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TRAVEL ROUTES Albertinia | Gouritsmond | Melkhoutfontein Stilbaai |Jongensfontein| Riversdale Heidelberg | Slangrivier | Witsand www.explorersgardenroute.co.za

Contents 2 3 INTRODUCTION 4-5 BIRDS OF A FEATHER 6 HISTORIC ROUTE 7 GEMS OF OUR HISTORY 8-9 ADVENTURE ROUTE ART ROUTE 10-12 FOOD AND WINE 13-15 16-17 TRAILS AND ROUTES 4X4 ROUTE 18-21 HIKING TRAILS 22-23 NATURE ROUTE 24 TOWNS 25 ALBERTINIA 26-34 GOURITSMOND 35 MELKHOUTFONTEIN 36-41 JONGENSFONTEIN 42-45 STILBAAI 46-47 SLANGRIVIER 48 RIVERSDALE HEIDELBERG WITSAND HESSEQUA EXPLORERS’ EXPERIENCE 1

BIRDS OF A FEATHER SLANGRIVIER AND WITSAND Not far from Grootvadersbosch you’ll find the Jonique Johannes Nature Park in Slangriver, where Louis Fielies will keep you amazed with his extensive field ranging knowledge. Continue further along to the coastal village of Witsand at the mouth of the Breede River, which is the widest river estuary in South Africa. A total of 180 species have been recorded in SABAP2 with Fish Eagles, Ospreys and Kingfishers. HEIDELBERG At Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve 160 bird species have been recorded in exotic trees and moist mountain Fynbos. Special birds include Red-necked Spurfowl, Narina Trogon, Blue-mantled Crested-Flycatcher, Grey Cuckooshrike, Victorin’s Warbler, Knysna Warbler, African Crowned Eagle, Knysna and Olive Woodpecker, Forest and Brimstone Canary, Cape Siskin, five sunbirds and the Cape Sugerbird, Forest Buzzard, African Wood-Owl, Black Sparrowhawk, Lemon Dove, Yellow-throated Woodland-Warbler, Martial Eagle (not in SABAP2), Terrestrial Brownbul, Denham’s Bustard, Greater and Lesser Honeyguide, Brown-backed Honeybird (not in SABAP2). Regionally rare birds which have been recorded in recent years include European Roller, Little Sparrowhawk and African Cuckoo Hawk. STILBAAI Hiking trail from the tourism office and Palinggat towards the estuary. You will find Cape Sugarbirds, Karoo Prinia, Greater and Southern Double-Collared Sunbirds in the open areas at the beginning of the trail and the usual Bishops, Sparrows, Weavers and African Paradise Flycatchers. Compare the resident African Dusky Flycatchers with the visiting Spotted Flycatcher. As is to be expected in this type of habitat also Bar-Throated Apalis, Cape Batis, Cape Bulbul, Sombre Greenbul, Cape Robin-Chat and Cape White-Eyes. The open verges along the water’s edge produced different species such as Bokmakierie, Brimstone, White-Throated and Yellow Canaries, Fiscal Flycatcher, Crowned and Blacksmith Lapwing, Fiscal Shrike, Grey-Headed Sparrow and Common Waxbill, plus guess who: Pintailed Whydah. Grey Plover, Common, Curlew and Marsh Sandpipers, Ruddy Turnstone and Common Whimbrel. Resident species included White Breasted Cormorants, Little Egret, Kittlitz’s and White-Fronted Plovers, African Spoonbill and Black-Winged Stilt. Kelp Gulls, African Black Oystercatchers and many Swift Terns.

HISTORIC ROUTE Heidelberg and its surroundings have a rich heritage of old buildings and many of them have been preserved. The old houses were built with raw clay bricks. The houses have high ceilings, attics for storage and to keep the houses cool. Traditionally, the windows were small for the same reason. A historic walk through our town gives visitors, interested in history and architecture, an experience to remember. 1: The Route starts in Van Riebeeck Street 35a at the Old Congregational Church. The church was built by a German family after the congregation in Suurbraak decided that Heidelberg needed its own church. The church was inaugurated on 11 May 1859. 2: Roxton House (Van Riebeeck Street 35) was built in the original Victorian style and has been beautifully restored.This house is the old rectory of the Congregational Church. 3: The Heidelberg town hall was inaugurated in 1913. 4: The stone post office building dates back to 1936. The building is frequently photographed by tourists because of the similar post office in Heidelberg, Germany. 5: The Heidelberg Hotel is a well-known landmark in Heidelberg. The date on the building is 1932, the year the hotel was re stored in art deco style. 3

GEMS OF OUR HISTORY A blast from the past and a sense of absolute belonging comes over you when you visit the gems of history in the Hessequa region. Without a past there is no future and the heritage of Hessequa tells a story to visitors of where they come from and it lets them experience their own heritage. This shared history shows us what we have in common and it unite us all. This heritage embraces nature as well as man and it ranges from the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site with floristic hotspots in various parts of Hessequa to the early human artifacts excavated from the Blombos Cave near Stilbaai. The region’s rich fauna and flora showcases its unique natural beauty, which is still pretty much unknown to many outside of the region, with mountain Fynbos, renosterveld and indigenous forests. Early indigenous people lived here and they were proud of this region. It is no wonder that the word Hessequa means “people of the trees.” Part of this heritage includes the coastal region of Stilbaai which is home to the Blombos Cave and ancient fish traps and shell middens along the coast from the Gourits River mouth to the mouth of the Breede River. It also embraces the rock art sites in the Langeberg mountains, the archaeological treasures of the Blombos Cave, the many archaeological artefacts found in the region, many other sites of archaeological and cultural interest, as well as the unique limestone Fynbos of the area and specifically in the Hessequa region. THE BLOMBOS MUSEUM OF ARCHAELOGY The Blombos Museum of Archaeology displays artifacts that has bifacial points (Stilbaai points), bone tools, little freshwater shells which were used as beads, a replica of the famous engraved ochre and a replica of a 100 000-year-old paint workshop found in the Cave. Other displays include Early, Middle and Later Stone Age artefacts, originating from the region. In addition, there is also a section displaying examples of Bushman hunting and cultural artefacts and a Khoekhoen clay pot.

The Blombos site is included in the newly formed route of the Cradle of Human Culture which stretches from the West Coast to the Mossel Bay region, including the Pinnacle Point Caves. The only tamed eels in South Africa can be found at the Palinggat Homestead in Stilbaai. These freshwater eels belong to the Anquilla genus of the family Anquillidae. The eels in the Palinggat Fountain have been living there for the past 125 years. These eels move to a specific area in the ocean to mate and spawn. The larvae are carried to the mainland of Africa by ocean currents. The only place in South Africa where tame eels are fed daily The environment at the Palinggat Fountain seems to be ideal for the eels. Nowhere else in the country are so many eels concentrated in one secluded environment. They are pampered and cherished by the staff of the tourism bureau and are hand- fed daily on chicken livers. The feeding sessions are open for viewing by the public. JULIUS GORDON AFRICANA CENTRE The internationally recognised Julius Gordon Africana Centre (Versfeld House) in Riversdale was built in 1880. It houses the largest collection of Thomas Bowler paintings in South Africa. Also included in the permanent exhibition are works by Jan Volschenk and Johannes Meintjes (both natives of Riversdale), Irma Stern, Maggie Loubser, Gregoire Boonzaaier, Erich Mayer, Terence McCaw, Ruth Prowse and Pieter Wenning. Alongside the works of these famous South African artists you can also experience Khoisan rock paintings and stone implements, Africana furniture of the region and the history of Riversdale. A region with a wealth of cultural heritage and a number of historical landmarks ensure that visitors leave Hessequa with a renewed sense of pride in the region’s heritage as well as in their own history. 5

ADVENTURE ROUTE WITSAND • Water Adventures - both sea and river activities; Witsand Whale Hike; Deep Sea fishing; kayaking; kite boarding; water sport, etc. Pili Pili Adventure Centre. Tel. +27(0)28 537 1783 www.pilipili.co.za • Educational sandbank trips, river/sea fishing, spear fishing and river cruises. Fish Witsand - Tel: +27(0)84 463 2779 [email protected] HEIDELBERG • Mountain Biking - there is a cycle trail of 6km on the reserve to enjoy with your own mountain bike and hiking trails, day walks varying from 2km to 15km. Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. Tel: +27(0)28 722 2412 / www.gvbconservancy.co.za RIVERSDALE • Sleeping Beauty Mountain hiking trail - 14km from the old Toll House to the crest of Sleeping Beauty and back. Enjoy rock pool swimming. • Oudebosch Guest Farm horse riding, canoeing on the dam, mountain biking, quad biking, fresh water fishing and hiking. Tel: +27(0)82 787 2000 JONGENSFONTEIN TO STILBAAI • Scenic hike - 12km, easy to follow scenic hike to Stilbaai. You are never more than 20 metres from the water’s edge. Enjoy canoeing and kayaking in Stilbaai. • Botterkloof Resort - accommodation, bass fishing, birding, swimming and other family activities. Tel: +27(0)28 754 2388 • Blombos Cave - Part of the Provincial Culture Route - Artifacts found displayed at Stilbaai Tourism Bureau. Tel: +27(0)28 754 2602 • Stilbaai Ancient Fish Traps. Most of the fish traps are shaped in a half moon and vary in size. Early cave dwellers noticed that fish got caught in the natural tidal pools as the tide receded. ALBERTINIA/ GOURITSMOND • Gourikwa Private Nature Reserve - Hiking trails, biking, horse back riding and team-building activities. Tel: +27(0)87 702 9126

ART ROUTE WITSAND • Driftwood creations at WJ Crafts, housed in the oldest wool shed in the country. Enjoy their famous baked cheesecake and roosterkoek at Koffie & Kletz. Tel: +27(0) 84 463 2779 HEIDELBERG • Star Nation Art Gallery is a gold mine of arts and crafts that create personal pieces. Tel: +27(0)82 378 4126 • Inspired - They manufacture beautiful solid wood furniture and handmade decor items. So, do stop in at Inspired to see our full range of locally produced pieces and perhaps have a cuppa on our stoep. Tel: +27(0) 76 972 0701 RIVERSDALE • Cat’s Paw Pottery - Hand made pottery, decorated with a variety of designs including cats, dogs, African wildlife and floral designs. Customers can choose their own designs and have items custom made to their specifications. Tel: +27(0)28 713 3076 • Paddavlei Kunsgoete - Selling a variety of local arts and crafts, from colourful hand-painted cushions made by the disabled residents of Mosaïek, to hand-spun wool and Marilise’s own eye-catching naïve acrylic on canvas works. Tel: +27(0)74 034 0352 STILBAAI • Louise Leather Designs, Leather Artisan and craft addict. Louise designs and creates quality leather products ranging from belts, bags, home decor, fashion accessories, baby shoes, curios to corporate gifts and key rings. Tel: +27(0)82 369 6285 7

FOOD AND WINE WITSAND • Sijnn Wineries - Tel: +27(0)21 880 1611 • Seafood dishes and light lunches. Breede River Lodge Tel: +27(0)28 537 1631 • Barista coffee, roosterkoeke, home bakes, jams and bric n bracs. Koffie ‘n Klets - Tel: +27(0)84 463 2779 HEIDELBERG • Delish Restaurant - Offers you homemade goods such as wood-fired artisanal bread and a variety of pies, jams and sauces. There is always something new and interesting to try and buy. Tel: +27(0)28 722 1850 RIVERSDALE • Ikigai Coffee Bar - Artisan coffee en deli - Tel:+27(0)28 713 1260 • Ou Tronk - Experience traditional cuisine, home-bakes and preserves in an old jail. Don’t forget to try the (inter) nationally renowned carrot cake. Tel: +27(0)28 713 4300 • Jireh Dairies/Foods - Cheese tastings and platters. Tel: +27(0)28 713 3474 • Barista Cafe @ Bali Trading - Smoothies, milkshakes, coffee and cake to choose from. • Baleia Wines - Produce the finest wine and olive products. • Baleia Bistro - their bakery offers fresh products daily - they also offer a healthy kids menu. +27(0)28 713 1214

FOOD AND WINE STILBAAI • Inverroche Gin Distillery -Taste the world’s only Fynbos gin and other crafted spirits at this unique distillery. Tel: +27(0)28 754 2442 • Kasselshoop - Four generations have perfected the rich and creamy Jersey milk products. Cheese tasting, pickles and jams. Tel: +27(0)28 754 2430 • Stilbaai Kelders - Largest selection of South African wines. Tel: +27(0)28 754 1655 • Matchbox - Don’t miss out: treat yourself to a selection of cakes, jams, rusks, cookies, fudge and extraordinary home-made sweets. Tel: +27(0)28 754 1445 • Allegaartjie - delicious bakes and boutique clothing and accessories. Tel: +27(0)28 754 3299 ALBERTINIA • Aloe / Engen Motors. Must have traditional South African roosterkoeke (griddle cakes) and biltong. Tel: +27(0)28 735 1123 • Albertinia Hotel - Famous for Sunday lunches. The food is perhaps the hotel’s greatest claim to fame. Pub lunches and shady tea garden offer a lighter alternative for travelers. Tel: +27(0)28 735 1030 GOURITSMOND • Fynbos Sands - Best healthy home cooked meals. Tel: +27(0)82 889 6179 • Koffie Stories Coffee Shop - Not only for fresh cake and tea but a variety of light meals to enjoy. Tel: +27(0)82 854 3105 9

4X4 ROUTES WITSAND Ostrich Eco 4x4 Trail The self drive Ostrich Eco 4x4 Trail is located near the popular holiday town of Witsand. The route is 13km, difficulty grading of one to three and it takes between three and five hours to complete. You will encounter a number of river crossings along the route which can prove challenging, These are generally during very wet winters. The pools left from these rains provide a fabulous driving experience as you twist and turn through the kloofs. A low range vehicle is required in some of the sections. Bring a picnic lunch as there is an awesome spot under a giant Milkwood tree where you can nibble on some treats. This is a great trail for the whole family and is both a learning and fun experience. This is a circular route and there are escape routes at certain points along the route. Tel: +27 (0)82 687 7711 HEIDELBERG/RIVERSDALE: GYSMANSHOEK PASS The Gysmanshoek Pass follows a historical ox wagon route dating back to the mid 1700’s. This is an old gravel pass through a natural cleft in the Langeberg Mountains between Heidelberg in the south and the Little Karoo/ Ladismith area in the north. It is driveable in a normal car in good weather, but after a good rain, a 4x4 will be a better option. Depending on the weather, things can get tricky on this pass. Not too many people have travelled this delightfully scenic and off the beaten track pass. It was originally named Hudson’s Pass after the local magistrate. Take your time over this pass and stop frequently to enjoy the proteas, ericas and other flowering Fynbos species. See if you can find the ruins of the old English fort which dates back to the Anglo Boer war. The pass is 11,6km long and contains 51 bends, corners and curves. The average gradient is a mild 1:36 but there are two very steep sections close to the summit,where the gradient gets as steep as 1:5 and FWD cars might well experience traction issues here (especially if driving from south to north) - even in dry weather.

GETTING THERE: FROM HEIDELBERG From the south it is much quicker and simpler. From Heidelberg, drive east along Van Riebeeck Street and just after crossing the Duiwenhoksrivier, take the first turn left. This is a tarred road, which becomes gravel later. Head north for 7km until you arrive at a fork at GPS S34.032989 E20.957071. Keep right at the fork and drive for 15km to arrive at the southern start of Gysmanshoek Pass. FROM RIVERSDALE (R323) You will be approaching Gysmanshoek from the east. From Riversdale drive on the tarred R323 north west for 3,2km. Take the gravel road to the left at GPS S34.068246 E21.240291. Drive north west for 25km to arrive at the southern start of Gysmanshoek Pass. As altitude is gained the views become increasingly impressive to the left as the farms and valleys look almost toy like in the distance. Most of the bends are easy up until this point, but at the 4,3km mark, the road curves to the right through 160 degrees. The radius of this bend is not very sharp and no reduction in speed is necessary, but the condition of the track can become quite rough here, so choose your driving lines with care. The presence of lots of fist sized stones can cause traction issues for non 4WD vehicles. If you’re not in a 4x4, you will need to maintain some momentum to get up this final part of the ascent, which lasts for 400m. The summit point comes up quickly. The road is reasonably wide at the summit and a two spoor track leads off to the right, where you can park if you want to stop a while and enjoy the views or take photos. 11

STILBAAI TO JONGENSFONTEIN: 4X4 SAND ROUTE EDEN PARK How to get to Eden Park 4×4: About nine kilometres from Stilbaai (one kilometres before Jongensfontein) take the gravel road to the right (away from the ocean and Jongensfontein’s first houses) and follow the indicators for about two kilometres to Eden Park. This route consists of a scenic loop that is not too difficult, depending on the driver’s level of experience as well as the vehicle’s capabilities. A‘speelgat’ where various climbs out of the sandy ‘bowl’ not only test the skills of the drivers and the 4×4 performance of the vehicles, but it is also great fun. All you need is a 4×4 vehicle with hi and low Range. Remember to deflate the vehicle’s tyres to about 1Bar (or even less). There is a pump so that you can inflate the tyres again before leaving the farm. Follow the route by following the arrows. Keep an eye open for tortoises, buck and other animals – we saw a few very interesting tracks… like always when doing 4×4: ‘Tread Lightly’. Buy the permit in the ‘self-help’ office and start the fun. The Eden Park 4×4 Sand Route is an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Tel: +27(0)72 155 4257 ALBERTINIA: CANCA FYNBOS 4X4 ROUTE (R325) Canca Fynbos route is 17km long, with a route grading two to three. It takes about two to three hours to drive, picnic spot along the route. Tel: +27(0)28 745 333 or +27(0)79 883 0666

HIKING TRAILS WITSAND Hiking. Choose from different hiking routes, ranging from 12km to 22km. Walk through grain lands, sheep paddocks and ostrich breeding camps – then continue along the cliffs of the Slang River and enjoy the spectacular views. * Breede River Mouth Walk meanders along the sandspit on the river’s eastern bank. At low tide the walk follows the river’s edge and the sea, but at high tide the route is across soft sand and dunes. * Moodies Well Walk follows the sandy eastern sweep of San Sebastian Bay for 4km to a well dug by a Scotsman in the 19th century to store water on camping and fishing trips. The walk should be done at low tide. * Whale Walk: Join the team from PiliPili Adventure Centre for a unique whale hike experience that only annually from June to November to accommodate the whale season. Lisa will take you on a stand up paddle tour across the mouth of the famous Breede River where you’ll leave your boards and hike a short 5km to the lookout point at Infanta. Incredible land-based viewing with Southern Right Whales right below you. They come into the bay annually to feed and calve! Experience first hand why Witsand is known as the Whale Nursery of South Africa. The Fynbos you will encounter on your hike is also worth mentioning. It is incredibly spectacular during the months of August and September. The trip takes about four hours with refreshments provided as well as a light brunch upon return. For those who prefer to be taken across by boat this can also be arranged. 13

GOURITSMOND The Town Gouritsmond is surrounded by Nature Reserves Conservancies, the only part that is not reserve is coastal. There are four hiking trails to choose from the 1.6km , 3km , 5km and 8km. The area is known for their indigenous Fauna & Flora, which consist of 14 rare / endangered species of plants and that’s not all, if you are lucky enough you might even spot endangered butterflies. RIVERSDALE Crystal Valley Hiking Trail: This trail is 20,9km long and starts in the Garcia Pass in the Crystal Valley. Sleeping Beauty Trail: The trail leads over a distance of 13km from the Toll House to the top of Sleeping Beauty and back. STILBAAI West River Bank Hiking Trail: The trail starts either from the information centre, the harbour or the jetty and is fairly level. Approximately 2km each way. Skulpiesbaai Nature Reserve: It criss crosses the entire nature reserve and can be started from the whale watching point near the harbour as well as the parking areas at Morris Point and at the parking area near the fish traps. Between 2km and 6km. Southern Right Trail: This is a coastal trail between Stilbaai and Jongensfontein, starting from Morris Point and ending at the caravan park in Jongensfontein. Care must be taken to walk this trail at low tide as it can become dangerous with higher tides. Approximately 11km.

Pauline Bohnen Nature Reserve: This is a large reserve and has several trails of various lengths, anything from one hour to the whole day. There are beehives in the reserve and care must be taken to avoid annoying the bees. Geelkrans Nature Reserve: Self issue permits are available at the gate. The trail goes in a loop towards the east and returns via the coast. Approximately three hours. Klipfontein Nature Reserve: This is a private reserve and is situated about 20km up the Goukou River. Contact Dr Janet Naude at 072 448 0804. Noorkapper Walk: From Morris Point to Jongensfontein (11km). Strandloper Walk: Circle route from community hall (8km). Fish traps and Fynbos Route: The natural surroundings of this route also feature a pristine floral kingdom with many unique species of Fynbos. The intricately hand built fish traps give a fascinating view of its simple ingenuity. Palingkloof Walk: From Palinggat-opstal to Lapskuit kiosk and further. Tuin-op-die-Brak: A unique Fynbos park featuring the calcareous limestone Fynbos specific to this particular region. It’s also a brail-trail. 15

NATURE ROUTES The Explorer’s Garden Route truly boasts a magnificent array of nature reserves. Most of them will astonish birders with the variety of species as well as blow away the amateur and professional photographers’ mind with the beauty that can be captured on film. Nearly 50% of the nature reserves also offer whale watching, cycling and hiking trails. Be sure to pack your picnic basket for a fun day and expect your senses to be vowed big time. The nature reserves are open daily from 08:00 to 18:00 Contact details: Shagon Carelse / Philip Hendricks Tel: +27(0)28 713 8018 Fauna / Flora Cape Nature monitors the indigenous Fynbos in the reserves. The reserves are all open which make it possible for the game to roam freely. No specific species RULES: • NO dogs • NO weapons • NO waste disposal • NO motor cycles or quad bikes • Open fires only on demarcated areas • NO camping • NO damage to plants and animals • NO busses or heavy vehicles • NO horse riding • NO veld driving WITSAND Witsand Nature Reserve: birding, photography, hiking and whale watching HEIDELBERG Heidelberg Nature Reserve: birding, hiking and photography Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve hiking trails: Bushbuck trail and ·Grysboksirkel trail RIVERSDALE Werner Frehse Nature Reserve: hiking trails, braai facilities, photography and cycling (allowed on the roads) Aloeridge Nature Reserve: photography

JONGENSFONTEIN Jongensfontein Nature Reserve: birding, photography, hiking, cycling (on the roads) and whale watching STILBAAI Pauline Bohnen Nature Reserve: birding, picnic area, whale watching, fishing, photography, hiking and cycling (allowed on the roads) A huge reserve with scenic and easy to moderate hiking trails (4km – 8km). It is situated along the Goukou River estuary and offers a wide variety of water sport as well as fishing. Watch out for the beehives and take care not to annoy the bees. Best to wear good walking shoes, a hat as well as sunblock and of course your camera, water bottle and snacks. Skulpiesbaai Nature Reserve: birding, photography, hiking and whale watching No serious hiker or nature lover should miss this route! Conservation area that boasts fairly difficult, but wonderfully scenic and rewarding hiking trails (3km – 6km) between the harbour and ancient fish traps. Three different vantage points to start your hike: at the fish traps, Morris Point and at the whale watching area. The routes vary from one to three hours. On the walks you will see the indigenous milkwood tree forests as well as the odd grysbok, bushbuck, mongoose and otter as well as various species of birds and stunning views of the Indian ocean. The various trails criss-cross the entire reserve following the contours of the dunes. It is clearly marked with sign boards such as Elephant Bush Trail (Olifantbospad) and Brown Hyena Trail (Strandjutpad). Have no fear, though, there are no elephants, nor hyenas around anymore! One of the routes takes you along the beach and is about 1.5 km. A lovely wide stretch of sand with rocks and lots of shells. This is the most significant stretch of indigenous afromontane forest left in the south-western Cape, with nearly all of the 35 typical forest tree species, including red alder, ironwood, stinkwood and yellowwood. Visitors to this beautiful reserve will relish the opportunity to get out into the forest on day walks and mountain biking trails. This is an excellent birding destination with more than 196 bird species regularly spotted. Hikers are likely to bump into bushbuck and spot baboons and smaller mammals when out on the trails. Sighting the forest emperor butterfly and a subspecies of the rare ghost frog would be the highlight of a visit here, as they can only be found in this particular forest. 17

Albertinia Cape Aloe is indigenous to the area. This hardy African plant has been used for many thouands of years to treat a myriad ailments - from scratches and burns to sun protection and purgative medication. Evidence of these healing properties have been found in ancient Roman, Greek and Egyptian archives. Another indigenous plant to the Albertinia district is Thamnochortus insignis, commonly known as thatch. Explorer’s Garden Route +27 (0)28 713 8000 [email protected] www.explorersgardenroute.co.za

Play Here House of Aloes Guided tours daily. +27(0)28 735 145 |[email protected] | www.alcare.co.za N2 Highway Albertinia Aloe Ferox +27(0)28 735 2504 | +27(0)28 735 8100 | [email protected] www.af.co.za | N2 Highway Albertinia Albertinia Golf Club The famous Louis Oosthuizen can still be spotted around the club, enjoying this scenic 9 hole course that gave him his start on the world golfing arena. +27(0)28 735 1654 | +27(0)84 491 0105 | [email protected] Golf Street Albertinia Albertinia Museum The Cultural Historical Museum portrays the history of the town and environment by giving the visitor a deeper insight to the earlier lives of the people. +27(0)76 541 5811 | [email protected] 30 Stasie Street Tuinplaas Their designs are internationally lnown as well as in home gardening in South Africa. They also broke the Genuis World record of the biggest hand-knit jersey +27(0)82 784 0043 | www.tuinplaas.business.site N2 Highway Albertinia Garden Route Game Lodge Only three and a half hours scenic drive from Cape Town, this malaria free, family owned and operated private game reserve is home to an abundance of animal and bird life including the Big Five. Sunset and sunrise game drives in an open vechile. Enjoy sightings of lion, elephant, white rhino, buffalo and cheetah. +27(0)28 735 1200 | [email protected] www.grgamelodge.co.za N2 Highway Albertinia The Whispering Tree The “Whispering Tree” as it has been dubbed is, also one of the ten thickest trees in SA. This makes it a must see and experience in Albertinia. The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) initiated a project to identify and protect trees worthy of special protection throughout South Africa. Such projects have been established in several countries, but this is the first of its kind in Africa. +27(0)83 228 2779 | +27(0)28 735 1016 | www.vrfguesthouse.com 4 George street Albertinia 19

Play Here Bird Watching and Hiking Grab your binoculars and camera before embarking on this tantalizing trail as you are bound to get some great shots . You may very well want to take a closer peek at birds and animals in the distance. +27(0)28 735 1200 | [email protected] www.grgamelodge.co.za Jakkalsvlei Wynkelder +27(02)8 735 2061 |[email protected] www.jakkalsvlei.co.za | Jakkalsvlei Farm on the edge of Herbertsdale (35 minutes drive from Albertinia) SleepHere Self Catering Garden Route Game Lodge +27(0)28 735 1200 | www.grgamelodge.co.za [email protected] | N2, Albertinia 7 Mill Self Catering +27(0)28 735 2495 | +27()082 566 0447 [email protected] | 7 Mill Street, Albertinia Aloe Ferox Guest Rest 082 577 0099 |[email protected] |www.guestrest.co.za 028 735 2055 | 36 Station Road, Albertinia Gourits River Guest Farm +27(0)76 398 0892 | +27(0)28 735 2429 www.gouritsriverguestfarm.com | [email protected] Valsriviermond, Albertinia Skilpadgat Guest Farm +27(0)83 412 8552 |[email protected] Skilpadgat Farm Albertinia Bed & Breakfast Albertinia Dorpshuijs +27(0)28 735 1410 | +27(0)82 213 5021 [email protected] | www.dorpshuijs.co.za 52 Main Road, Albertinia 64 on Main B&B +27(0)82 875 0169 |+27(0)28 735 2943 [email protected] | 64 Main Road, Albertinia Guineafowl B&B +27(0)28 735 1186 | +27(0)72 273 7887 | [email protected] guineafowlbb.wordpress.com | 10 Marsh Street, Albertinia

Sleep Here Zoutpan Struishuis +27(0)82 926 6740 | +27(0)28 735 1922 N2 Highway Albertinia (10km away from Albertinia town centre) Gelukshoop Guest Farm +27(0)82 570 6250 | 5km outside Albertinia town centre Hotel Albertinia Hotel +27(0)28 735 1030 | [email protected] www.albertiniahotel.co.za | 61 Main Road, Albertinia Eat Here Die Pienk Stoep +27(0)28 735 2885 |55 Main Street, Albertinia Aloe Plaasvars - Deli +27(0)28 735 1013 |[email protected] 29 Station Street, Albertinia Restuarant Shell Albertinia +27(0)28 735 1316 | N2 & Station Street, Albertinia Roosterkoekhoek +27(0)28 735 1123 | +27(0)83 604 2108 [email protected] | 31 Station Road, Albertinia Albertinia Plaaskombuis +27(0)82 784 0043 | +27(0)82 927 4703 |[email protected] 1 Ou Tuin Road, Albertinia Kraaines +27(0)82 577 0099 | +27(0)28 735 2055 |[email protected] 36 Station Road Albertinia Albertinia Fish & Chips +27(0)28 735 2250 2 Badenhorst Street, Albertinia Skinki Kofi +27(0)28 735 1188 |[email protected] Station Street Albertinia Albertinia Hotel +27(0)28 735 1030 | [email protected] www.albertiniahotel.co.za | 61 Main Road, Albertinia Toerentyd Coffee Shop 21 +27(0)82 965 5843 | [email protected] 31 Stasie Street Albertinia| 61 Main Road, Albertinia

Gouritsmond Unpretentious and just far enough off the beaten track to retain its pristine natural beauty, Gouritsmond is the perfect coastal hideaway from the world. With the beach and river mouth forming the focal point of the town, it’s a great spot to indulge in all sorts of water based activities – fishing, boating, rubber ducking, surfing and swimming all being popular pastimes among holidaymakers and locals alike. Explorer’s Garden Route +27 (0)28 713 8000 [email protected] www.explorersgardenroute.co.za

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Melkhoutfontein Situated about 7km inland from the popular seaside holiday town of Stilbaai, Melkhoutfontein is certainly one of Hessequa’s most underrated gems. It was established as a fisherman’s settlement in the 1850s with its cute, white washed and thatch roofed houses quickly becoming its defining feature. Melkhoutfontein offers a number of cultural activities. Stilbaai Tourism: +(0)28 754 2602 Email: [email protected] General Food & Catering Services - CCR Enterprise +27(0)76 347 5991 | [email protected] Preekstoel Caravan Park, Melkhoutfontein Devine Hair Salon +27(0)61 929 4197 10 Heide Avenue, Melkhoutfontein Dreamcatcher Development SA +27(0)28 754 3469 | www.dreamcatcherdevelopment.com Albertinia, Stilbaai, Riversdale & Heidelberg Smooks Transport +27(0)83 484 8853 La Bloemen +27(0)76 326 5035 | [email protected]

Jongensfontein The quaint little coastal village of Jongensfontein is what your dream beach holiday looks like. Here you happily lose track of time, carefree beach days fill you with the sound of the ocean constantly in your ear. Sleep Here Alicrons +27(0)72 200 1202 | [email protected] 15 Rowweklip Ave, Jongensfontein Captain Sunshine +27(0)74 632 2677 |[email protected] 26 Kajuit Ave, Jongensfontein Es La Vida +27(0)82 850 3736 |[email protected] 13 Noordkapper Ave, Jongensfontein Halcyon +27(0)60 997 6510 |[email protected] SC-7 Jongensfontein road Huise Oppie See +27(0)82 441 7300 |[email protected] 32 Strand Street, Jongensfontein Jolly Lucky +27(0)82 349 0895 |[email protected] 46 Strand Street, Jongensfontein Jongensfontein Holiday House +27(0)82 784 1378 | [email protected] 15 Seebries Ave, Jongensfontein Jongensfontein Huisies +27(0)83 310 1011|[email protected] Jongensgat Private Nature Reserve +27(0)83 233 7972 |[email protected] Jongensgat, Jongensfontein Noorkapperlaan 8 +27(0)84 209 1104 | 8 Noorkapper Ave, Jongensfontein Op eie Houtjie 25 +27(0)83 299 0044 |[email protected] 81 Daytona Road, Jongensfontein

Stilbaai Situated on the estuary of the Goukou River, that spills into the Indian Ocean, the town is characterised by long stretches of sandy white beaches - four of them boasting the esteemed Blue Flag Status. The river is navigable for 15km, making it quite the hot spot for watersports such as canoeing and kayaking. Home to a number of fascinating archaeological sites. Stilbaai Tourism: +(0)28 754 2602 Email: [email protected]

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Slangrivier While the homely settlement of Slangrivier may not seem like much at first glance, digging a little deeper will reveal a truly intriguing history as well as a community of colourful characters, making for a truly enriching experience. Explorer’s Garden Route +27 (0)28 713 8000 [email protected] www.explorersgardenroute.co.za General Hair Affair Unisex Salon +27(0)79 085 8746 | [email protected] 223 Lotz Street Slangrivier Casa De Vida -Self Catering +27(0)76 465 7758 Rousseau Transport +27(0)83 588 2538 | 110 Kerkstraat, Slangrivier Fagmiet Jacobs +27(0)76 983 4073 35

Riversdale The town rests comfortably in the shade of Sleeping Beauty, a peak in the Langeberg Mountains, where the dreamer can picture the silhouette of a slumbering maiden with long eyelashes brushing her cheeks and her lips puckering prettily. Stilbaai Tourism: +(0)28 754 2602 Email: [email protected]

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Eat Here Ou Tronk & Coffee Shop +27(0)28 713 4300 | [email protected] Meurant Street, Riversdale Central Boutique Hotel +27(0)28 713 4787 | [email protected] Main Road Riversdale Paddavlei Kunsgoete +27(0)61 918 7603 | 0740340352 [email protected] | www.paddavleikunste.co.za 7 Church Street, Riversdale Baleia Bistro +27(0)28 713 1178 | +27(0)79 493 1082 | [email protected] N2, Riversdale Mountain Ridge Spur +27(0)28 713 3723 |[email protected] De Jager Street, N2 Highway Riversdale Nibbling Squirrel Restuarant +27(0)28 713 3331 |+27(0)72 387 3200 N2 Highway, Riversdale Trends +27(0)67 327 9707 | +27(0)84 514 1754 [email protected] Aan’t Vette Country Kitchen +27(0)28 713 3838 | [email protected] Lower Long Street Wimpy +27(0)28 713 1327 Engen N2 Highway, Riversdale Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) +27(0)28 713 4213 N2 Highway Riversdale Die Koffie Put +27(084 359 3354 | +27(071 656 0973 | [email protected] 49 Church Street, Riversdale 41

Heidelberg Heidelberg was established in 1855 after churchgoers got permission to build their own Dutch Reformed Church in Heidelberg. After negotiating with farm owner Louis Fourie, they bought the farm Doornboom for 5 000 pounds and Heidelberg was born. The town got its name from the Heidelberg catechism and the German town of Heidelberg. Explorer’s Garden Route +27 (0)28 713 8000 [email protected] www.explorersgardenroute.co.za

Play Here Star Nation Art Studio - Arts and Crafts +27(0)28 722 1080 |[email protected] www.starnationart.co.za | 11A Van Riebeek Street, Heidelberg Cape Art Concrete Products +27(0)84 582 2178 | [email protected] Cnr. Rainier & Middleton Street Heidelberg Lavender Lane +27(0)28 722 1324 | [email protected] 25 Van Riebeek Street, Heidelberg Die Skeerhok Padstal +27(0)71 690 8421| [email protected] N2 Highway Heidelberg Jou Ma Se Winkel +27(0)28 722 1279 | 3 Tolbas Centre, 5 Eksteen Street, Heidelberg Heidelberg Golf Club +27(0)28 722 1573 Swellengrebel Street, Heidelberg Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (Cape Nature) +27(0)87 087 8250 | Outside Heidelberg Grootvadersbosch Conservancy & Trail Network +27(0)71 691 6463 | [email protected] www.gvbconservancy.co.za 15km away from Heidelberg town centre Eureka Mills +27(0)28 722 1887|[email protected] www.eurekamills.co.za Heidelberg N2 Highway at the Karringmelk turn-off Inspired Creation +27(0)76 972 0701|[email protected] www.inspired-creations.co.za | N2 Highway Heidelberg Biltong Factory +27(0)28 722 2358 |[email protected] Cnr Eksteen Street Heidelberg 43

Sleep Here Bed & Breakfast | Guesthouse | Hotel Aan De Kanaal +27(0)28 722 1389 | +27(0)84 522 2350 | [email protected] www.aandekanaal.co.za | 43 Fourie Street, Heidelberg Fleur Bleue +27(0)28 722 2942 |[email protected] 22 Fourie Street, Heidelberg B&B Alex +27(0)82 776 5799 | [email protected] Tricklebank +27(0)28 722 2780 | 86 Eksteen Street, Heidelberg Waterkloof Guest House +27(0)71 659 2083 | Waterkloof Farm, Witsand Heidelberg Hotel +27(0)28 722 1860 | [email protected] Van Riebeeck Street, Heidelberg Self Catering Self Catering +27(0)28 722 1080 | 10 Van Riebeek Street, Heidelberg Diepkloof River Lodge +27(0)28 722 2230 | Hooikraal Farm, Heidelberg Helena`s Homestay 028 722 2805 | 36 Andries du Toit Street, Heidelberg Honeywood Farm Guest Cottages +27(0)28 722 1823 | +27(0)83 270 4035 [email protected] | www.honeywoodfarm.co.za 18km outside Heidelberg Lemontree Cottage +27(0)28 722 2599 | 5 Fourie Street, Heidelberg Ouma’s Villa +27(0)21 713 1020 | [email protected] 6 Fourie Street Heidelberg Akasha Mountain Retreat +27(0)82 090 1741 | [email protected] www.akasharetreat.co.za 12km north of Heidelberg Skeiding Guest Farm & Willowtree Cottage +27(0)28 722 1891 | Skeiding Farm, 17km from Heidelberg

Sleep Here Melkboom Guest Farm +27(0)28 722 2213 |Doornboom, Heidelberg Nona Rosa Busch Camp +27(0)82 907 2479 | [email protected] Eat Here Aan De Kanaal +27(0)29 722 1389 |[email protected] www.aandekanaal.co.za Die Plaza +27(0)71 672 4452 |[email protected] 5 Eksteen Street, Heidelberg Koekgoet +27(0)78 736 1464 Seatle Coffee +27(0)28 722 1224 | [email protected] www.seattlecoffeecompany.co.za Heidelberg 1 Stop +27(0)28 722 1633 | Next to N2 KFC +27(0)28 722 1173 | [email protected] Kombuis Kaskenades +27(0)84 407 8554 | [email protected] Spur Grill & Go +27(0)28 722 1273 | [email protected] Delish Restaurant +27(0)28 722 1850 | +27(0)82 249 36100 N2, Kloof Street, Heidelberg Rooi Pot +27(0)83 200 6010 | [email protected] N2 Cnr of Eksteen & Kloof Street Heidelberg Wimpy +27(0)28 722 1633 1 Eksteen Street, Heidelberg Brugsig Restaurant +27(0)28 722 2707 | Fourie Street, Heidelberg Mr Fish +27(0)84 522 2350 | [email protected] 45

Witsand Situated on the banks of the Breede River estuary, Witsand is home to 4km of pristine beaches surrounded by a magnificent variety of Cape Fynbos species. The town is also known as the Whale Nursery of Southern Africa. Explorer’s Garden Route +27 (0)28 713 8000 [email protected] www.explorersgardenroute.co.za

Play Here WJ Crafts +27(0)72 109 4744 | +27(0)84 463 2779 | [email protected] Cnr Main Road & Joseph Barry Drive, Witsand Pili Pili Extreme Sport Centre +27(0)28 537 1018 | [email protected] Joseph Barry Drive, Witsand Wave Hair Studio +27(0)73 115 5866 |[email protected] | The Sands Complex Witsand Nella se Bakkery +27(0)28 537 1304 | [email protected] 8 Geelstert Street, Witsand Fay Hair Salon +27(0)28 537 1926 | R322, Witsand Sleep Here Breede River Lodge +27(0)28 537 1926 | +27(0)28 537 1631 | 1 Joseph Barry Drive Whale Watchers Inn +27(0)72 109 4744 | +27(0)84 463 2779 | [email protected] Cnr Main Road & Joseph Barry Drive, Witsand Barry’s Holiday Accommodation +27(0)28 537 1018 | [email protected] Joseph Barry Drive, Witsand Big Cob Chalets +27(0)73 115 5866 | [email protected] At the C +27(0)28 537 1304 | [email protected] 8 Geelstert Street, Witsand Tali’s Holiday Rentals +27(0)28 537 1304| [email protected] 8 Geelstert Street, Witsand Eat Here The Anchor Beach Restaurant & Bar +27(0)28 537 1330 | [email protected] Main Beach Witsand River Breeze Restaurant +27(0)83 233 8571 | [email protected] 47 Pili Pili Restaurant +27(0)28 537 1018 | [email protected] | Main Beach Witsand

Hessequa Explorers’ EXPERIENCES We would love to hear about your adventures and to see your fabulous holiday pics. Please share your stories and memories on our facebook - @explorersgr info page or send it to us via email: [email protected], so that we can let the people know where to go for their next travel adventure. The Hessequa Municipality is committed to create a safe tourism destination and a conducive climate for economic development. The Local Economic Development department is geared to lend assistance to all potential investors. Tel: +27 (0) 28 713 8000 | Website: www.hessequa.gov.za Our Municipality is proud to be able to claim the following: 1. The FIRST solar desalination plant programme in the country is situated at Witsand. 2. The National GREENEST Municipality Award 2016 3. The winner of the Western Cape GREENEST Municipality Award 2015 and 2016 4. The FIRST Municipality in the country to achieve BLUE FLAG STATUS for ALL the beaches under its management. 5. SIX consecutive clean audits We are looking forward to welcome you in our Explorers’ Garden Route area.