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Monkeyland: This unique primate sanctuary is home to many species of free-roamingmonkeys.Robberg Nature Reserve: At one end of Plettenberg Bay, the Robberg Peninsula juts out intothe sea. This is the site of the Robberg Nature Reserve, which has a hiking trail that crossesits rocky peninsula. The reserve houses colonies of seals and of seabirds, such as blackoystercatchers. The reserve also contains some sites of archaeological interest. The early“Strandlopers” who lived off the sea used the caves on the peninsula as shelters and findingshave shed light on certain aspects of their lifestyle.Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park: The park stretches for 80 km along the coastline. It offersa diversity of fauna and flora. The inland wooded ravines are thick with ancient yellowwoodtrees, and the coast is made up of lagoons, dunes, beaches and coral reefs. Theboundaries of the park stretch three nautical miles (5,6 km) out to sea and theUnderwater Trail for divers is one of its unique features. The mouth of the Storms River isideal for swimming and snorkelling. The Otter Trail runs through the reserve and is one of themost popular hiking trails in <strong>South</strong> Africa. The Tsitsikamma Trail loops back to form a morearduous, five-day and 56-km trail. This inland route starts at Groot River and travels throughthe Tsitsikamma Mountains to the Storms River Mouth.HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREBeacon Isle: The island jutting out from the beach at the mouth of the Piesang River is nowthe site of a luxury hotel. In 1772 a navigational beacon was built here and from 1912 to 1920it served as a whaling station. It then became a boarding house and a hotel was built on thesite in 1940. An old harpoon gun and cast-iron blubber pot are reminders of the island’soccupation by Norwegian whalers.Forest Hall: This manor was built in 1864by William Newdigate and is now privatelyowned.Old Rectory: This building was erected in1776 as a barracks for the Dutch East IndiaCompany. It was purchased by St PetersChurch in 1869 and used as a rectory.Old Timber Store: Johann Jerling built thestore in 1787. Its remains are preserved asa national monument.St Andrews Chapel: The small churchbuilding, built entirely of yellowwood, is theoldest church in the diocese of George.RIVERSDALEThis small town was established in 1838and named for Harry Rivers, the CivilCommissioner of the Swellendam District.It lies about 40 km from the coast atStilbaai and near the LangebergMountains. The mountains and beaches121
offer lovely scenery and opportunities for relaxation. Riversdale is a floral paradise and has awealth of indigenous flora. The town serves a predominately farming community thatproduces mainly wheat and grain, fruit, cattle, sheep and honey bush tea.ADVENTURE AND SPORTAdventure: The various recreational and outdoor activities include hiking, bird-watching, 4x4routes, abseiling, horse-riding, hang-gliding, fishing and water-sports.SEDGEFIELDOn the eastern banks of Swartvlei lies the popular resort town of Sedgefield. The area isendowed with many lakes that provide homes to many species of birds. The town is situatedbetween George and Knysna and has many and varied natural attractions.ADVENTURE AND SPORTAngling, hiking: Groenvlei Lake is known as a good spot for bass-fishing and there areseveral hiking trails in the area.FAUNA AND FLORABird life: The Sedgefield area has a rich variety of birds. Some 250 species have beenrecorded.Goukamma Nature Reserve: The reserve covers Lake Pleasant and Buffels Bay and protectsa rich variety of vegetation and animals, including rich bird life.122
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IndexOVERVIEW......................
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MATJIESFONTEIN.....................
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OVERVIEWWestern Cape Tourism Board
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distances and the countryside house
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HISTORYThroughout the ages, people
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TOURISM ROUTESSince the Western Cap
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plants of this kingdom are known an
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CAPE WINE ROUTESThe exceptionally f
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Klein Karoo Wine RouteThe Klein Kar
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Paternoster, Cape Columbine, St Hel
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REGIONSThe Western Cape is divided
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ADVENTURE AND SPORTFour-by-four and
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DE DOORNS (including Touwsriver)Thi
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4x4 Routes: Several routes in the a
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Outdoor Activities: The area has a
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HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREChurch Stre
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FAUNA AND FLORAKaroo National Botan
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Cape Town, the Southern Peninsula,
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Beaches: The entire Cape Metropole
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Sports: Soccer, cricket and rugby,
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District Six: The once vibrant mult
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Victoria and AlfredWaterfront: The
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Cape Point marks the point where th
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largest (sharks and rays).If you ar
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six million Jews who died in the Ho
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inscribed stone in South Africa and
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the other side of the mountain. The
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Oudekraal: This point is a popular
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Mouille (“Mole”) Point: The poi
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flower-beds blend into the natural
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RONDEBOSCH (including Rosebank and
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Philippi German Museum: Located in
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Surfing: Blaauwberg offers a number
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Hiking: The Gryskop and Dikkop Hiki
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FAUNA AND FLORARietvlei Nature Rese
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Page 78 and 79: OOSTENBERGOostenberg Tourism(Cape T
Page 80 and 81: SOUTH PENINSULAPeninsula TourismCiv
Page 82 and 83: Hiking: Many mountain walks start a
Page 84 and 85: an experience and the seafood resta
Page 86 and 87: Old Dutch Reformed Church: The chur
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Page 90 and 91: Rhodes’ Cottage: Cecil John Rhode
Page 92 and 93: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREAdmiralty H
Page 94 and 95: STRANDFONTEINStrandfontein is a fas
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Page 106 and 107: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREAlberts Mil
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Page 112 and 113: Outeniqua Railway Museum: This is t
Page 114 and 115: Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve: Th
Page 116 and 117: Whales: The southern right whale is
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Page 120 and 121: 119Diving: The coastline offers man
Page 124 and 125: STILBAAIThe quiet small town of Sti
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Page 128 and 129: Birds: Many beautiful species of bi
Page 130 and 131: LADISMITHThis town lies at the foot
Page 132 and 133: CULTURE / COMMUNITY TOURISMBongulet
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Page 136 and 137: ARNISTON (WAENHUISKRANS)Arniston re
Page 138 and 139: BREDASDORPBredasdorp is surrounded
Page 140 and 141: FAUNA AND FLORACaledon Wild Flower
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Page 144 and 145: named Hermanus Pieters, who settled
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Page 150 and 151: Feeshuis (Festival House): This is
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Page 158 and 159: Wild flowers: Bitterfontein is know
Page 160 and 161: ADVENTURE AND SPORTClanwilliam Dam
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Old Graveyard: Situated in Die Trek
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RIEBEEK WESSituated just 4 km from
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The brilliantly blue sea, pristine
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Nama-Karoo: As you travel through t
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WINELANDSPaarl Tourism Bureau216 Ma
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ADVENTURE AND SPORTHiking: The Bola
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Adventure activities at Paarl Mount
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Walking Mile: The walk starts at th
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Dombeya Farm: Dombeya Farm has a ha
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Dutch Reformed Mother Church: The D
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Coronation Arch and Victoria Park:
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Mossel Bay Tourism: http://www.visi
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