The Island | Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Cam Wesson starting the crux moves on Renewable Energy (23), 2022. Photo thanks Sylvan Reynolds.

J-Bay Face Steve working Renewable Energy (23) 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

Derek working Decay of Disregard (22) at The Island. Photo thanks Gareth MIA Tuffney.

Cameron Wesson on his project at The Island - 2023. Photo Derek Marshall

Derek working Decay of Disregard (22) at The Island. Photo thanks Terence Trevaskis.

Tristian Van Der Merwer on High & Dry (26), when it was still a project. The Island, 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.

Terence Trevaskis climbing Mr. Krabs (19) at The Island, 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.

Cam Wesson climbing Renewable Energy (23), 2022. Photo thanks Sylvan Reynolds.

Tristian Van Der Merwer on High & Dry (26), when it was still a project. The Island, 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.

Climbing Mr. Krabs (19) at The Island, in Gqeberha (PE) - 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.

Terence Trevaskis on the FA of Snake Nipple (21) Photo thanks Ruben Snyman.

Derek Marshall opening Mr. Krabs (19) at The Island - 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.

Valley Crag outdoor climbing day at The Island

Terence Trevaskis on Mr. Krabs (19) at The Island - 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

Tristian Van Der Merwer on High & Dry (26), when it was still a project. The Island, 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

Ryan Olivier working Renewable Energy (23) 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

The Island

The Lady's Slipper see from the turbine field.

Cameron Wesson on his project at The Island - 2023. Photo Derek Marshall

Rock climbing at The Island, Port Elizabeth. Photo thanks Terence Trevaskis.

Cam Wesson Climbing Wolf Moon (19), 2022. Photo thanks Sylvan Reynolds.

Ryan Olivier on his first lead 2021. Climbing at the Island (PE). Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

Valley Crag outdoor climbing day at The Island

J-Bay Face Steve working Renewable Energy (23) 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

Ryan Olivier on his first lead 2021. Climbing at the Island (PE). Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

Nelmarie Van Staden & Gareth MIA Tuffney 2021. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

Terence Trevaskis on the FA of Snake Nipple (21) Photo thanks Ruben Snyman.

Terence Trevaskis on the FA of Snake Nipple (21) Photo thanks Ruben Snyman.

Ruben Snyman climbing at the Island in Gqeberha (PE) 2021. Photo thanks Terence Trevaskis.

Derek sending Snake Nipple (21) Photo thanks Ruben Snyman.

Cam Wesson Climbing This is my Energy (21), 2022. Photo thanks Sylvan Reynolds.

Derek Marshall belaying a climber on Mr Crabs (19), 2021. Photo thanks Cam Wesson.

Hammocks up and slacking at The Island, 2022. Photo thanks Cam Wesson.

The Island | Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

The Island is the newest crag in Nelson Mandela Metro & is about 35km from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). The Island is an actual island on a small natural lake tucked away in a valley of pristine indigenous forest.The Island is one of Gqeberha's hidden gems. There are 33 sport lines, 2 are still projects & 46 trad lines opened.

Access:

The owner is very environmentaly conscious & wants to keep The Island pristine. His sons are climbers & are they are happy for climbing to be developed, but access is strictly controlled & by prior arrangment. There is a gate with security. Please contact info@easterncaperockclimbing.co.za for more details.

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