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Brunswick Northside Boulders

๐Ÿ“ Brunswick, VIC

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โ˜…4.7(545 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐ$16-$39๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Indoor bouldering gym in Brunswick with climbing walls spanning all grades, a weights and training area, and natural light from both ends. Staff give clear colour-coded route briefings for first-timers.

โœ“ Friendly staffโœ“ Great for beginnersโœ“ Natural lightingโœ“ Good workout

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids roughly 8+ who want a real physical challenge rather than a supervised kids activity. The welcoming staff make first-timers feel at ease, and the range of grades keeps older kids and teens engaged across multiple visits. The compact gym fills up fast during peak hours, so weekday mornings or early afternoons work best.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กVisit on a weekday morning or early afternoon to avoid peak-hour crowds in the compact space
โฐStaff explain colour-coded route grading clearly - ask at the desk before your first climb
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธExpect very sore forearms for two to three days after your first bouldering session
๐Ÿš—Comfortable couches and seating areas let non-climbing parents relax as kids climb

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Janel Tay

9 months ago

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โ€œSmall gym, so it can get busy during peak hours, but surprisingly has quite a bit of variety despite its size! Great range of climbs for all levels, a solid weights/training area, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Definitely a good spot for bouldering!โ€

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The Mog Champ

a year ago

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โ€œThe Mog Champ sends his regards. First time visiting as a casual boulderer, staff are friendly and so are the guests. It's a great workout for those forearms so expect to the sore in the coming days after visiting especially if you only boulder casually or as a first-timer! Had a good time with friends. Thanks Northside. Mogliest Regards, Your Mog Champโ€

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Joshua Tay

3 years ago

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โ€œProbably the best climbing gym layout I've ever seen. With natural sunlight coming in from both ends of the gym and the great wall angles the place just looks stunning. The gym is also filled with comfy couches and all this combined make it a joy to just hang out there. Routes range from beginnger to intermediate+ . Recommend everyone to check it out.โ€

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Overview

Northside Boulders packs a solid range of bouldering problems into a compact space filled with natural sunlight and comfy couches. Routes run from beginner-friendly to advanced, with a dedicated weights and training area alongside the main walls. Staff are hands-on with newcomers, explaining colour codes and technique before you start. Expect forearm soreness for days after a first session - the walls provide a genuine workout.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday07:00-22:00
Tuesday10:00-18:00
Wednesday07:00-22:00
Thursday07:00-22:00
Friday07:00-22:00
Saturday10:00-19:00
Sunday10:00-19:00

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