Gilwell Park, Gembrook VIC

Client
Scouts Victoria

Year
2023

Structure

Hercules+, Legend+, Pillars (2), Apostle Cluster, Custom Wall

At Gilwell Park — the iconic 160-hectare Scout camp in the Dandenong Ranges — BOULDERING® has become a new focal point for adventure.

Scouts Victoria wanted a feature that reflected their program goals of resilience, leadership, and personal development. BOULDERING® proved to be the perfect fit, creating an environment where young people can push beyond comfort zones, solve problems together, and build trust.

Colorful outdoor bouldering climbing structures in a wooded park.

The precinct blends accessible bouldering structures with a large-scale roped wall, offering both entry-level challenges and advanced climbing experiences. From the Hercules+ and Legend+ to smaller pillars and custom walls, the mix of structures provides variety for all ages and abilities — forming a bold centrepiece within one of Australia’s most recognisable Scout destinations.

Colorful outdoor climbing structures and boulders in a wooded park setting.

Two people are climbing a blue outdoor rock climbing wall with colorful holds, in a wooded area. One climber is higher and being belayed by a person below.

Colorful outdoor climbing structures with various holds, set on a ground covered in wood chips, in a park with trees.

IN THEIR WORDS

“The bouldering precinct at Gilwell Park is an amazing personal development machine. It helps young people test their boundaries and perceived limits, and creates unlimited opportunities for creative problem solving, teamwork, communication, and building confidence through personal achievement.”

— Jon McGregor, Executive Manager & General Secretary, Scouts Victoria

Colorful outdoor climbing wall with red, yellow, blue, and green handholds, set against a blue sky with trees in the background.

Like every BOULDERING® project, the Gilwell Park precinct was designed and manufactured in Melbourne. Using precision CNC-cut materials, industrial-grade steel, and UV-stable components, it is built for durability, made with recyclable elements, and designed to minimise environmental impact — leaving a lasting legacy for the site.