Private Rock Climbing Adventure – Blue Mountains
Get a qualified High and Wild instructor all to yourself for a full day of private rock climbing in the Blue Mountains. You choose the date, the start time and what you want to learn, from lead climbing and anchor systems to multi pitch and rescue techniques. One price covers one or two climbers, with lunch included.
Quick read before you book.
- Your own instructor for the whole day
- You choose the date, start time and focus
- Learn lead climbing, anchors, multi pitch, crack, face or sport climbing
- Real Blue Mountains sandstone, not an indoor wall
- Local Katoomba operator guiding since 1989
What people say about this operator.
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 private one to one rock climbing instruction for one or two climbers
- A qualified instructor matched to your goals
- Climbing shoes and all technical climbing gear
- Lunch, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and coeliac options
- Transport from the Katoomba office
- Left luggage storage at the office
Commonly asked questions.
Almost anything climbing related. Popular focuses include lead climbing, anchor systems, running belays, multi pitch, crack, face and sport climbing, rescue techniques, aid climbing and training programs, and your instructor plans the day around your goals.
The price covers one private instructor for a full day for one or two climbers.
You choose the start time when you book. The day starts at the High and Wild office inside the Blue Mountains YHA, 207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, a five minute walk from Katoomba Station with free all day parking next to the building.
Private bookings cancelled or changed with less than 14 days notice incur the full fee, and earlier cancellations incur a $45 per person admin fee. There are no refunds once the trip has started, or if you arrive late and miss the start.
Anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. The minimum age for High and Wild group climbing is 10, so contact the team to talk through a private day for younger climbers.
No. The day is shaped around your current level, so tell the team your experience when you book. If you are pregnant or have an injury or medical condition, talk to them before booking too.
Yes, lunch is included. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and coeliac diets are catered for, and you choose your lunch option when you book.
More about this tour.
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 price is per booking and covers one or two climbers.
- Tell the team your climbing experience and what you want to learn when you book.
- Wear sensible outdoor clothing to suit the weather, and bring a litre of water and a camera.
- 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.
- Private bookings cancelled or changed with less than 14 days notice incur the full fee. Earlier cancellations incur a $45 per person admin fee.