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Brunswick Northside Boulders

📍 Brunswick, VIC

★4.7(540 Google reviews)💰$16-$24đŸ‘ļAll 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.

✓ Friendly staff✓ Great for beginners✓ Natural lighting✓ Good workout
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★★★★★Featured review by The Mog Champ

The 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 Champ

🏆 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.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon to avoid peak-hour crowds in the compact space
⏰Staff explain colour-coded route grading clearly — ask at the desk before your first climb
đŸŽŸī¸Expect very sore forearms for two to three days after your first bouldering session
🚗Comfortable couches and seating areas let non-climbing parents relax as kids climb

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
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540 Google reviews

Friendly and helpful staff45%
Great beginner experience25%
Beautiful sunlit layout20%
Can get busy at peak times10%
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The Mog Champ

5 months ago

★★★★★

“The 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 Champ”

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Joshua Tay

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Probably 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.”

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Ellie Teefy

a year ago

★★★★★

“Very welcoming staff, she was clear and direct with instruction beginners about the how to do, what to do, what colour and tag meant, super friendly and patient! Definitely had a great time, great price for the session and overall had an excellent experience here. Definitely recommend coming again.”

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Janel Tay

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Small 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!”

Reviews from Google

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.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 19:00
Tuesday06:30 – 22:00
Wednesday06:30 – 22:00
Thursday06:30 – 22:00
Friday06:30 – 22:00
Saturday06:30 – 22:00
Sunday10:00 – 19:00

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