Full day Rock Climbing Adventure – Blue Mountains

from A$340

8 hours

Katoomba

All Ages (10+)

Strict Cancellation

Spend a full day climbing real Blue Mountains sandstone on top rope with qualified High and Wild instructors. Groups of no more than six mean plenty of time on the rock, whether it is your first climb or you are sharpening technique. Climbing shoes, technical gear and lunch are all sorted, starting from the team's Katoomba base.

Quick read before you book.

Climb real Blue Mountains sandstone, not an indoor wall
Small groups of six or fewer for more time on the rock
Suits first timers and returning climbers alike
Share your goals at booking and the day is tailored to you
Local Katoomba operator guiding since 1989

What people say about this operator.

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4.9 Stars|345 reviews

What they like?

Patient, upbeat guides who make first timers feel safe on the ropes, small groups so you get plenty of turns, and a Katoomba base that's dead easy to find.

What could be better?

Cancellation and voucher rules are firm, so be sure of your date before booking. Keen on extra drops? Ask how many your trip includes.

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Included in this tour.

Full day of guided top rope climbing with qualified High and Wild instructors
Climbing shoes and all technical climbing gear
Lunch, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and coeliac options
Transport from the Katoomba office to the climbing area
Left luggage storage at the office

Commonly asked questions.

No. The day caters for every level, from complete beginners to climbers with some experience. Tell the team your experience and goals when you book so they can tailor the climbs to you.

The day runs from 9am to 4pm, starting at the High and Wild office inside the Blue Mountains YHA, 207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Arrive a little early, as late arrivals who miss the group cannot be refunded or rescheduled.

The train from Sydney Central to Katoomba takes about two hours, and the office is a five minute walk from the station. If you drive, there is free all day parking next to the building. Making a longer stay of it? Browse more tours around Sydney.

Rock climbing needs fine weather, and the final call is made on the morning of the trip. If High and Wild cancels for bad weather or bushfire, you can choose a full refund or a free reschedule. Our guide to the best time to visit the Blue Mountains helps you pick a good season.

Cancelling or changing your date with less than 48 hours notice incurs the full fee, and for groups of 3 or more or private bookings that window is 14 days. Cancelling earlier incurs a $45 per person admin fee, and there are no refunds once the trip has started.

The minimum age for group rock climbing is 10, and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. For younger children, contact High and Wild to talk through options.

Average fitness is enough for most High and Wild trips, and the instructors coach technique as well as strength. If you are pregnant or have an injury or medical condition, talk to the team before you book.

Yes, lunch is included. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and coeliac diets are all catered for, and you can choose your lunch option when you book.

Easily. The Blue Mountains YHA, where the office is based, has budget rooms and Katoomba has plenty more within walking distance. For a gentler day out, our Blue Mountains Wildlife and Scenic World tour covers Scenic World and the Three Sisters.

More about this tour.

The Blue Mountains hold more than 2,000 kilometres of rock face, and this is the day you get properly acquainted with some of it. The full day rock climbing adventure is the most popular climbing trip run by High and Wild, a Katoomba crew who have been guiding in these mountains since 1989, and it keeps groups to six or fewer so you spend your day on the rock rather than waiting for a turn.You climb on top rope with qualified instructors who coach technique as much as strength. First timers learn the moves that get you up a sandstone wall, while climbers with a few sessions behind them can keep refining their technique. Tell the team your experience and what you want out of the day when you book, and they will shape the climbs around you. The emphasis stays firmly on fun as you learn.The day runs from 9am to 4pm, with lunch included. You meet at the High and Wild office inside the Blue Mountains YHA on Katoomba Street, a five minute walk from Katoomba Station, so you can leave the car at home and catch the train up from Sydney.Climbing needs a fine day, so it is worth reading our guide to the best time to visit the Blue Mountains before you lock in a date. Staying a few days? Our Blue Mountains Wildlife and Scenic World tour makes an easy, gentler second day.Check availability and pick your day on the rock.

Additional info.

Meet at the High and Wild office inside the Blue Mountains YHA, 207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. It is a five minute walk from Katoomba Station, with free all day parking next to the building.
The day runs from 9am to 4pm. If you arrive late and the group has already left, the trip cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
Wear sensible outdoor clothing to suit the weather, and bring a litre of water and a camera.
Let the team know your climbing experience and ability when you book.
Minimum age is 10. Participants under 18 need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
Rock climbing needs fine weather, with the final call made on the morning of the trip. If High and Wild cancels for bad weather or bushfire, you can choose a full refund or a free reschedule.
Cancelling or changing your date with less than 48 hours notice incurs the full fee, or 14 days for groups of 3 or more and private bookings. Earlier cancellations incur a $45 per person admin fee.