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Junkyard Blues
Stop at this ‘rustic art’ emporium to marvel at owner Dirk’s collection of found objects, vintage gear and general junk. Road signs, sheep skulls, tin cups, watering cans, bed pans, old shoes, bicycles and farm implements decorate the exterior. Funky accommodation is available (R30
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Groote Post
Of all the Darling wineries, Groote Post has the most to offer the visitor, with wildlife drives, self-guided nature walks, a superb restaurant and, of course, free tastings of its excellent chardonnays and sauvignon blancs. Its 7km along a dirt road, off Rte 307; bookings are esse
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Umgeni River Bird Park
Found on the Umgeni River, north of the centre, this bird park makes for a relaxing escape from the throng. You can see many African bird species in lush vegetation and aviaries. Dont miss the free-flight bird show at 11am and 2pm Tuesday to Sunday, featuring birds from around the
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Tanagra Private Cellar
Tanagra is a family-run farm offering tastings of its range of reds as well as the grappa distilled on-site. Theres self-catering accommodation (two-person cottage from R750) and a range of short hikes on the farm, which can be extended to explore the adjoining Vrolijkheid Nature R
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Ceramics Gallery
Franschhoek boasts many fine galleries, mostly along Huguenot St. At the Ceramics Gallery you can watch David Walters, one of South Africa’s most distinguished potters, at work in the beautifully restored home of Franschhoek’s first teacher. There are also exhibits of work by other
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Grande Provence
A beautifully revamped, 18th-century manor house that is home to a stylish restaurant and a splendid gallery showcasing contemporary South African art. There is a range of tasting options, including grape-juice tasting for the kids (R20). Its within walking distance of the town cen
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Cape Craft & Design Institute
In the works in early 2015 was this new showcase for the Cape Craft & Design Institute (CCDI). Up and running is the British Council–sponsored Maker Library project with Capetonian designer Heath Nash at the helm. The CCDI will have projects both here and across the road in Har
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Bakone Malapa Open
Located 9km south of Polokwane on Rte 37 to Chuniespoort, this museum evokes the customs of the Northern Sotho people who lived here 300 years ago. The tour of the recreated village shows pots being made and demonstrations of tools such as the antelope horn trumpet and marula root
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Mapusha Weavers Cooperative
Located on the outskirts of Acornhoek township, the Mapusha Weavers Cooperative was established in 1973 to give unemployed women a craft and an income.You can visit the loom-filled workshop next to the Catholic Mission, and take home some of the excellent quality carpets and tapest
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Guns
Outside the town hall are two guns, Castor and Pollux, used by the British in defence of Ladysmith. Nearby is a replica of Long Tom, a Boer gun capable of heaving a shell 10km. Long Tom was put out of action by a British raiding party during the siege, but not before it had caused
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Big Pineapple
Local farmers own the Big Pineapple, a few kilometres from the village en route to Port Alfred. It stands 16.7m high – you can climb to the top for great vistas of the surrounding countryside, and learn all about the pineapple industry. There are also tractor farm tours that includ
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Greatmore Studios
This pioneer of the Woodstock art scene provides studio space for local artists and visiting overseas artists, with the idea of providing skills transfer and cross-cultural stimulation of ideas and creativity. Visitors are welcome to stroll around and there are occasionally group e
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Landskroon
Five generations of the De Villiers family have been perfecting their winemaking skills on this pleasant estate. Overlooking the vines, there’s a nice terrace on which you can quaff impressive cinsaut and celebrated jerepigo (dessert wine). They also rent out a self-catering cottag
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Ann Bryant Art Gallery
This mixed late Victorian and early Edwardian mansion has a good collection of South African paintings from landscapes to city scenes, featuring the likes of Pierneef and Cecil Skotnes plus contemporary local work. Pick up a catalogue on the way in. There’s a small coffee shop in t
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Swartberg Nature Reserve
Many of Prince Albert’s best attractions are outside the town, including the russet peaks of this reserve. There are over 100km of hiking trails, all administered by Cape Nature – check with them for updates on which trails are open and to book overnight walks. For guides, contact
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Meiringspoort Pass
, south of Klaarstroom, on the N12 route between Beaufort West and Oudtshoorn, is an extraordinary place, following a river that cuts right through the Swartberg range. It’s not quite in the same class as Swartberg Pass, partly because it’s a main road and partly because it’s not a
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Maynardville Park
When the 1870s mansion of Victorian property magnate James Maynard was demolished n the 1950s, the city took over the extensive grounds surrounding it and created this park. The estates former swimming pool is now a pond, while the archery lawn has been replaced by the Maynardville
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Outeniqua Transport Museum
The starting point and terminus for journeys on the Outeniqua Power Van, this museum is worth a visit if you’re interested in trains. A dozen locomotives and 15 carriages, as well as many detailed models, have found a retirement home here, including a carriage used by the British r
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Ncome Museum
Be sure to visit the interesting Ncome Museum, on the other side of the river. It offers the Zulu perspective of events. The museum takes the shape of buffalo horns, the traditional method of attack. A symbolic display of Zulu shields (in metal) represents the Zulu regiments that f
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Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary
This long-running donkey sanctuary has new premises just off the main road from Robertson. Its a peaceful spot with a couple of dams offering good birdwatching, a tearooom serving homemade goodies and, of course, the chance to meet the donkeys, many of which were neglected in their
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