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The grape is everything
in the Boland, but mountains are its backcloth, frozen
hard in summer's heat. And yet, what overwhelms here
here is the feeling of old Cape - this is the character
of the Boland. For this is the Cape distilled, the Cape
of recent history, three centuries old. Here are quaint
towns; whitewashed walls; thatch; gables; and good wood.
Tradition and aesthetics mingle with the smoke from
a labourer's cottage. An old man sits in a sunbeam on
an old school chair. Children's voices carry on a scented
breeze. This is the hinterland. This is the heart of
the country.
Stellenbosch Founded in 1679, this is South Africa's
second oldest town, famous for its wines, buildings,
oak-lined streets and university.
Attractions:
Day walks and hiking trails, shady picnic sites, trout
fishing, mountain biking and botanical gardens.
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| Franschhoek
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Vineyards, mountains,
quality wines, gourmet restaurants, and a friendly village
atmosphere -the town where the French Huguenots started
the Cape's viticulture.
Attractions:
Trout fishing, para-gliding and hang-gliding on the
Franschhoek Pass, hiking in the
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve and La Motte plantation,
horse riding.
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| The
Cape Metropolitan Area |
Ranging. from exquisite
scenery to adrenalin packed outdoor adventures, the
Cape Metropolitan Area has it all. Hang-gliding, paragliding,
bungee jumping, abseiling and kloofing provide the ultimate
thrill, while kite buggying, surfing, caving, dune boarding
and ocean rafting will provide heart-stopping excitement.
The nature areas provide ample opportunity for birding,
whale watching, botanical excursions, fynbos and beach
walks and mountain biking. |
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| Paarl
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A town with historical
charm, breathtaking scenery, and many cycling and nature
trails.
Attractions:
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, Arboretum and Mill Water
Flower Reserve, canoeing in the Berg River, Paarl Bird
Sanctuary, horse riding and climbing. Information: |
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| Wellington
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Offering a wine route,
as well as a 30-km mountain bike trail, horse-riding,
a fynbos trail, access to the Limietberg's many hiking
routes, and rock climbing in Du Toits Kloof. Information
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| Tulbagh
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A picturesque village
famous for its heritage. Visit the many museums, wineries
and fruit farms, or take a scenic drive along the Obiqua
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| Wolseley
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Surrounded by
majestic mountains, clear rivers and fertile agricultural
lands, this town is situated on a natural watershed.
Visit the blockhouses built by British soldiers during
the Anglo-Boer South Africa war or enjoy mountain biking,
hiking, scenic drives and wine and olive tasting.
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| Ceres
(including Prince Alfred Hamlet) |
The Western Cape's
own Outback and South Africa's largest deciduous fruit
region. Hiking trails lead to stunning scenery and some
of the world's best rock paintings. Test your skills
on the many 4x4 trails or enjoy mountain biking, horse
riding, abseiling, bird watching or freshwater fishing
Pick your own cherries in season. |
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| De
Doorns |
This Hex River
Valley town is the largest producer of export table-grapes
in Africa. The valley turns into a kaleidoscope of colours
in autumn. Explore the old wagon trails along the Hex
River 4x4 Route or discover the Ochre Trail's rock art.
Enjoy a game drive at the Aquila Game Reserve or climb
the Agama Atra Boulders. There is also abseiling and
hiking along the Karbonaatjieskraal Mountain Trail.
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| Worcester
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Experience life as
the pioneers lived it in years gone by at the Kleinplasie
Living Open Air Museum. Or visit the landscaped gardens
of the Karoo National Botanical Gardens. |
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| Rawsonville
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Famous for its
wines, but also offers hiking trails, fishing and 4x4
routes. Relax at the hot water springs at ATKV Goudini
Spa.
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| Robertson
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| The "Valley of Wine and Roses"
, nestled between the Langeberg Moun- tains and the Breede
River. There are hiking, 4x4, mountain biking and horse
riding routes. Take to the rapids on the Breede River
or stroll through Dassieshoek Nature Reserve. |
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| McGregor
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This is a picture-perfect
village with white- washed, thatched cottages and well-
preserved Victorian houses. Besides the famous Boesmanskloof
Hiking Trail, there are other walks and hikes, a 4x4
trail, bird watching, Landcruiser trips offering scenic
drives and fabulous starry night skies.
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| Bonnievale |
Known for its
charming guest accommoda- tion both in town and on the
banks of the Breede River. For the more adventurous
outdoor enthusiast there is organised fishing, canoe
trips, bird watching on a river-boat, guided cellar
tours, wine tasting and fruit picking during season.
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| Ashton
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Driving through
the spectacular Cogman's Kloof, look out for rock climbers
tackling the cliffs of Kalkoenkrantz and Lego Land.
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| Montagu
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Renowned for its muscadel
wines, Montagu is the gateway to the Klein Karoo. Relax
at the hot water mineral resort at Avalon Springs or
take the Montagu tractor-trailer ride to the summit
of the Langeberg Mountains for views of the Robertson
and Koo valleys. Montagu offers hiking trails, 4x4 routes,
mountain biking and some of the world's best rock climbing. |
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| Porterville
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On the west side of the majestic Groot
Winterhoek mountains this town is known for its vineyards
and wheat fields.
Attractions:
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area, paragliding and hang-gliding
from the Dasklip Pass, mountain biking, hiking, annual
flower show, abseiling at Beverlac. |
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| Citrusdal
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Aptly referred to as the "Gateway
to the Cederberg and Namaqualand", it is situated
in the Upper Olifants River Valley.
Attractions:
The Baths -natural hotsprings, Cederberg Wilderness Area,
sky- diving, mountain-biking and rock art. |
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| Clanwilliam
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In the heart of the Rooibos tea area and
at the foot of the Cederberg mountains.
Attractions:
Cederberg Wilderness Area, Clanwilliam Dam Resort, Ramskop
Nature Reserve, annual wildflower show, winter White-water
rafting and rock art. |
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| Vanrhynsdorp
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Explore the
beautiful Matzikamma moun- tains and the Gifberg Hiking
Trail, with fynbos and rare Knersvlakte succulents.
Attractions:
Nursery featuring rare succulents of the arid Knersvlakte.
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