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Glen Lynden Church: This church, built in 1827 by Scottish and Dutch Settlers, has been declared a national monument. Old Standard Bank: This building is one the oldest branches of one of the country’s largest banks. BISHO Bisho is the Xhosa word for “Buffalo”. It was named after the song by Ben Tyazashe who wrote of his longing for his home, Bisho, his name for King William’s Town. Bisho lies next to King William’s Town and gained “independence” as the capital of the “self-governing territory” of the Ciskei during the Apartheid years. In 1994, it was reincorporated into South Africa. Today, Bisho is part of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and the capital of the Eastern Cape. BUTTERWORTH/GCUWA Butterworth, the oldest town in the area, developed around the Wesleyan Mission Station and was built on the banks of the Gcuwa River in 1827. Although officially named after Joseph Butterworth, treasurer of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Xhosa locals affectionately refer to the town as Gcuwa. The town saw much fighting during the Frontier Wars, and today it is an important industrial and commercial centre and the gateway to the southern-most resorts of the Wild Coast. NATURAL WONDERS Bawa Falls: Of all the natural waterfalls in the area, the 103 m Bawa Falls (reputedly a Xhosa place of execution in the early days) is one of the most impressive. Gcuwa River Cascades: The 90-m Gcuwa River Cascades are another powerful waterfall and definitely worth a visit. CATHCART Cathcart, situated at the foot of the Windvogelberg Mountain Range, was established in 1876 as a military outpost. It was named after the then Governor of the Cape, Sir George Cathcart, and became a municipality in 1881. The beautiful natural surroundings and many old buildings with intricate trelliswork, iron pillars and arched windows make Cathcart a lovely stop-over. The town lies in a predominantly sheep- and farming-area. - 109 -
ADVENTURE AND SPORT Paragliding and hang-gliding: The area is renowned for its perfect gliding conditions. The hill slopes make perfect launching pads and the thermal air currents are ideal for supporting paragliders and hang-gliders. Trout-fishing: Koch Dam is stocked with trout from a nearby hatchery and offers pleasant hours of fishing. ARCHAEOLOGY AND PALAEONTOLOGY San rock art sites: There are many San rock art sites in the Cathcart district. However, as most of the sites are situated on privately owned farms, prior booking is essential. Some farms also have accommodation facilities and hiking trails. San rock art at Craik Cross: Situated approximately 20 km from town on the Friendly Route (the N6), this rock art site features a painting that depicts soldiers, possibly British, wearing “Busby”-type headdresses, as well as a rain-making scene. San rock art at Henderson Guest House: The farm has various shelters with San paintings and several species of game and birds can be seen. San rock art at Henderson Valley: There are numerous rock art sites in this lovely valley. San rock art at Longreach: Several rock art sites can be found along the banks of the Black Kei River, some of which were discovered as long ago as 1870. San rock art at Middledrift: Visit the various rock art sites accompanied by a trained guide. The farm also offers accommodation facilities. ART AND CRAFTS Amatola Craft Amble: The route to Happy Valley leads to the Amatola Craft Amble with its many art and craft centres. The quality of the art works is such that you are guaranteed not to go home empty-handed. FAUNA AND FLORA Bontebok Flats: The fabled Bontebok flats, popular destination of many early nineteenth-century, big-game hunters, are situated just outside the town. Many species of game still roam the area. HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE Blacker Building: The building now houses the library but a certain Mr Blacker originally built it as a store in 1883. He spent so much money on the art - 110 -
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Index CLIMATE......................
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WILD COAST REGION .................
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Edward in the east. Most of the bea
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However, the Eastern Cape is not ju
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CLIMATE - 9 - The migration of diff
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KOUGA ROUTE (SYMBOL: SHELL) The Kou
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The Sundays River Valley, home to t
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REGIONS The Eastern Cape area was p
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CACADU (WESTERN/TSITSIKAMMA) REGION
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The Cacadu Region also encompasses
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Today, Port Elizabeth is regarded a
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Sailing and other water sport: Algo
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tours, weekend tours and visits to
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Oceanarium: If you missed seeing do
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Snake Park and Tropical House: Situ
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Donkin Reserve: The reserve is an o
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(“leivore”) to each property. T
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Darlington Dam: The dam is a popula
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HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE Anglican C
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ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPING Big Pine
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ows of Victorian, typical Karoo and
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FAUNA AND FLORA Van Ryneveld Pass D
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NATURAL WONDERS Spandau Kop: This i
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Khoisan hunter-gatherer in the Koug
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Grahamstown to Kenton on Sea. All t
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uildings in High Street are prime e
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CULTURAL/COMMUNITY TOURISM Kouga Cu
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Surfing: Jeffrey’s Bay is known a
Page 60 and 61: ADVENTURE AND SPORT Hiking, biking
Page 62 and 63: sculptures. The latter was made fam
Page 64 and 65: PATENSIE The name of the town is de
Page 66 and 67: ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPING Fish Riv
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Page 70 and 71: one of the two Bosberg Hiking Trail
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Page 74 and 75: façade of the Old Drostdy. The Vol
Page 76 and 77: The primary economic activity of th
Page 78 and 79: in Smith Street that dates back to
Page 80 and 81: San rock art at Dinorbin: The farm
Page 82 and 83: Historic sites trail: Follow this 2
Page 84 and 85: ADVENTURE AND SPORT Golf: Enjoy a q
Page 86 and 87: found throughout the park, includin
Page 88 and 89: ARCHAEOLOGY AND PALAEONTOLOGY San R
Page 90 and 91: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE Dutch Refo
Page 92 and 93: Lady Grey Dam and Nature Reserve: F
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Page 96 and 97: MOLTENO Established on the farm Onv
Page 98 and 99: ART AND CRAFTS JC Marshall Art Gall
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Page 104 and 105: ing water to areas as far afield as
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Page 108 and 109: when Fort Hare was built there. The
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Page 116 and 117: ADVENTURE AND SPORT Beaches and res
Page 118 and 119: FAUNA AND FLORA Amalinda Nature Con
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Page 122 and 123: Fort Beaufort Historical Museum: Th
Page 124 and 125: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE Haga-Haga
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Page 128 and 129: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE Gaika’s
Page 130 and 131: as several shops and a library, ind
Page 132 and 133: Bass-fishing, sail-boating and boar
Page 134 and 135: Mountaineering: Scaling the high cl
Page 136 and 137: Water sport: Wriggleswade Dam offer
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Page 142 and 143: ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPING Wild Coa
Page 144 and 145: LIBODE This town lies about 25 km e
Page 146 and 147: MATATIELE The town of Matatiele was
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