Welcome to UP Climbing
Our gym is more than just a place to climb, it’s a place to unwind, to be yourself, and to have fun.
Whether you’re here to climb hard and push yourself, or to chill with friends and enjoy a good cup of coffee, we’ve got something for you.
We can’t wait to climb with you.
Who we are
A family-run gym in St Kilda.
Hi! We’re Dale & Wendy and we were introduced to bouldering over a decade ago. Dale was instantly hooked (Wendy took a little longer… but she came around 😄).
UP Climbing started as a little dream in 2021 (back then we jokingly called it Dale’s Climbing Gym).
Two kiddos, countless late nights, and a very stubborn belief in the idea …we finally secured our lease and opened the doors in September 2024.
What began as a small family project has grown into something much bigger: an incredible team of route setters, counter staff, and managers who bring the gym to life every day. Plus, an amazing community of climbers. We still can’t quite believe it.
We’re now on a mission to help more people discover how fun, welcoming, and empowering climbing can be.
We’d love for you to come climb with us, say hi, and be part of our little family-run adventure.
Come hang out with us and fall in love with climbing!
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About Our Facility
- Over 500 m2 of premium climbing walls
- Strength & Conditioning Gym Area
- Australia’s first Decoy board
- Beautifully renovated building with lots of natural light
- Newly built bathrooms with change rooms & shower facilities
- Lockable bag storage
- Lots of bike racks
- Retail gear shop
- La Marzocco coffee machine with beans by Coffee Supreme
- Sparkling & chilled water on tap
Ready to climb with us?
Check out our Start UP Pass to get started!