Top Things to do in Garden Route
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Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Garden Route, Garden Route
Discover the best top things to do in Garden Route, South Africa including Cali Craft & Gems, Melkhoutfontein, St Mark's Cathedral, Geelkrans Nature Reserve, Robinson Pass, Oude Postkantoor, Prince Alfred Pass, Roger Young Gallery, Ancient Fish Traps, Cloud 9 Lookout.
Restaurants in Garden Route
1. Cali Craft & Gems
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Come discover a world of hidden treasures and beautiful gifts at the most unique specialist store in Oudtshoorn. For an unforgettable shopping experience, visit Cali Craft & Gems. A business that specialises in semi-precious gemstones, crystals, minerals, and sterling silver jewellery. For quality gemstone jewellery that is handmade on the premises. Where good old-fashioned service meets with affordable great quality items in a relaxed professional atmosphere. Official winners of international tourism awards and still highly recommended on many sites! Jeweller of the Year Western Cape 2019 by Luxury Travel Guide, Jeweller of the Year Western Cape 2020 by LuxLife Magazine Wedding Awards, Jeweller of the Year Western Cape 2020 by LuxLife Global Excellence Awards!
Reviewed By Crazyredpepper - Plattekloof, South Africa
My daughter collects crystals so it was with great excitement that we found this shop. There was such a variety and we spent quite a bit of time oohing and aching before we made our choices. The lady was fantastic and she was patient enough to talk to my son about crystals and answer his questions. Usually he hates waiting around while his sister shops. He even bought a pendulum.
2. Melkhoutfontein
3. St Mark's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
4. Geelkrans Nature Reserve
5. Robinson Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By CliveR253 - Mossel Bay, South Africa
This hike starts at the top of Robinson Pass, between Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay. It’s rated as ‘moderate’ difficulty, which it probably is if you are not 57 years old and moderately unfit, like I am. I would rate it a tough walk. Don’t try it alone, the trail is remote and you are almost always the only people on the trail. Wear good non-slip adventure type shoes, a hat and take a hiking stick. You walk through quite a lot of brush, so I would recommend long pants. I carried a couple of bananas, a roast beef and mustard sandwich and 2 liters of water. It’s about 13km long and is going to take you the best part of a day to complete. Start early, you will want to tarry to take photos. I did 5km in and turned around to go back. Thank god I had my trusty walking stick. In some parts I had to clamber over rocks. I would advise against taking the hike after it rained. The trail can get greasy and slippery. The mountains leach water and it stays wet on the sides where the sun does not reach. If you fall off the trail, it’s a long way down. The sides of the mountains are pretty steep - say 60 or 70 degree slopes. It’s a beautiful trail and is still recovering from fire a huge fire in 2019. The flora is breathtaking, I have ever seen such a variety of plants in such a small area. The mountains are majestic and the rock formations are a sight. Didn’t see them but the trail is used by Klipspringer buck, I saw old and fresh spoor. A curious lack of birds, I only heard them singing 3 or 4 times and didn’t see any on my walk. I highly recommend this trail. It’s a challenging hike and the beauty is breathtaking.
6. Oude Postkantoor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Oude Postkantoor is a Gallery and Coffee shop situated on the scenic Groenfontein road 14,5Km from Calitzdorp. Serving light lunches, coffee, cake and soft drinks, we are a welcome stop at the foot of the Swartberg, a stones throw away from the Retreat at Groenfontein.
7. Prince Alfred Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Built by Thomas Bain in the 1860s, the Prince Alfred Pass (R339) is a dirt/gravel mountain pass between Knysna/Plettenberg Bay and Avontuur/Uniondale. It is a scenic route with spectacular views and interesting flora. Please note that this is not a shortcut from the Langkloof to Knysna/Plettenberg Bay. Having been built about 150 years ago, parts of this historic pass is very winding and narrow. In some areas, the surface of the road is eroded and there are potholes along the way.
Reviewed By MountainPassJimny
What a beautiful experience!! Don't be in a hurry when driving the Prince Alfred Pass. Close your eyes to hear voices, axes, trees falling, 'big foot' as told in Dalene Matthee's books, "Circles in the forest", and "Fiela's child"......... There were a few bumpy spots, though nothing to the extent that I thought my little Jimny wouldn't be able to handle it. The local people seem to speed quite a bit. Keep far left, go slow & enjoy the view.
8. Roger Young Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By jesstoopy
Had a lovely meander around this little gallery as well as a coffee and chat with Roger who was very hospitable. He’s an extremely talented artist with very emotive photographs being exhibited. Thanks Roger! We hope to be back again.
9. Ancient Fish Traps
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By 16seanc
Remarkable both for the concept and the maintenance of the traps over three millennia until the present! The quality of both the original construction and its present condition is extraordinary - a piece of living history still used to trap fish at Spring high tides!
10. Cloud 9 Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By lenerdl2018
It was on my bucket list and I was not disappointed.Struggled a bit with finding the road but not too serious. Marker boards would help a lot. Taking off and landing was safe. The trip was worth every cent. Will do it again and again. Make sure you purchase the video as it needs to be viewed again and again.
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