Welcome!

We are a passionate bunch and love what we do. We hope to pass on this psych and all our knowledge so you can learn the ins and outs of CityROCK and have a fruitful career with us. Give it horns!

Cape Town

The OG CityROCK! Opened in 2003 and was originally based in Obs. Moved to a HUUGE facility in Jan 2018 in Paarden Eiland and is our flagship branch and Gear Store

Johannesburg

Opened in Oct 2015 and established CityROCK in SA as a big badass climbing gym that means business (and fun)


Pretoria

The new kid on the block, opened in July 2023. Our colourful new addition to the family has hit the ground running and keeping its bigger siblings on their toes (we love internal competition)


About CityROCK


The professional sales pitch:  Founded in 2003, CityROCK has grown from a small gym in Observatory, Cape Town, to 3 of the largest indoor climbing facilities in South Africa. 

CityROCK is dedicated to providing top-notch climbing experiences and high-quality gear to climbers of all skill levels. CityROCK offers a diverse range of climbing walls and routes designed to challenge and inspire climbers, from beginners to seasoned professionals. The facilities boast state-of-the-art climbing walls, bouldering areas, and training facilities, creating an ideal environment for climbers to improve their skills and push their limits. 

In addition to the exceptional climbing facilities, CityROCK's Gear Store is a one-stop-shop for climbing enthusiasts. Stocked with top brands and the latest climbing equipment, climbers can find everything they need, from climbing shoes and harnesses to ropes and carabiners found at our branches in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria and nationwide delivery of gear to your door through our online store www.MountainMailOrder.co.za. CityROCK has become a very popular climbing gym with regular visitors every day and families and kids visiting on the weekends, and is committed to growing climbing in South Africa.

You are now part of the inner circle sales pitch: We live on passion and psych for climbing, fun and community. We are all climbers and while we keep our house clean and professional, we long for days in the mountains and fresh new sets. We embody the "Work hard, Play hard" slogan. We do everything to perfection and the best we can sprinkled with ample amounts of fun and sillyness, we are an adult playground after all. CityROCK is a lifestyle, we strive to be the best and have a jol doing it. 


Other CityROCK run brands:

Mountain Mail Order

 

Established way back in 1994 when ‘mail order’* was still around, Mountain Mail Order has grown into South Africa’s premium outdoor online Gear Store with nationwide delivery to your door. MMO merged into CityROCK in 2012 and now has 3 walk in gear stores at each branch. 

Created by adventurers, for adventurers, we stock only the best gear from brands we personally trust. 

Visit Mountain Mail Order

GoodBETA


At the very core of CityROCK is a deep passion for rock climbing and the lifestyle which accompanies it. It has been our driving mission as an organisation to bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor climbing, and provide our community with the facilities, resources and support needed to stay motivated, achieve performance goals and venture into the mountains safely and confidently. 

With this mission in mind, we are delighted to welcome you to goodBETA – a community platform and information hub for all things climbing in South Africa.

Visit GoodBETA