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Guest Supervision

Registered competent adults can supervise up to 2 guests on the climbing walls. All guests must complete a Guest Registration Form before climbing.

Supervision Rules

  1. A supervisor must have adequate previous climbing experience, or have climbed at The Reach at least 3 times. 
  2. At least one supervisor must remain on the ground at all times while supervising
  3. A supervisor cannot climb while supervising
  4. A maximum of 2 guests per supervisor
  5. Guests must not belay unsupported
  6. Supervisors may share supervision of up to 2 guests 
  7. Groups of 3 or more novice climbers require a qualified instructor
  8. Please consider the age of your supervised guest. Toddlers are not considered "supervised" if their supervisor is belaying another climber nearby. 
  9. U18 climbers must be within 2 meters of their supervisor at all times.    
  10. All guests must complete the Guest Registration Form

Under 18? Here's what you need to know

Climbers under 18 must complete our U18 registration process before climbing unsupervised at The Reach. We have specific requirements to keep young climbers safe — please read these carefully before registering.

U18 Registration Details

Bouldering

Register for independent bouldering — no ropes needed.

Roped Climbing

Register for unsupervised roped climbing (top rope and lead).

Under 18s

Registration for U18 unsupervised climbing (ages 14–17).