From humble beginnings in O'Connor in 2017, we started as a rag-tag team of passionate climbers with the dream of making bouldering big in Perth.
Today, we welcome climbers at four different locations across the metro area, but not much else has changed. We're still locally owned and operated, still obsessed with climbing, and still driven by the people who walk through our doors every day.
Doesn’t matter if you’re new to climbing or you’ve been at it for years, everyone’s welcome here.
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For us, climbing has always been about much more than pulling on plastic.
It's about finding something that challenges you, clears your head, and introduces you to people you might never have met otherwise.
Some people come to train. Some come to switch off after a long day. Some come because a friend dragged them and end up sticking around far longer than they expected. Some come for the social vibes and hangs.
However you found your way here, there’s a place for you at Portside.
Portside isn't just the gym. It's the community that gives us our heart.
What we believe
Climbing is more than reaching the top.
For us, climbing is about the moments in between: the coffee you have while watching climbers on the wall, the friendly stranger you share beta with, the session that clears your head after a long day, and the friends you make along the way (of course).
Balance is better.
We believe climbing should support your whole self - body, mind and soul.
We're in this together.
Climbing has always been built on community. We’re here to create spaces where people encourage each other, share experiences and feel like they belong.
Rise to the challenge.
Progress looks different for everyone. It could be your first climb, your first V8, or just trying something that scares you, we believe growth comes from giving things a go, and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone.
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