Keep Calm
and Climb Mountains

Who we are

Climbing Guides Australia is a locally owned and operated rock-climbing business located on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland.

It was established in 2013 with a view to providing Australian climbers with access to professional, first class, nationally recognized climbing courses.

Our courses cater for the beginner climber, sports climber, trad climber, multi pitcher, right through to those aspiring to be guides.

For us climbing is a way of life, we want you to be confident in your climbing knowledge and technical skills so you are capable and ready to take on new adventures.

With CGA you have access to relevant and up to date resources, you are able to discuss your needs directly with us as well as follow up support post the course.

We have over 20 years experience

Find more information in the course section and guided tours section on this page.

 

Nationally accredited training
Professional Associaton of Climbing Instructors Pty. Ltd.
PACI-RTO-NO.2808
Courses
Artificial Surfaces Climbing Guide Course
Nationally recognized training for climbing gym staff, outdoor education facilitators and teachers. SISOCLM001 - Top rope climb single pitches, artificial surfaces SISOCLM005 - Establish belays for single pitch climbing on artificial surfaces SISOCLM008 - Lead single pitch climbing activities on artificial surfaces, top rope climbing SISOPLN002 - Plan outdoor activity sessions SISOPLN004 - Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Price: $1870 pp
Challenge Ropes Courses and Zip Line Guide Training
Nationally recognized training for outdoor education facilitators and teachers conducting challenge ropes courses zip lines and other vertical adventure activities. SISOCHC001 - Lead challenge course sessions, low elements SISOCHC002 - Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, low elements SISOCHC003 - Lead challenge course sessions, high elements, SISOCHC004 - Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, high elements. SISOPLN002 - Plan outdoor activity sessions SISOPLN004 - Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations This course is available on request - We come to  your venue
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Price: $1870 pp
Climbing / Abseiling Skills Course
Introductory Outdoor Rock Climbing and Abseiling Course for Recreational Climbers. SISOABS001 - Abseil single pitches using fundamental skills SISOABS003 - Abseil single pitches, natural surfaces SISOABS006 - Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces SISOCLM002 - Top rope climb single pitches, natural surfaces SISOCLM006 - Establish belays for single pitch climbing on natural surfaces
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Price: $580 pp
Vertical Rescue Course
Learn the skills to rescue yourself and your partner in realistic scenario based Vertical Rescue Training for Recreational Climbers and Candidate Guides Units of competency you could gain from this training includes SISOABS001 - Abseil single pitches using fundamental skills SISOABS003 - Abseil single pitches, natural surfaces SISOABS006 - Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling SISOABS004 - Abseil multi pitches, natural surfaces SISOABS007 - Establish ropes for multi pitch abseiling SISORSC002 - Perform vertical rescues SISORSC003 - Perform complex vertical rescues SISXEMR001 - Respond to Emergency Situations
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Price: $1450 pp
Guide Top Rope Climbing / Abseiling Course
Become a climbing guide! It is pre requisite to have completed the climbing and abseiling skills and vertical rescue or equivalent training before attending this course. Units of competency you could gain from this training includes RECREATIONAL (NON-LEADER) UNITS SISOABS001 Abseil single pitches using fundamental skills SISOABS003 Abseil single pitches on natural surfaces SISOABS006 Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces SISOCLM002 Top rope climb single pitches on natural surfaces SISOCLM006 Establish belays for single pitch climbing on natural surfaces LEADERSHIP (GUIDE) UNITS SISOABS009 Lead single pitch abseiling activities on natural surfaces SISOCLM009 Lead single pitch climbing activities on natural surfaces top rope climbing PLANNING AND RISK MANAGEMENT UNITS SISOPLN002 Plan outdoor recreation activities SISOPLN004 Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Price: $1870.00 pp
Vertical Mobility Self Rescue Course
Develop Advanced Skills in Abseiling and Self Rescue Systems Learn the skills to rescue yourself in realistic scenario based Vertical Rescue Training for Recreational Climbers and Candidate Guides Units of competency you could gain from this training includes SISOABS001 - Abseil single pitches using fundamental skills SISOABS003 - Abseil single pitches, natural surfaces SISOABS006 - Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling SISOABS004 - Abseil multi pitches, natural surfaces SISOABS007 - Establish ropes for multi pitch abseiling SISORSC002 - Perform vertical rescues
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Price: $870 pp
Single Pitch Natural Surfaces Lead Climbing Course
This 4 day lead climbing course will give climbers the knowledge and skills required to confidently transition from top rope climbing to single pitch lead climbing in a natural cliff environment - 2 days Sport Climbing (Bolted Routes) - 2 Days Traditional Climbing (Naturally Protected Routes - Trad) Units of competency you could gain from this training includes SISOCLM003 lead climb single-pitches on natural surfaces SISOCLM006 Establish belays for single pitch climbing on natural surfaces SISOABS003 Abseil single pitches on natural surfaces SISOABS006 Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Price: $1160 pp
Multi Pitch Natural Surfaces Lead Climbing Course
This 4 day lead climbing course will give climbers the knowledge and skills required to confidently transition from top rope climbing to single pitch lead climbing in a natural cliff environment - 2 days Sport Climbing (Bolted Routes) - 2 Days Traditional Climbing (Naturally Protected Routes - Trad) Units of competency you could gain from this training includes SISOCLM004 Lead climb multi pitches, on natural surfaces SISOCLM007 Establish belays for multi pitch climbing on natural surfaces SISOABS004 Abseil multi pitches on natural surfaces SISOABS007 Establish ropes for multi pitch abseiling on natural surfaces
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Price: $1320.00 pp
Guide Outdoor Leader Multi Pitch Course
Become a climbing guide! It is pre requisite to have completed the multipitch climbing skills and vertical rescue or equivalent training before attending this course. This Guide level course is for experienced single pitch guides to up skill there guiding techniques in a multi pitch environment Units of competency you could gain from this training includes RECREATIONAL (NON-LEADER) UNITS SISOABS007 Establish ropes for multi-pitch abseiling on natural surfaces SISOCLM007 Establish belays for multi-pitch climbing on natural surfaces SISOABS004 Abseil multi pitches, natural surfaces SISOCLM004 Climb multi pitches, natural surfaces LEADERSHIP (GUIDE) UNITS SISOCLM011 Lead multi pitch climbing activities on natural surfaces, lead climbing SISOABS010 Lead multi-pitch abseiling activities on natural surfaces PLANNING AND RISK MANAGEMENT UNITS SISOPLN002 Plan outdoor recreation activities SISOPLN004 Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Price: $1870.00 pp
Guide Outdoor Leader Single Pitch Course
This Guide level course is for experienced single pitch lead climbers to up skill there guiding techniques in a single pitch environment. Become a climbing guide! It is pre requisite to have completed the single pitch lead climbing skills and vertical rescue or equivalent training before attending this course. Units of competency you could gain from this training includes RECREATIONAL (NON-LEADER) UNITS SISOABS006 Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces SISOCLM006 Establish belays for single pitch climbing on natural surfaces SISOABS003 Abseil single pitches, natural surfaces SISOCLM003 Lead climb single pitches, natural surfaces LEADERSHIP (GUIDE) UNITS SISOCLM010 Lead single pitch climbing activities on natural surfaces, lead climbing SISOABS009 Lead single pitch abseiling activities on natural surfaces PLANNING AND RISK MANAGEMENT UNITS SISOPLN002 Plan outdoor recreation activities SISOPLN004 Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Price: $1870.00 pp
Workshops
The Starter Kit .. Gym to Crag
The workshop will be focused on the basics, Selecting a climb in a guide book, ABCDE-safety checks, Building anchors systems for abseiling and top rope climbing, Belay techniques for top belaying the abseiler and bottom belaying of the climber. Crag ethics and communication.
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Price: $250 pp
Traditional Lead Climbing Workshop
Learn the Basics - Traditional anchor building and placing traditional protection for lead climbing One Day Workshop 730am - 400pm Mount Ngungun
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Price: $250 pp
Sport Lead Climbing Workshop
This work shop is for top rope climbers moving into lead climbing on Routes protected by fixed hardware I.e. Bolts This workshop is recommended for novice lead climbers.
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Price: $250 pp
Guided Tours
Noosa - Mount Tinbeerwah

Climbs and Abseils from 10m up to 100m all safety equipment and Instruction supplied. An experience of a lifetime that may just change your life! No experience required.

Half Day Abseil and Rock Climb
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Price from: $125 pp
  • Minimum: 4 people
  • Maximum: 16 people
Full Day Abseil and Rock Climb
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Price from: $195 pp
  • Minimum: 4 people
  • Maximum: 16 people
Gympie - Brooyar State Forest

CGA’s Brooyar Climbing Experience the amazing sandstone formations in the many areas Brooyar has to offer climbing and abseil sites a short distance from Glastonbury camp grounds Climbs and Abseils up to 45m

Half Day Abseil and Rock climb
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Price from: $125 pp
  • Minimum: 4 people
  • Maximum: 16 people
Full Day Abseil and Rock Climb
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Price from: $195 pp
  • Minimum: 4 people
  • Maximum: 16 people
Private booking
  • Price from: $97.50 ph
  • Maximum: 2 people
Glasshouse Mountains National Park - Mount Ngungun

Experience rock climbing and abseiling on the amazing volcanic formations and taking in the wonderful views of the Iconic Glasshouse Mountains Mount Ngungun

Half Day Abseil and Rock climb
  • Duration: 4
  • Price from: $125 pp
  • Minimum: 4 people
  • Maximum: 16 people
Full Day Abseil and Rock Climb
  • Duration: 8
  • Price from: $195 pp
  • Minimum: 4 people
  • Maximum: 16 people
Private booking - per person - per hour
  • Price from: $97.5 ph
  • Maximum: 2 people
Multi-pitch guided climbing

Guided Climbing on Mount Tibrogargan in the Iconic Glass House Mountains Exploring the Classic routes of the Mountain a choice of sport climbing or traditional routes. This is our most popular tour for climbers looking to take the next step out into the exposure that Multi-pitch climbing offers.

Full Day
  • Duration: 8
  • Price from: $450 pp
  • Maximum: 2 people
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