Climbing and bouldering
Reach new heights at the Y!
The Y has its own climbing and bouldering wall at 77 Tay Street.
Access to the wall is included in your Y membership, with certain terms and conditions.
If you have your Y-approved belay licence you can use the facility any time during our staffed hours. If not, access to our open climbing night is available to any member. For non-members, fees will apply ($13 per casual visit or $7 for Southland Alpine Club members).
Harnesses are provided.
We have climbing shoes available to hire, although these are not necessary for you to climb.
Open climbing night
- Wednesdays 6pm-9pm
(term time only and excluding public holidays)
Open climbing nights are for all levels of climbing experience – from the beginner to the expert, aged 15+. Our climbing instructors are there to help out.
Kids Climb
- Wednesdays 5pm to 6pm
(term time only and excluding public holidays) - For kids aged 5-14 years (kids MUST be accompanied by an adult)
- No booking required, just turn up!
- Free for Y members, usual entry fees apply for non-members
Kids Climb is an awesome one hour session for children/young people and their parent/caregiver to enjoy climbing in a safe, supportive environment. It’s designed to give children aged under 15 years the chance to have a go at climbing. Participants must be accompanied by an adult, as you’ll need to belay for the child/young person.
Belay licences
You can get your Y-approved belay licence, which will allow you to use the climbing wall at any time during staffed hours. Have a chat to our instructor to get started during open climbing nights.
