PROPERTIES — LIMPOPO
Wellington's Dome
"If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain."
Venue Information
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Venue Overview |
Wellington's Dome is a winter sport climbing venue on a farm about 100kms South of Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) near Mokopane (formerly Potgietersrus). As its name suggests, climbing is on granite outcrop domes up long faces (some reaching 150m), usually slightly on angle. Crime has been a problem in the past, so visits have been restricted. |
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Permit / Permission info |
Contact the property owner, Jaap Möller to make bookings. |
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Approx travel time from Jhb |
3 hours. |
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Parking info |
Park at the base of the climbing area. Please take extra precautions as crime has been an issue. |
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Walk-in |
Relatively short walk-ins. |
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Accommodation |
Camping is on the lawn outside the lapa on Jaap’s farm. Ablutions, a fridge and stove are available. Camping MUST be arranged beforehand. Sleeping in the lapa is also an option. |
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Availability of drinking water |
Available on the farm |
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Climbing route guide |
Route guide by Neil Margetts available on www.climb.co.za |
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Climbing info |
There are three main climbing areas, with a range of single and multi-pitch routes: • Goat Face: Three climbs of three pitches each, grades 16, 20 and 21. • Main Dome: Features almost twenty climbs, ranging from grade 13 to 26, many of which are 4 to 6 pitches long. • Sarcophagus: Where most of the single and two pitch climbs can be found, ranging from grade 15 to 21. To climb at Wellington’s Dome you need up to 18 quickdraws and a rope of 50m or longer, though some of the climbs have 40m or longer pitches so escape with one rope could be difficult. Most descents are by abseiling down. |
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Child-friendly |
Yes |
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Swimming |
Pool available at the camping area. |
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Camp fires |
Braai facilities available. |
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Other attractions |
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Dangers |
Theft from cars parked at the base of climbing area has been a problem. |
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Contact details |
Contact Farm owner, Jaap Möller (072 425 0349) for bookings and to arrange camping. |
Disclaimer
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking and other related activities are inherently dangerous and can lead to or cause serious injury, material loss and even death. The Mountain Club of South Africa advises that you only participate in these activities if you are competent to do so, or are under the guidance of an experienced person, and you are using the correct equipment. Any activity in which you participate, is done entirely at your own risk. The Mountain Club of South Africa accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for any accident, injury, death or material loss arising from participation in MCSA activities, no matter in what manner caused and whether allegedly due to negligence or not.