No need for bowling shoes or chalked hands, axe throwing is the come-as-you-are pastime bringing infectiously good times to anyone who picks up a handle.
Dating back to the 1800s, the historical sport has seen somewhat of a renaissance all over the globe as well as in Melbourne where you'll find purpose-built ranges in which you can lob a few well-sharpened tomahawks with your nearest and dearest and maybe even sink a few beers.
Here's the best axe throwing Melbourne has to offer in 2025 according to Urban List:
Maniax Axe Throwing
121 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne CBD & 19-21 Russell Street, Abbotsford
Image: Maniax | Supplied
Channelling real Viking energy, Maniax is one heck of a Melbourne axe throwing destination. This joint has five group lanes and six single lanes, with the ability to accommodate groups of up to 90 throwers. That's right, you can throw an axe and a damn fine party here.
There are options to cater to all types of axe throwers. From a 'quick chuck' which allows you to let off some steam with one of the catapulting hatchets for one-hour to full private sessions which includes 2-hours of throwing axe.
There's also date and mate nights, two-for-one sessions on Mondays, themed events, and even a Maniax league for anyone who wants to join the largest group of throwing fanatics in Australia. Want to perfect your technique? Book in a coached lesson, and you'll be looking fierce out in the throwing lanes. There are even craft beers on tap to take off the edge once you're all tuckered out.
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Main Image Credit: Maniax
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