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ARNISTON (WAENHUISKRANS)Arniston residents still refer to this small village as Waenhuiskrans, (“Wagon house cliff”),after a cave in the area large enough to house several ox-wagons, discovered by the firstfarmers to settle in the area. The name was later changed to Arniston, after a ship that waswrecked off the coast in 1815, with great loss of life. The village is over 200 years old and it isnot hard to believe that the thatched, whitewashed fishermen’s cottages date from that time.The entire village is a national monument.ADVENTURE AND SPORTAngling: Both boat and rock anglers can expect to come away from the waters satisfied withthe day’s catch.Harbour: Fishermen sell their fish in the harbour and ski-boat owners also use it as theirplayground.Swimming: The waters are ideal for swimming.FAUNA AND FLORAWaenhuiskrans Cave: This cave with its many beautiful pools can be visited during low tide.HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREArniston Monument: In front of a hotel in Arniston stands a monument which was erected bythe wife of Col. Giels in memory of their four sons who died when the Arniston sank. Themonument looks out towards the spot where the ship sank.135
BARRYDALEThis town is on Route 62 and is the gateway to the Overberg and the Klein Karoo. Threedifferent vegetation types grow within a 30-km radius of the town - lush forests in theeast, arid Karoo in the north and fruit farms in the west. Needless to say, hikers makefrequent use of the many hiking trails to discover the delights of the region.CUISINEBrandy: Taste the excellent brandy and wines of the Barrydale Cooperative Wine Cellars.Tradouw Fruit Packers: During the fruit season tours can be organised to view the activities inthe packing sheds.Wine: There are several wine cellars in the area. They offer lunches, wine-tasting and cellartours.ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPINGRonnies Sex Shop: This name is definitely an eye-catcher! Ronnie (the owner of the shop)first intended to open up a fruit and farm stall, but when his friends added the word ‘sex’ to thesign in front of the shop, he changed his mind and opened up a pub. The pub also offersbraai facilities, E-mail facilities and is definitely a lot of fun.Tradouw Pass: The pass links the town with the Garden Route and Swellendam. A trip downthe pass offers beautiful views of the rock formations and winter waterfalls of the area. Theregion around the pass is home to many species of birds that live among the beautiful fynbosplants.Warmwaterberg Spa: The spa is well known for its medicinal waters which are said to havehealing powers.BOT RIVERNestling at the foot of the Houw Hoek Mountains, this town overlooks expanses of wheatfields. The Bot River Lagoon and Walker Bay are close to the town and attract many visitors tothe area.ADVENTURE AND SPORTKlein Paradys Equestrian Centre: The centre offers rides on well-trained horses.CUISINEBot River Wine Route: The route calls at the vineyards of Beaumont Wines, GoedvertrouwWine Estate and Wildekrantz Wine Cellars.FAUNA AND FLORABot River Lagoon: The wetlands of the Bot River Lagoon are home to several species ofbirds.Walker Bay: The Walker Bay coastline offers frequent glimpses of southern right whalesfrom June to November.136
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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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Bikini Beach: The narrow sheltered
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HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREBuildings:
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acclaimed for its large variety of
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OOSTENBERGOostenberg Tourism(Cape T
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SOUTH PENINSULAPeninsula TourismCiv
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Hiking: Many mountain walks start a
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an experience and the seafood resta
Page 86 and 87: Old Dutch Reformed Church: The chur
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Page 92 and 93: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREAdmiralty H
Page 94 and 95: STRANDFONTEINStrandfontein is a fas
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Page 112 and 113: Outeniqua Railway Museum: This is t
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Page 116 and 117: Whales: The southern right whale is
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Page 120 and 121: 119Diving: The coastline offers man
Page 122 and 123: Monkeyland: This unique primate san
Page 124 and 125: STILBAAIThe quiet small town of Sti
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Page 130 and 131: LADISMITHThis town lies at the foot
Page 132 and 133: CULTURE / COMMUNITY TOURISMBongulet
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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 154 and 155: ADVENTURE AND SPORTRiver-rafting, c
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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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Page 164 and 165: Wild flowers: Elands Bay has a rich
Page 166 and 167: LAMBERT’S BAYThis charming seasid
Page 168 and 169: LUTZVILLE (including Koekenaap)Form
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Page 172 and 173: Old Graveyard: Situated in Die Trek
Page 174 and 175: RIEBEEK WESSituated just 4 km from
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Page 180 and 181: WINELANDSPaarl Tourism Bureau216 Ma
Page 182 and 183: ADVENTURE AND SPORTHiking: The Bola
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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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