Axe Throwing in Melbourne's CBD, Southbank & Docklands

Choosing the Right Axe Throwing Venue

For this region, axe throwing happens below street level in the CBD: MANIAX Melbourne CBD occupies a basement at 121 Elizabeth St, close to the Elizabeth St tram stop. Seventeen lanes – five sized for groups, twelve for individuals – let it take a crowd of up to 300.

What to expect from a session:

Coaching and a safety talk come before the first throw, so beginners are fine.
The coach then runs competitions and games across three kinds of axe.
Sixty minutes on a lane is the standard booking; hosted group packages last up to two hours.
Hens and bucks groups get a dedicated package, and weekday team building has its own format.
Food and drink can be bundled in, from pizza to Viking feast platters once a group reaches 20.

Sessions are priced from $58 per person, and there's wheelchair access throughout.

Players need to be at least 11, with a supervising adult for under-18s.
Enclosed shoes are a must.
A group of fewer than seven pays the seven-person rate to book a group package.
Companies with a big headcount can hire out the entire venue.

After the last throw

The bar only starts serving once throwing has wrapped up, and nobody should arrive tipsy.
Expect craft beer, cocktails and MANIAX's own mead.
From the kitchen: pizza, fried chicken and oversized beef ribs.
BYO is off the table, except water bottles and a birthday cake.

Common Questions About Axe Throwing

How big a group can MANIAX handle in the CBD basement?

With 5 group lanes and 12 single lanes it can take up to 300 throwers, and the whole venue can be hired for a large company event.

What age do you need to be to throw axes in Melbourne's CBD?

At MANIAX Melbourne CBD the minimum is 11, and anyone aged 11 to 17 needs an adult present.

Is alcohol served during axe throwing at MANIAX Melbourne CBD?

No. Drinks are poured only after the throwing is over, and guests shouldn't arrive having been drinking.

Do small groups pay extra for an axe throwing package?

Groups under seven can still book a group package; they simply pay for seven places.

Axe Throwing in CBD, Southbank & Docklands

CBD, Southbank & Docklands Axe Throwing, Compared