There’s no greater thrill than climbing in the outdoors. Our qualified outdoor instructors are always eager to take climbers – new and old – out to some of Queensland’s best climbing destinations.
See below to learn more about outdoor climbing with Rocksports.
OUTDOOR CLIMBING
We have a range of outdoor climbing options to suit your experience level.
Kangaroo Point Climbing
Minimum 3 climbers to book
$75/Person
Kangaroo Point is a popular local cliff that has a range of routes, starting with very easy climbs, all the way through to expert routes. It’s a fantastic way to start climbing outside, and only minutes from the CBD. We will set up a number of ropes, so that you can challenge yourself and have a great time in the process.
2 hours of top rope climbing on routes of appropriate difficulty for your group.
Safety instruction
Suitable for all skill levels
Full gear hire
Ages 8+
Mt Ngungun Day Trip
Minimum 3 climbers to book
$165/person
Part of the Glasshouse Mountains Range, Mt Ngungun is located on the Sunshine Coast around 45 minutes drive from Brisbane. There are a number of beginner friendly cliffs located around Mt Ngungun. A trip to Ngungun provides a more secluded climbing experience. Our guides will set up a range of climbs for you to try and, if you have energy after you’re finished climbing, a hike to the summit is well worth the effort!
4 hours of supervised top rope climbing, on climbs of appropriate difficulty for your group
Safety instruction
Suitable for all skill levels
Full gear hire
Ages 8+
LEARN TO LEAD
Have you been climbing for a while, and want to take your climbing to the next level? It’s time to start lead climbing! Lead climbing is a more challenging form of climbing that will open up a whole new world of possibilities of adventure. At Rocksports, we offer beginner and intermediate level courses. Our nationally accredited ACIA instructors will take you through all the necessary safety protocols to enable you to be a self-sufficient, safe lead climber.
Beginner
$259/members (min 4 people)
$330/Person
Learn to Lead is a 4 week course, designed to teach you everything you need to know to be a competent outdoor lead climber.
incl. 3×2 hour sessions in the gym, 1 outdoor climb @ Kangaroo Point
Assumed Competency:
Climbing grade 16 (Rocksports Blue/Green)
Lead belaying (GriGri & ATC)
Lead climbing (tying in, clipping, falling)
Assessing fall risks
Cleaning sport anchors
Intermediate
$259/members (min 3 people)
$330/person
Our intermediate course is 2 x 1 day sessions – held at 2 different outdoor climbing areas around Brisbane. This course is designed for competent outdoor lead climbers, to take their skills further, and develop more advanced safety awareness and technical skills. If you have your own gear, bring it along. Rocksports can supply gear as required, please advise.
Top out on climbs
Set up top anchors & belays (Non Trad.)
Fixed line rappel
Retrievable rope rappel
The skill set to get you out of those sticky situations!
Lead Climbing Refresher Session
Kangaroo Point (min 2 people)
$60/Person
A Learn to Lead refresher session to reinforce everything you learnt to be a competent outdoor lead climber.
Lead belaying (GriGri & ATC)
Lead climbing (tying in, clipping, falling)
Assessing fall risks
Cleaning sport anchors
Guided Abseil Session
90 Minutes - Kangaroo Point (min 2 people)
$75/person
A fully guided 90 minute abseil session at Kangaroo Point.
Safety instruction
Suitable for all skill levels
Full gear hire
Ages 8+