Burnley Bouldering Wall — Local services in Melbourne

Run by the Victorian Climbing Club, the grass roots Burnley Bouldering Walls is a perfect place to learn and practice bouldering with some pretty cool dudes. Being directly under CityLink / Monash or South Eastern Freeway, it's a great example of integration into and utilisation of public space.

There are three bouldering walls. Wall 1 has beginner and intermediate routes, the bit more challenging wall 2 with its 30° overhang, is for intermediate to advanced routes, and Wall 3 having a 45° overhang, is for the more difficult/advanced routes. Being under the freeway means that it can be used under all...

If you are on a budget and looking for place to boulder, I'd highly recommend this place. Venue is free of charge, and the routes are being reset every 6 months or so. Some of the routes are quite challenging starting from flat, 30, and 45 degrees wall. Maintenance is quite decent as well. Facility includes padded floor, with a communal matt and table to be shared, and lights are available during the evening as well. The only drawback is being outdoor and open, it can get quite chilly...

This is a gem of a place! Kids had a go and they also got some tips from the more experience people on how to boulder and etiquette on the wall.

In the shade and plenty of seating to watch. Main Yarra Trail runs past it so plenty of natural surveillance to feel safe.

Toilets are available at nearby McConchie Reserve (up a dirt path) - this section is a bit sketchy past some rough...