your skill level, build confidence, and importantly, have fun with it!

Lead climbing is the other big focus of Adrenaline Vault climbing gyms, with lead courses to help ensure your safety on their intermediate to advanced climbing walls.

With two rock climbing gyms to choose from, and an awesome all-inclusive seven-day $35 starter pack that gives you unlimited access to all classes, starting rock climbing in Perth couldn’t be easier.

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4. The Boulder Hub

Time from Perth CBD: 27 minutes
Address: 1-2/84 Berriman Dr, Wangara
Average adult entry price: $21
Suitable for kids? Yes

 

 

We all love getting something for nothing and The Boulder Hub delivers this in spades, with monthly free half-hour progression clinics with experienced instructors.

Sessions are designed for all skill levels, plus you’ll meet other climbers, and find out new techniques. What a win!

Three-day starter packs are available for first-timers, and prices are pretty standard across the board. With climbing events, private coaching, and youth squad options, the Boulder Hub is an appealing spot for beginners to advanced climbers.

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5. Portside Boulders

Time from Perth CBD: 30 minutes
Address: 12 Murphy Street, O’Connor
Average adult entry price: $22
Suitable for kids? Yes

 

 

With three locations – Osborne Park, Willetton, and O’Connor – Portside Boulders has a climbing gym to suit most people in Perth. Their super friendly environment invites climbers to ‘come for a climb and stay for a hang’ with plenty of spots to chat after your climb, and even the chance to see a physio on site.

If you’re chasing ways to increase your rock climbing experience, Portside offers an eight-week bouldering course called ‘Boulder Stronger’ as well as a variety of private coaching, classes, and events to check out.

Read more: Bouldering for Beginners

The intro pack for beginner climbers is slightly more expensive than other gyms on this list at $60 for three entries, including gear hire.

But the gym also has a few unique benefits, like FIFO memberships for workers who might not be able to utilise standard memberships. This is really cool to see and offers unique flexibility. They team has also cultivated a real community vibe that can be harder to find elsewhere for adult climbers.

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6. Summit Climbing Gym

Time from Perth CBD: 24 minutes
Address: 2/26 Harris Rd, Malaga
Average adult entry price: $20
Suitable for kids? Yes

 

 

Summit Climbing Gym in Malaga offers climbing for kids from four years old right through to experienced adult climbers keen for a challenging climbing experience.

The Summit Academy for adults offers twice-weekly sessions led by experienced instructors to help you work on your weaknesses. Whether that’s auto belays, top rope climbing, or just the motivation to push yourself to new heights, the team is there to help you grow.

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Walk-ins are welcome, especially if you’re a beginner and want to suss it out. Pricing is pretty reasonable with discounts for service personnel and early bird/off-peak specials.

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FAQs Indoor Rock Climbing in Perth

What’s the best way to improve my rock climbing skills?

The best way to increase your rock climbing skill level is by practice. Try as many different climbing styles as you can, like lead climbing, speed climbing, and bouldering.

Take a top rope course and challenge yourself to learn new skills. Booking into workshops, classes, and private coaching can help accelerate this process too.

Should I start my climbing journey with bouldering or wall climbing/top roping?

There are pros and cons to starting with bouldering vs wall climbing. Bouldering typically has a shorter learning curve as you don’t need to learn about ropes or rely on another person. But you’ll need pretty good strength from day one.

Wall climbing or top roping allows you to go higher and translates well to outdoor climbing. It’s also more social as you climb in pairs. Why not try both?

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Do I need my own gear to start climbing?

Nope! Most climbing gyms on this list offer gear hire, including shoes, harnesses, and chalk. Just show up in comfy clothes and you’re good to go.

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Which gym is best for beginners in Perth?

Gyms like Rockface Climbing Centre and Urban Jungle are super beginner-friendly, with affordable prices and introductory courses. Many others also have beginner packs to help you ease in.

Do I need to book in advance?

It depends on the gym! Some gyms welcome walk-ins, while others, like Adrenaline Vault, recommend booking for classes or beginner courses. Check the gym’s website to be sure.

Is indoor climbing suitable for kids?

Absolutely! Every gym listed here caters to kids, with tailored classes, birthday party options, and safe climbing setups for younger Explorers.

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Feature photo by Portside Bouldering

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