Uprising (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Uprising?
What makes it 38% Baby-Friendly: You may roll a pram into the café and use accessible toilets, but no confirmed change tables, no baby activities, and chalky air plus falling climbers make floor areas unsafe for infants.
Positives:
- Safe toddler area: Blocland zone offers low walls and padded flooring designed for under-5s.
- Baby-friendly access: Wide entrance and accessible ground-floor amenities make stroller navigation easy.
- Family seating space: Café tables accommodate a stroller next to seating for parents.
Challenges:
- No baby-care services: Uprising has no dedicated nursing room or on-site childcare; bring needed supplies.
- Strict capacity limits: Blocland sessions fill quickly, especially weekends and holidays; booking required.
What is Uprising?
- A central-city indoor bouldering gym featuring slab, overhang and training board sections
- A multi-level sports venue integrating a fitness gym, yoga studio and ground-floor café serving Fairtrade coffee and local fare
- A purpose-built facility with a dedicated children's climbing zone, accessible restrooms and versatile event spaces
What is so special about Uprising for with baby?
- Safe Blocland sessions for toddlers with padded low walls
- Ground-floor café with stroller space and accessible restrooms
- Pram-friendly entrance and baby-changing facilities
- Book early online for limited-capacity Blocland sessions
- Affordable midweek rates and easy light refreshments
Note: Uprising is 38% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Christchurch for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
Why 1–2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for a Baby’s Blocland session, a café break and nappy changes without rushing.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Uprising
Blocland session:
Let your little climber explore safe low walls in hour-long sessions.
Tip: Book each session online in advance; bring toddler climbing shoes or rent onsite.
Ground-floor café break:
Relax with Fairtrade coffee and snacks while baby stays in the stroller.
Tip: Ask staff for a quiet corner and use accessible restrooms with baby-changing space.
Pram-friendly facilities:
Enter through wide doors and use accessible bathrooms with showers for nappy changes.
Tip: Bring your own changing mat; staff can point you to the largest restroom.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Uprising
- Visit weekdays mid-morning: Arrive around 10 AM on weekdays to avoid peak times and save on Blocland rates.
- Pack snacks and change mat: Bring lightweight snacks and your own changing mat to speed up nappy changes.
- Call ahead for facilities: Phone +64 3 389 5061 to confirm baby-changing facilities before you go.
Reviews of Uprising
MIKEY IP ATKINS
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. Woul...
Ben Eastwood
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...
Natasha Moutter
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!
Ken Ching
Having climbed here 2 years now, this place definitely deserves a great review. The facility is well designed with the main bouldering area having a comprehensive variety of climbing sets that get regularly rotated out with fresh ones by the route setters. There's a gym, plenty of hangboards, additional training area, spray wall, moonboard, circuit board, yoga space, cafe and even a fun climbing p...
Heiko Gehrig
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
When is the best time to visit Uprising (Christchurch, New Zealand)?
During school holidays, Blocland prices double on weekends; book early and plan extra budget for peak rates.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Blocland session (child) | NZD 6 |
| Children’s shoe hire | NZD 5 |
| Coffee for two adults | NZD 12 |
| Light snacks | NZD 10 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 33 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 199 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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