Rock Climbing & Bouldering

Vertical Adventures

Tucked into Glen Eden in West Auckland, Vertical Adventures is an indoor rock climbing gym with over 30 uniquely themed walls. Kids can clamber across child-centred climbing areas designed to spark a love of the sport, while adults will find routes stretching from complete beginner all the way to seasoned crusher. Everyone goes through a short orientation before getting started, so first-timers are well looked after.

How muchTe utu: $18–$29
Ages: 4–89+
WhereKei hea: Glen Eden
Rating: 4.6; 731 on Google

Get directions Their websiteverticaladventures.co.nz

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Rock Climbing & Bouldering Indoor Activities

LocationTe wāhi

Glen Eden

5 Waikaukau Road

Directions Website

What it is

The gym works well for birthday parties, accommodating groups of five through to twenty or more kids, with several party packages to choose from. Regular events — competitions, themed climb nights — mean there is always something on the calendar for families who want to make it a regular outing.

The team is led by owner Darrin Worsfold, a climber of more than 25 years and a registered NZOIA instructor, so the coaching pedigree is solid. A good fit for families with school-age children ready to try something that sends everyone home happily worn out.

What other parents say

Mark Kirkham3 months ago

Great spot with several challenging climbs. Cool Lego displays and great coffee. Parking can be a bit of a shambles during climbing competitions. Restrooms were kept well cleaned.

Lauren C6 months ago

We had a party here which was great, you can book a table online for your party and BYO food which means it is a really cost effective way to have a party. All the children enjoyed climbing and the range of different walls. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

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Charissa Minty2 months ago

We had a great birthday party here today. Thank you to the staff for making it seamless! Kids all had a great time.

Emma R2 years ago

Nice gym, with good set-up but the whole thing is really old. The holds are super used. Lots of space though and we had this huge gym for ourselves, there was no one. Good roofs for strength and some interesting routes.

Daniel Scott3 years ago

Took the kids there on a wet weather day in the school holidays. It got busy enough for all 30 or so climbing walls to be in use but still never had to wait too long. Staff were friendly as ever. We love how the kids sleep after spending a couple of hours climbing.

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