Frequently Asked Questions

Bouldering is a form of rock climbing performed on artificial rock walls without ropes or harnesses. Climbers use climbing shoes and chalk to improve their grip, and thick padded matting below protects against falls.

Not at all! Bouldering is perfect for beginners. Our walls have routes for all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced climbers. Our staff will give you a safety briefing on your first visit, and we run an Introduction to Bouldering class if you want more guidance.

No booking required for a casual visit. Just turn up during our opening hours. For groups of 10 or more, we recommend calling ahead so we can accommodate everyone.

Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows for movement (think gym clothes). Avoid jeans or restrictive clothing. You'll climb in special climbing shoes (available for hire), so wear socks if you plan to hire shoes.

A day entry gives you all-day access during our opening hours. Most beginners climb for 1-2 hours as it's quite a workout. As you build strength and endurance you'll be able to climb longer.

No equipment is necessary! We hire climbing shoes ($5) and chalk ($3). Many regular climbers eventually buy their own shoes for comfort and fit, but it's not required.

Flow Bouldering has well over 80 climbing problems across a range of wall angles for all skill levels, plus an on-site café serving ethically sourced coffee and nutritious food. We are family and pet friendly.

Bouldering is a relatively safe form of climbing but does come with some risk. Our walls have thick safety matting below, and our staff will teach you how to fall safely during your induction. If you have pre-existing injuries or weaknesses, please chat with our staff for advice to avoid injury.

Many of our routes stay low to the ground, and you can climb as high as you feel comfortable. There's no pressure to reach the top. Many climbers enjoy traversing sideways along the wall instead.

Yes, all climbers must complete a waiver before climbing. You can do this online before your visit to save time, or at reception on arrival. All persons under 18 must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Yes, we welcome climbers of all ages. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times, and children under 8 are not recommended to climb past your reach. We require one adult supervisor for every two children climbing.

We offer Day Entry, a 10 Entry Pass, 1 / 6 / 12 Month Passes, and unlimited weekly memberships, available for Adults, Students & Emergency Services (16+), and Kids under 16. See our Prices page for the full breakdown.

Membership prices are calculated weekly but paid fortnightly, set up on a Direct Debit automatic payment service. There are no sign up fees, cancellation fees or minimum contract lengths. Members just need to provide a 2 week cancellation notice.

Yes, Students and Emergency Services personnel aged 16 and over get discounted entry and membership rates with valid ID.

Yes. Membership add-ons include Living Together (add one person 16 or over, +$25/wk), Family Pass (add one adult and up to 2 under-16s, +$52/wk), and Supervised Child (add a child 15 or under, +$20/wk).

We run Introduction to Bouldering, Adult Fitness, Flow Yoga, 1-1 Coaching, Kids Clubs and our under-18s Squad program. See our Classes page for details.

Yes! Our Kids Clubs are split into three age groups (Youth C 8-10, Youth B 11-13 and Youth A 14-16), and capped at 8 participants. For dedicated young climbers, our Squad program is our highest level of training for under-18s.

Yes, all of our one-to-one sessions are catered to you as an individual, whether you're young, old, new or experienced. We recommend booking a minimum of 2 sessions. Flow members get 50% off 1-1 Coaching. Contact us to arrange a session.