Auckland Climbing Gym

We wanted to check this gym out as we are moving to be nearby and it would be very convenient. I wanted to like the gym but I was pretty disappointed. We were told on arriving that the gym has more of an outdoor style to it and so might feel harder and be more crimpy than other bouldering gyms. Fair enough to have their own style (and I like crimps) but the climbs just felt quite awkward rather than relying on technique. But my main issue was that the holds were filthy and the route signs were falling off, it was quite hard to tell which climb was which. A lot of the footholds were so polished that it felt quite dangerous doing some of the climbs and weirdly some of the easiest graded routes didn't have any footholds until over 1m up the wall, this could have been a route setting decision but it felt a bit odd and it more seemed like some holds were missing especially as checking on Toplogger it said that some of the routes were set 6-12 months ago. The website says the whole gym is reset every 12 weeks, which just appears to be a lie. There also seemed to be some pretty large inconsistencies between routes of the same grade, which contributed to the feeling that the climbs were old and maybe missing holds? The whole gym has a weird vibe and feels pretty dirty, tired and dated, which is mad considering it is only 2 years old. My overall feeling is that it's been neglected and needs a serious refresh. I've climbed in over 15 climbing gyms across NZ, 8 of which are bouldering only and this is probably the one I have enjoyed the least. If you are keen on bouldering, go to Northern Rocks or Boulder Co. instead, they are a lot more fun and worth the extra travel time.

Excellent climbing gym with great staff, fun routes, and a welcoming atmosphere. Clean, well-maintained, and suitable for all skill levels. Highly recommend!