Best Climbing Gyms in New Zealand (2026)

The only bouldering gym located in the heart of Auckland.

Community climbing wall at the St Martins Scout Hall. Boutique wall averaging 7.5 metres high with a 5.5 metre roof. Ten top ropes, 25 routes ... all anchored for lead climbing. Entire area cushioned for bouldering. Designed for school and community groups.

Our new facility is the first of its kind in Dunedin and is designed to support the growing climbing community in Otago. Whatever your level of strength or fitness, you’ll find a challenge that’s right for you. Designed to mimic the challenges of outdoor rock climbing, our indoor bouldering gym – perfect for Dunedin’s temperamental weather – involves the use of artificial climbing walls with moveable holds offering an array of physical challenges. For some, it offers accessible all-year-round prep for outdoor climbs. For others, it’s the perfect work out all by itself. And remember, all our climbs are graded, so there’s always something for beginners – but you’ll be surprised how quickly you can progress.

Over 40 routes for climbers at any level. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and Instructors to help with climbing skills and technique. 13m high wall with lead and top rope areas. Small training area with hang board and campus board. Kids climbing classes offered throughout school terms. Affordable price and easy access.

From their homepage: "With more than 100 climbing routes ranging in height from 6-8 metres, and climbs from absolute beginner to experienced pro, there is something for everyone. For serious sports climbers we have 36 top-ropes enabling access to a huge range of challenging climbing walls. We also have an impressive 14.5m of overhanging wall reserved for lead climbing, plus two dedicated bouldering areas."

406 sq meters outside, and 427 sq meters of indoor climbing wall area which includes a 6m high overhang. Has 50 sq meters of roof climbing, 5m high bouldering and 180 degree overhang arch. Sport Climbing Wall with top rope and lead climbing, a bouldering room and Clip ’N Climb arena.

700m2 of climbing area. Large boulder room with 14 continuous meters of roof.

Small (only about 6-7 metres high), but it has many very nice lead climb routes, and a very good boulder cave!

2 new generation climbing areas, we have crammed in a whole lot of action and thrills into our purpose built climbing centre, with a leadable 10m Real Roc wall and Clip 'N Climb

13 ropes and up to 30 different climbing routes. 10 metre high indoor climbing facility.

20 m. height with 56 different climbs, 28 lead climbs and 26 top ropes; 17m Caving Ladder that the kids love (big kids too) and a 10m high, high wire rope bridge.

12 m high with a 10 m. overhang. 30 frequently changing routes, 12m high and 20m wide, 10m overhang, top ropes and lead climbing, rental gear available, gear shop with La Sportiva, Black Diamond and Metolius products.

Purpose built climbing gym with top roping, bouldering and lead/sport climbing. Walls up to 15m high, backpackers accommodation available and pizza/cafe on site. Owned and managed by keen climbers who can give guidance on outdoor climbing in the area.

Northern Rocks is a world-class climbing centre. The first of its kind in Auckland and North Island. New Zealand’s newest growing recreation. Your climbing experience is at the heart of what we do. We provide trained and competent professionals that are psyched on climbing and passionate about supporting others.

Designed, built and run by a team of Kiwi climbers and yoga teachers, Uprising is home to a huge bouldering gym, yoga studio and a fitness gym all under one roof. There’s even a café serving their own signature blend of locally roasted coffee, and a pro shop for apparel and gear

400 sq meters of indoor climbing area, which includes an overhang (50 sq meters of roof climbing) the Sport Climbing Wall with top rope and lead climbing, also has other features such as arret's and overlaps, a bouldering room is great to do a quick warm up. There is Clip ’n Climb arena (bookings required for this) .

Good Bouldering and classes.