Portside Boulders O'Connor is a rock climbing gym and fitness centre located in O'Connor, Australia. With a variety of climbing walls and training areas, it offers a unique and challenging experience for climbers of all skill levels. The gym's main feature is the Comp Wall, which spans 18 linear metres and provides competition-level climbing opportunities. This wall is both a best friend and a worst enemy to climbers, offering a cool 30 incline.
Another highlight of Portside Boulders O'Connor is the Whale Tail, an overhung piece of real estate that reaches a maximum incline of 68. Surrounding the Whale Tail are vertical and slab climbing sections, making it a versatile and exciting climbing area. The Pearl, a rounded feature situated between two vertical walls, offers climbers a unique experience as they transition from overhung to vertical to slab sections. This little gem guarantees climbers a solid pump.
In addition to the climbing walls, Portside Boulders O'Connor features a café stocked with healthy food options. The gym has partnered with DARKSTAR COFFEE, an experimental coffee roaster, to provide unique blends based on seasonal beans with exceptional characteristics. The café promises to satisfy climbers' appetites while also offering a caffeine fix.
For those looking to diversify their fitness routine, Portside Boulders O'Connor offers a movement studio with over 80m2 of floor space dedicated to specially tailored classes. These classes focus on flexibility, co-ordination, strength, and tight muscle release. The gym also boasts a comprehensive gym and free weights area, equipped with a versatile 8-metre fitness rig, exercise bikes, rower, treadmill, squat/deadlift stations, free weights, rings, ropes, and more. There is also a climbing training area with a Moonboard, symmetrical woody, sloper board, Campus board, and a range of wooden hangboards.
Portside Boulders O'Connor specialises in bouldering, a form of rock climbing on 4. 5-metre high walls. With no need for ropes or harnesses, climbers can challenge themselves at their own pace. The gym offers over 100 problems within the bouldering area, with problems changing every 4 weeks to ensure there is always something new to climb.
When visiting Portside Boulders O'Connor, climbers are advised to wear light, comfortable clothing or activewear and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during their sessions. Whether you're a seasoned climber or new to the sport, Portside Boulders O'Connor welcomes you to experience the thrill and challenge of rock climbing in a supportive and inclusive environment.