DUCK OFF ADVENTURES × THE NEST CLIMBING GYM

DUCK OFF ADVENTURES × THE NEST CLIMBING GYM

6-Week Climbing Course

Movement, strength & confidence

Duck Off Adventures has teamed up with The Nest Climbing Gym to bring you a 6-week guided climbing course designed to build skill, strength and confidence, whether you’re new to climbing or ready to level up.

This course blends structured indoor climbing progression, expert instruction from The Nest team, movement-focused mat Pilates, and a welcoming community atmosphere into a relaxed and supportive Sunday morning routine.

Who This Course Is For?

  • Beginners wanting to learn climbing properly

  • People looking for structured progression

  • Anyone keen to move, build strength and confidence

  • Those who enjoy learning new skills in a supportive environment

No pressure, no eg -  just movement, climbing and a good crew.

WHEN & WHERE

The Nest Climbing Gym, South Nowra
17th May - 21st June

10:00am – 11:30am

6 Weeks

COURSE LENGTH

READY TO JOIN?

Spots are limited.
Secure your place in the full 6-week course to lock it in.

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WHAT TO EXPECT EACH WEEK

30-minute guided mat Pilates warm-up
Led by Eilish, focusing on climbing-specific movement, mobility, joint preparation and core engagement. A purposeful warm-up designed to help you move well, build awareness and reduce injury risk.

60-minute guided climbing session
Led by an instructor from The Nest, with a focus on skill development, technique and confidence. Sessions are progressive and build across the 6 weeks.

Good company
Connect and climb alongside a supportive crew.

COURSE PROGRESSION

  • Build a strong foundation through:

    • Rope climbing skills

    • Technique and safety awareness

    • Comfort with heights

    • Communication and belaying basics

    These weeks focus on control, confidence and trust on the wall.

  • Shift into:

    • Strength and power

    • Dynamic movement

    • Problem-solving and flow

    • Confidence in your own climbing style

    By the end of the course, you’ll feel stronger, more capable and more confident in your movement.

OPTIONAL ADD ON:

OUTDOOR CLIMBING ADVENTURE (WEEK 7)

To wrap up the course, Duck Off Adventures and The Nest invite you to join an optional full-day outdoor climbing experience. This final session takes the skills learned indoors and applies them in a real outdoor setting.

What’s involved

  • Full-day experience

  • Hike into a local outdoor climbing area

  • Outdoor belaying, climbing and abseiling

  • All technical gear provided (ropes, harnesses, belay devices)

  • A big day of learning, challenge and skill-building

  • Finish with a well-earned feed

This is where everything comes together and where the Nest team’s passion for outdoor climbing really shines.

PRICING AND BOOKING OPTIONS

6-Week Course (Recommended)

$270 total

Includes:

  • Structured 6-week progression

  • Pilates warm-up each session

  • Guided instruction from The Nest

  • Entry

  • Shoe, harness and chalk hire

  • Priority access and best value

This option is ideal if you want consistency, skill development and to be part of the full course experience.

Casual Drop-In

$50 per session

Casual spots are limited and may be released weekly once the course is confirmed.

Minimum Numbers

This program runs once minimum participant numbers are reached.
If minimum numbers are not met, all payments will be refunded.

Outdoor Finale – booked separately

  • $100 per person (10+ participants)

  • $120 per person (under 10 participants)

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  • No experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners and those with some prior climbing experience. Sessions are guided and instructors will support different ability levels throughout the course.

  • Your booking includes:

    • Entry to The Nest Climbing Gym for each session

    • Climbing shoe hire

    • Harness hire

    • A 30-minute guided mat Pilates warm-up

    • A 60-minute guided climbing session with a Nest instructor

  • All essential climbing equipment is provided. You only need to bring comfortable activewear and a water bottle.

  • Casual drop-in spots may be available for individual sessions. These are limited and released weekly once the course is confirmed. Availability is not guaranteed.

  • The course is designed as a progressive program. Attending all six weeks allows you to build skills, strength and confidence safely while getting the most out of the instruction.

  • If minimum participant numbers are not met, the course will not proceed and all payments will be fully refunded.

  • If you miss a session, it cannot be refunded or rescheduled. However, you are welcome to continue with the remaining weeks of the course.

FAQ’s

  • Yes. The first three weeks focus on rope climbing with an emphasis on safety, technique and building comfort at height. You are never required to do anything you are not comfortable with.

  • A general level of fitness is helpful, but no specific strength or climbing ability is required. The Pilates warm-up and climbing sessions are designed to support gradual progression.

  • Yes. The Pilates warm-up is mat-based and focuses on mobility, movement patterns and strength relevant to climbing. Exercises are adaptable and guided.

  • No. The outdoor climbing adventure in Week 7 is an optional add-on and is booked separately from the 6-week course.

  • No prior outdoor climbing experience is required. All technical gear is provided and the day is fully guided. Participation in the 6-week course is recommended before joining the outdoor day.

  • If conditions are unsafe, the outdoor day may be postponed or rescheduled. Further details will be provided closer to the date.

  • If you have any questions or would like to check whether this course is right for you, feel free to get in touch via Duck Off Adventures email at duckoffadventures@gmail.com.