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📍 Waltham, Canterbury
Uprising at 199 Ferry Road, Waltham (Christchurch) combines a large indoor bouldering gym, a yoga studio, and a fitness gym under one roof. Café with locally-roasted coffee and a pro shop for apparel and gear. Designed and run by Kiwi climbers and yoga teachers.
Been going to this gym since mid 2024, and decided to become a member in January 2025, and I'm so glad I decided to and wish I had done it sooner. Great staff, great people, super fun for any skill level as I've been able to go from the 3s and able to do 7s now and gained all my strength and skill at this gym. I'm slightly introverted as well, but no ones judging or forcing you to be social with the people around. Every kind of person fits in in this gym I can't express how great it is. The cafe is super cool and the upstairs on top of it is perfect to dine or study and you can watch other people climbing too. Basically the gym is almost perfect, and I hope uprising is able to expand in the future. But if not I'm thoroughly satisfied regardless!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for kids old enough to climb safely (around 6+) and ongoing climbers. Reviewers consistently call out the welcoming community, the route-setting variety, and the café/yoga combination — making it more than just a climbing gym.
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Ben Eastwood
4 months ago
“Been going to this gym since mid 2024, and decided to become a member in January 2025, and I'm so glad I decided to and wish I had done it sooner. Great staff, great people, super fun for any skill level as I've been able to go from the 3s and able to do 7s now and gained all my strength and skill at this gym. I'm slightly introverted as well, but no ones judging or forcing you to be social with the people around. Every kind of person fits in in this gym I can't express how great it is. The cafe is super cool and the upstairs on top of it is perfect to dine or study and you can watch other people climbing too. Basically the gym is almost perfect, and I hope uprising is able to expand in the future. But if not I'm thoroughly satisfied regardless!”
MIKEY IP ATKINS
3 months ago
“All around great gym with great staff and a well built community. Love the store variaty as well. The setting has interesting movements, where a good chunk emulates the style found at Castle hill, though the climbs are on the softer side. The gym also has plenty of training tools related to climbing for advanced climbers, and also has a seperate yoga studio for those who enjoy a good stretch. Would love to have the membership option that allows full bouldering area access but doesn't include yoga, as currently, there are only 2 options (off peak and full access)”
Natasha Moutter
4 months ago
“My son and I came here for the 1st time today and had the best time. The staff are friendly and helpful. We could have stayed all day. They also accept the hapai card. The other climbers were friendly and helpful too. And they make a yummy brownie. We'll definitely come back again!”
Heiko Gehrig
2 years ago
“Nice gym! Majority of problems seems slab by or overhang. Interesting route setting. Nice training area as well with the usual equipment (several hang boards Beast Master 1000 and 2000), weights, chinup bar etc. Staff were really friendly and accommodating! St”
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Overview
Uprising is at 199 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch — combining a large bouldering gym, yoga studio, fitness gym, café, and pro shop in one site. Designed by Kiwi climbers and yoga teachers, the bouldering area suits all skill levels with regularly-set routes. Memberships available alongside casual visits. Café serves their own locally-roasted coffee blend.



