Hardrock welcomes all visitors with previous climbing experience.
Available at Hardrock CBD and Nunawading
Both CBD & Nunawading have heaps of top rope climbing available. Each venue has 100+ routes, with grades 6 - 30.
CBD has 44 top rope walls up to 16 metres high, whilst Nunawading has 51 top rope walls up to 14 metres high.
Our top ropes are set up with belay devices and locking karabiners pre-attached, so no need to bring your own.
Available at Hardrock CBD and Nunawading
We have heaps of lead climbing at both our venues, with a wide range of grades (from 12 to 29+) to suit all levels of ability!
Our CBD venue has a total of 28 lead walls up to 16 metres high, 8 of which are 'lead only', meaning they are on terrain only available to leaders.
Nunawading has a total of 21 lead walls up to 14 metres high, 9 of which are 'lead only'; including our massive roof (18m long climb), and the amazing articulating wall (which is a hydraulically adjustable overhang!).
Proficiency
To lead climb at Hardrock we require all climbers and belayers to complete a Lead Climbing Assessment.
Note that we expect leaders to have a high level of competence, so please only attempt the Assessment if you are already an experienced lead climber.
Alternatively if you would like to learn to lead climb, sign up for a Lead Course.
When to book?
We offer Lead Assessments:
CBD: Wednesdays 5:15pm - 8:15pm
Nunawading: Mondays 5:45pm
For assessments outside these times, please contact our administration team at info@hardrock.com.au
There is no cost associated with the assessment, apart from your entry fee for the night (applicable irrespective of whether or not you choose to climb before or after). To book in an assessment for our CBD venue, please click here.
What do you need
You will need a climbing partner (who is either also being assessed OR has previously been assessed).
Participants are required to supply all their own equipment, except belay device (available to borrow, free of charge) and quickdraws (which are pre-placed on the walls); Hardrock does not have Lead harnesses or ropes available for hire.
Note that we have restrictions on what equipment may be used. Check the attachment at the bottom of the page for full details.
As of 15/11/2018 the Black Diamond ATC Pilot is the only device we permit for lead belaying. More information on this can be found here.
Climbers under 18
To attend a lead assessment you must be over 18 years old (unless approved by the Hardrock Climbing head coach)
Available only at Hardrock CBD
Auto-belays allow people to climb without the use of a belayer. Our CBD venue has 4 auto-belay walls which are 12 metres high.
Please call to check the auto-belays are available for use prior to arriving at the venue.
Available only at Nunawading venue.
Our Nunawading venue has a bouldering area as well as campus board, hang boards & bar.
Typically there are around 40 problems to try, plus a couple of long routes to warm up and train endurance.
For participants aged under 18, this form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Those aged 18+ can complete an electronic form in centre.
Find out what types of harness, belay device, rope and karabiner we permit.
