Description
Routes here are up to 35 metres long and the quality of the climbing is clearly imported from another solar system, several 5-star routes including arguably the best 19, best 22, 23 and 26 at Boven!. Long routes will sometimes have chains halfway up so that you can lower off twice to get down. There is plenty of potential for new lines at the right end of the crag, just be sure it‟s not one of the existing trad climbs.
Access Issues
Climbing Permits Wonderland
The Wonderland crags are spread over multiple private land parcels including @mountain_club_of_south_africa , Mahem and Tranquilitas. The @mountain_club_of_south_africa has negotiated for all climbers to have access to these properties via a climbing permit.
Permits will be offered at discounted rates to members of the @mountain_club_of_south_africa or guests at Tranquilitas/Mayhem.
Following are the permit types and costs:
Day permits R60. Day permits for @mountain_club_of_south_africa / Tranquilitas members R30
Weekend permits R100. Weekend permits for @mountain_club_of_south_africa / Tranquilitas members R50
Month permits R600. Month permits for @mountain_club_of_south_africa / Tranquilitas R300
Annual R1600. Annual for @mountain_club_of_south_africa / Tranquilitas R1 200
By purchasing a permit you agree to the Conditions & Waiver
Free parking to permit holders at Tranquilitas reception only and in demarcated spaces. Permits will be mandatory and people found without one will be treated as trespassers.
Permits can be purchased from Tranquilitas reception via SnapScan or Zapper.
For annual permits e-mail book@tranquilitas.com.
For more information on routes, access and permits please see the following websites:
Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA)
http://www.mcsa.org.za/
Look at “Who we are” for the different sections of the MCSA
Mountain Club of South Africa – Johannesburg Section website
https://mcsajohannesburg.org/
Click on “Access and Properties” for more information
Click on “Contact” to get in touch with the MCSA for more information.
ClimbZA website
http://www.climbing.co.za/wiki/South_African_Climbing_Wiki
Welcome to the largest & most comprehensive online database of Southern African climbing information.
http://www.climbing.co.za/forum/
A forum site to find climbing partners or to find out more about different climbing areas and climbs.
Approach
The best is to park as for ACRA then access as for the WB wall, then abseil (or scramble) down the WB gully. At the base of the gully, walk along the path along the base of the cliffs until you see the climbs. To exit, either scramble back up the gully, or
walk approx 200m along the base of the crag until you reach the railway and you will arrive at the top of the WB gully. Walk back through tunnel, if a train comes, press yourself to one side (apparently safe but absolutely terrifying).