Geelong’s Indoor Climbing Centre
The Rock Adventure Centre has been Geelong's vertical obsession since 2001. With a huge variety of climbs from beginners to experts, gear shop, cafe and an extensive bouldering and training area - The Rock has all your climbing needs covered.
Climbing for all ages
The Rock caters for kids of all ages, ask us about our Birthday Parties!
Coffee
Cafe - Real espresso coffee, using locally roasted beans, hot chocolates, cold drinks & snacks available.
"You don't go out for coffee after Climbing, coffee is part of Climbing"
Bouldering
Upstairs, we have our MASSIVE bouldering cave, with over 500m² of constantly changing problems of every style and grade. Fully padded floor, climbers of all ages and skill levels can get up there to test physical limits, and train for strength and endurance.
Over 100 Climbs on 25 walls
With walls up to 12 metres high, an extensive roped climbing area with 2 auto belays and 23 top rope set-ups to choose from - over 100 climbs to test every level. Routes are changed often to create new challenges for regular climbers.
Gear Shop
Climbing equipment shop, with all your climbing needs: Chalk, chalk-bags, guidebooks, shoes and much more. We also welcome orders for gear not in stock. More info on our Gear Shop page.
Training areas
Extensive training area for intermediate and advanced climbers, stretching area, campus boards & now with a 2016 set Moon Wall, check out https://moonboard.com/
Lead Climbing
For experienced climbers, 11 walls are equipped for lead climbing, with routes up to 15m long. Bring your own rope, and preferred belay device. If you have not lead here before, you will need to go through a lead check, call first to make sure we can accommodate you.
Geelong Small Business Awards 2021 Finalist
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16 hours 33 minutes ago
Fantastic news. We will be open again from 12pm Saturday the 18th of September. Our numbers are limited to 10 people per session, so jump on our website and book your spot to make sure you don’t miss out. Bouldering By The Barwon is going to run for 2 weeks this year. Starting tomorrow. Grab a scorecard when you come in and get involved. 63 brand new problems to crank on. #feedyourstoke #climbon #competition #bttb21 #geelongadventures #geelongclimbing #familyfun #climbing
1 day 21 hours ago
I hope you are all well. We still do not have an open date, but Sunday hopefully will tell us more. The Bouldering by the Barwon comp is still going to run, it in a slightly different format. Details to come. In the meantime enjoy ep 2 from Seb Bouin as he climbs some classic rock in the Verdon Gorge, it’s kinda like Werribee Gorge 😉 youtu.be/WqdN4BeyATs
Seb Takes On The Hardest Most Exposed Routes In Verdon | Seb Bouin's Vintage Rock Tour Ep.2
Get Ready To Go Outside With The EpicTV Shop: https://bit.ly/2y0wWU6In the 2nd episode of Seb Bouin's Vintage Rock Tour we travel to Seb's backyard of Verdon...
1 week 2 days ago
With the great news that regional vic is coming out of lockdown, sadly that does not include us right now. Hopefully we won’t be far behind and we can see you all again soon. Too tide you over and keep you psyched, here is a great video, the first in a series about some of the classic hard climbs and areas from France. Enjoy
youtu.be/to-JaZjx3GA
Seb Bouin Repeats France's First 8c, Agincourt At Buoux | Seb Bouin's Vintage Rock Tour Ep.1
Check out the EB Climbing Shoe Range At The EpicTV Shop: http://bit.ly/2vjtYc5On the first leg of his vintage rock tour Seb Bouin meets up with legendary cli...
2 weeks 2 days ago
As much as we wanted to celebrate this with everyone, we can’t right now. But we will have you all back in again soon, but wish The Rock a Happy 20th Birthday for today. Thank-you too all the staff past and present that have helped make it run and too all the people that have visited us over these past 20 years. Happy Birthday To The Rock. Woohoo!! #happybirthday #20years #climbing #bouldering #geelongadventures #20thbirthday
2 weeks 6 days ago
Today was the day, but no such luck. But in the words of Larry the Enticer “don’t be silly, we’re still gunna send it” stay tuned and BBTB21 will run as soon as we get through this. Format will be re jigged but an awesome comp still coming at ya. #competition #feedyourstoke #climbing #bouldering #geelongclimbing #geelongadventures
3 weeks 6 days ago
Unfortunately due to government restrictions we will be closing today the 21st of August at 1pm. Stay tuned to our socials for updates. Stay safe and sane and we’ll see you all soon.
1 month 3 hours ago
Rego form for next weekends Bouldering by the Barwon pumpfest is live. Register and get psyched for an awesome day of fun and boulders. Don't forget to hang around for our 20th Birthday party WOOHOO
Bouldering by The Barwon 2021 Rego Form
The Rock Adventure Centre Geelong Saturday 28th August
1 month 6 days ago
We are extremely excited that we have made as a finalist in the Geelong Business Excellence Awards. Thanks to all the staff and all the others who have helped get us where we are today, it’s never a solo mission. #geelongbusinessexcellenceawards #thankyou #finalist #climbing #geelongclimbing #geelongadventures
1 month 1 week ago
Coming up on Saturday the 28th of August. Bouldering by the Barwon. 2 hour pumpfest, 3 sessions, top 6 problems. This is also a celebration of our 20th Birthday. Details and rego coming soon. Thanks to our sponsors for some sweet swag. #feedyourstoke #seatosummit #climbing #climbon #competition #pumpfest #20thbirthday #geelongadventures #geelongfamilyfun #geelongclimbing
1 month 1 week ago
COVID-19 Update. We will be opening again from 4pm on the 10th of August. No need for booking, but masks and QR code check are mandatory. Thanks for being with us in this lockdown journey we are all going through. Hope to see you all back and raring to get climbing. #climbing #geelongclimbing #geelongfamilyfun #geelongadventures #reopenedforbusiness
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