Outdoor Rock Climbing

Low rock climbing skills with lots of fun frills!

No matter if you have never climbed before or just a couple of times at clip n climb, we take you to discover the tricks and tips toward more ways of climbing! No previous climbing experience is necessary, but preferred along with curiosity if we explore the promontories. Make your commencement in a newfound sport. This is a great opportunity to introduce you to the love of rock climbing. All levels are welcome and qualified instruction is given.

As an introduction to Rock Climbing in New Zealand, fundamental principles and techniques of beginner rock climbing movement and footwork are introduced. You will gain confidence in your skills, exposure to heights and trusting the rope. You will get more comfortable handling the ropes in the principles of movement and belaying. Whether you’re looking for rock climbing in Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch or just searching for “rock climbing near me”, our qualified instructors will guide you through the process and make your climbing experience a memorable one.

SNM are approved Rock Climbing and Abseiling operators through:

WorkSafe is New Zealand’s primary workplace health and safety regulator. Our audit is registered by WorkSafe New Zealand under the Adventure Activities Certification Scheme

Adventure Mark
SNM are externally audited in Adventurous Activities.

AdventureMark™ is New Zealand’s largest adventure certification body. They work with over 200 operators here in New Zealand and in several countries worldwide providing our health and safety audit and adventure certification services across the globe.

NZOIA
SNM are NZOIA qualified climbing guides and members.

Promoting excellence in outdoor instruction and guiding through qualifications for professionals since 1987.

Rock Climbing Credentials

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30. You can do it all year round and until you’re old

29. It promotes trust

28. It’s super sociable

27. You see the world from a different perspective

26. You go to amazing places

25. Builds and boosts confidence

24. Problem solving

23. Promotes ambition and personal challenge

22. Meditative effects

21. It focuses the mind

20. It has low impact on your body

19. Improved stamina and endurance

18. A full body workout

17. Challenge yourself

16. Conquers fears

15. Breathtaking sights

14. Prevents chronic disease

13. Reduces stress

12. Mental strength

11. Allows you to explore

10. Provides a sense of community

9. Helps with problem solving

8. Improves balance

7. Burns calories

6. Increases strength and grip

5. It Can Help Improve Coordination

4. It Combats Chronic Disease

3. It Challenges Your Cardiovascular System

2. It Improves Your Flexibility

1. It Strengthens Your Muscles While Being Low Impact

 

30 Benefits of Rock Climbing

 

Why Rock Climbing May Be the Ultimate Full-Body Workout

Go Multi-Pitch Climbing

Be the best outdoor rock climber you can be

Rise to the greatest heights of your potential, improvement begins with I

Outdoor Rock Climbing in New Zealand is geologically diverse offering a wide variety of climbing styles on many rock types in stunning settings. Whether you want to clip bolts, wiggle in wires, slap slopers or punch it for a summit, there’s something here for you.

Try Trad Climbing

Gain fundamental outdoor rock climbing skills

We focus on getting started with a range of outdoor climbing styles, including bouldering and top-rope climbing on real rock walls. At the end of this class, you will be able to belay, tie knots, climb better, be braver, asses risk and communicate the climbing lingo. How rad is that?

You will be the apprentice learning fundamentals of rock climbing and take away introductory skills to independently enjoy this highly rewarding sport.

Low rock climbing skills with lots of fun frills!

No matter if you have never climbed before or just a couple of times at clip n climb, we take you to discover the tricks and tips toward more ways of climbing! No previous climbing experience is necessary, but preferred along with curiosity if we explore the promontories. Make your commencement in a newfound sport. This is a great opportunity to introduce you to the love of climbing. All levels are welcome and qualified instruction is given.

As an introduction to Rock Climbing in New Zealand, fundamental principles and techniques of beginner rock climbing movement and footwork are introduced. You will gain confidence in your skills, exposure to heights and trusting the rope. You will get more comfortable handling the ropes in the principles of movement and belaying.

Go Lead Sport Climbing Outdoors

Just started at clip n climb and want to rock climb better, faster?

Perhaps you are an indoor climbing gym rookie that wants to connect deeper with oneself and transcend natures intricacies without following the green holds and obsessive grades? Then take this path to good climbs and good times. The perfect admission for any fitness level and getting started.

The focus of this initiation programme is learning skills to safely enjoy climbing on outdoor cliffs. On this course you will learn the most current climbing techniques and protocols. Never belayed with anything other than a Petzl GriGri? Let us show you, the cadet, an air traffic controller (ATC) and other belay devices…

Outdoor Rock Climbing crags in New Zealand you can climb with us:

Some classic must-climb Outdoor Rock Climbing crags in New Zealand include: Ti Point, Maungarei Springs (Stonefields), Stoney Batter (Waiheke Island), Te Ananui, Wharepapa South (Wapari/Froggatt Edge, Waipapa, Castle Rock), Waitomo (Airstrip), Mangorewa, Kinloch, Kawakawa bay, Mangatepopo Valley, White Falls, Blowhard Bush, Baring Head, Turakirae Head … currently there are over 12,000 recorded routes and counting!

We know the best walls to go near you, whatever your comfort level. So, whether you’re a newcomer climbing for the first time or the five hundredth time, chalk up your hands on the perfect outdoor rock climbing classes for beginners and for every style and comfort level.

Try Beginner  Outdoor Rock Climbing

Experience rock climbing outdoors in a fun safe environment

Learn the basics of this exciting sport. Ideal for novice to climbers or travellers wanting to see more of New Zealand’s sites or a seasoned veteran wanting to introduce friends and family to the sport but doesn’t have all the gear, then this is for you. We have packages, private groups and more!

Rock climbing with Social Nature Movement means quality instruction, guiding and climbing. We have a huge variety of sport climbing available, we start with the basics and progress you through all the essential skills. Rock Climbing is available for corporate team building programs, private courses and school groups.

Already an experienced and competent sport climber?

Perhaps you are alone or a sole traveler? You may even just want to switch the brain off and climb while being guided around crags and climbs without wasting time? Let us know, we can help! Push yourself mentally and physically or take your climbing skills to the next level. Learn anything in the rock climbing world from bouldering, top-roping, lead/sport-climbing, multi-pitch or trad climbing with our passionate instructors.

Learning the basics of rock climbing and movement techniques, you will be exposed to fundamental bouldering movements, then progress on to top-rope climbing and eventually lead climbing with basic transitions and abseiling to come down safely and retrieve your gear. Perfect for anyone wanting to get into sport climbing outdoors and be a proficient climber.

Go Bouldering Outdoors

Real Rock Climbing Experiences! Try Climbing On Real Outdoor Rocks…

Rock climbing outdoors is a fast-growing recreational adventure known also as sport climbing, and for us it’s a passion! Even better, climbing outdoors is great! The thrill of our rock climbing experiences stretch your abilities (for the better) as you top-rope climb ancient cliffs! With amazing outdoor sport climbing views of the countryside, boulder valleys, and the extinct volcanoes of Auckland, it’s an awe-inspiring adventure. Your fully qualified and experienced guide(s) teach you the safest form of climbing there is and impart knowledge and skills necessary to participate and ultimately at some point go out there yourself.

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Joe Rae
Joe Rae
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What an experience! Chris took a corporate group of my colleagues and I out - we had no idea what we were doing nor what to expect (it was rock climbing!). It was an awesome day, great for improving team culture and communication. His approach couldn't be faulted, we felt we were in very capable hands. Strongly recommend for any work place.
Rita Ribeiro
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This was my first ever experience in rock climbing. We were 3 people learning and 1 instructor, Chris. He took us to a crag in Stonefields, Auckland, by a lake. Quiet little place. He had his ropes all in place already. He brought all the gear. Good schedule after lunch to avoid the midday heat and not a crowded place either where we could feel intimidated. Chris is a good instructor. He gives clear instructions, enough to get you where you need to and not too much that would overwhelm you. He is patient, grounded and calm and that certainly helps if you’re anxious. Never seemed out of control and was even keeping an eye out for other recreational climbers. Seems to have an eagle eye and a conservative approach towards safety, and that I quite appreciated. We all got several turns at climbing and belaying different parts of that wall and 4h went by like a breeze. Some showers did not deter any of us as we were really enjoying our time together and Chris had some nice back up jackets handy to give us cover while it rained, luckily for a very short while. No negatives on this experience. We were given some ropes to take home and practice our knots, that was again a nice touch. For a complete beginner, 4h were more than enough in terms of information to process, and physical demand. A small group of 3 learners worked out really well. This is a kiwi business and a commendable one. I like to learn with highly skilled instructors with a strong professional background to avoid growing bad habits and Chris certainly rates highly in rock climbing. Give it a try, you won’t regret it.
Jennifer McKnight
Jennifer McKnight
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Had a great day out in Auckland doing intro to rock climbing with Chris! Chris is a natural teacher and I left feeling like I had learned so much and he did a great job at tailoring the experience to what I wanted and what my current experience level is. I left with more knowledge and feeling stoked to continue to build on it. I would gladly return to continue to learn more from him, and I’m sure I will!
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Trad Climbing

Trad Climbing in New Zealand is equally art as it is climbing; discover cams, hexes, nuts and more

Multi-Pitch Climbing

Multi-Pitch Climbing takes you higher up the pitches to belay stances and rarer routes

Outdoor Bouldering

Low level climbing without ropes. More movement, power and mindfullness

Beginner Climbing

Introduction to Rock Climbing course in New Zealand – from ropes to boulders

Lead Climbing

New Zealand Sport climbing; learn to lead climb and lead belay outdoors
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