Currys Post, Natal Midlands
Curry's Post is a beautifully scenic area in the heart of the Midlands Meander that lies between Mooi River and Howick. It has a quaint history that involves the Curry Family, after whom Curry's Post is named, who settled here, establishing an overnight wagon and cart stop - in essence a staging post.
And The Coach House, still in existence today, is where George Curry and his rather large extended family lived - he went on to have as many as 20 grandchildren. Curry's Post was to play an important role as a ‘watering hole' during the gold and diamond rushes as the hustle of traffic - in the form of wagons, carts and weary travellers - made this their stop en route to the old ‘Transvaal' reef.
The Curry's Post of today is considered one of the hidden treasures of the Natal Midlands, for its sheer beauty. It is now a combination of farms - mostly cattle, dairy and vegetable - and natural forests, which appear to extend for miles.
The Midlands Meander is a treasure trove of arts, craft, shops, restaurants and accommodation - a collection of weavers, potters, woodcrafters, leather workers, artists, metalworkers, herb growers, cheese makers and beer brewers - well over 100 stops on four routes that extend over a distance of 80 kilometres between Pietermaritzburg and Mooi River.
The meander is a wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable way to spend a couple of days, and Curry's Post is ideally placed to accommodate visits to the first, largest and arguably the most popular art and crafts route in the country.
Travellers' Reviews
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An area of wonderful scenery, set high up from the N2, but near enough to see all that the Midlands Meander has to offer. A good place to unwind and relax. Quiet, lots of birdlife to watch. Nice cafes close by. Watch out for the gravel routes in and out of the area.
LEILA GOLBY (Cape Town)
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When we planned a stopover in Currys Post, we really didn't think we'd be kept so busy! Although it's small, it's on the Midlands Meander, which meant that there were quite a few things for us to enjoy. We were pleasantly surprised. We also just loved the scenery and felt that it really reflected our country so well.
steve and michelle (east london)
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm
Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, Beacon Vlei Guest Farm offers comfortable B&B and self-catering accommodation with unrivalled...
Curry's Post Bed and Breakfast
Situated close to the Karkloof Nature Reserve, Curry's Post Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation in two rooms. The Guest House has secure parki...
The Heron at Beacon Vlei
Heron at Beacon Vlei cottage sleeps five guests in two bedrooms. Both rooms are furnished with a King-size bed and each have an en-suite bathroom...
Otter at Beacon Vlei
Otter at Beacon Vlei offers accommodation in Balgowan with unrivalled views over our 23 hectare private dam, and the surrounding wetland area, wh...
Brahman Hills
Brahman Hills offers luxury accommodation in a choice of bed & breakfast rooms or self catering cottages. Located in the Natal Midlands, you can ...
Old Halliwell Country Inn
Built in the 1830's and set on 250 acres of rolling lawns and forests overlooking the Karkloof Valley, Old Halliwell captures the charms and trad...
The Farm House at Beacon Vlei
The Farm House at Beacon Vlei offers spacious accommodation in Balgowan with spectacular views over our 23 hectare private dam, and the surroundi...
Far Away Place Nguni Cottage
Faraway Place Nguni Cottage offers accommodation in the heart of the Midlands Meander in Kwazulu Natal. We are 5km on the old Curry's Post Road f...
Far Away Place Dashy House
Far Away Place Dashy House accommodation offers beautiful views of our dam and an ideal spot for trout fishing. The property offers a large pine ...
The Boathouse at Beacon Vlei
The Boathouse offers comfortable accommodation with panoramic views over our 23 hectare private dam, and the surrounding wetland area, home to hu...
Crane at Beacon Vlei
Crane at Beacon Vlei Holiday Home in Balgowan sleeps six guests in two bedrooms. There is a very large open plan kitchen, dining room and living ...
Thyme Out @ Weltevreden Manor
Thyme Out offers accommodation in a room on a farm at the heart of Curry's Post in the Natal Midlands. Here you can enjoy magnificent views over...
Ultima Thule Cottages
Ultima Thule Cottages offer Natal Midlands self catering on a working farm. Our focus is to offer a tranquil and secure retreat far from the hust...
Far Away Place Tree House
Far Away Place Tree House is an open plan holiday chalet in Currys Post sleeping two guests. The bedroom is furnished with an extra length Queen-...
Things to do in the area
Swissland Cheese
The natural splendour of the Natal Midlands is combined with the enticing allure of Switzerland on the Swissland Cheese Farm. Situated in Balgowa...
Karkloof MTB Trails
Where: Karkloof area, near HowickLevel: easy to extremely difficultType of route: variedBest: any time of year Regarded in the MTB world as TH...
Buffelsbosch Equestrian
Meander the Natal Midlands from the comfort of one of the Buffelsbosch Equestrian saddles, atop a well-trained horse that is cooperative and good...
The Waffle Inn
There is nothing quite like a hot golden waffle that is crisp on the edges, fluffy on the inside, and laden in a delicious topping. The Waffle In...
Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio
Africa's Iconic Luxury Brand ~ Drawing Inspiration from African Art and Nature to Create Unique Ceramics, Luxury Décor, and Fashion.The vibrant c...
Noteworthy attractions
Albert Falls Dam Nature Reserve
The source of the uMngeni River lies in the uMngeni Vlei area, an ancient wetland bounded by hills. From here it meanders eastward through undula...
Midmar Dam Nature Reserve
The large stretch of fresh water from the uMngeni, coupled with 1000 hectares of game park that contains red hartebeest, blesbok, reedbuck, black...
Bosch Hoek Golf Club
Bosch Hoek Golf Course in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands must qualify as one of the most picturesque layouts in the country. The estate is convenient...
Gowrie Farm Golf Course
Gowrie Farm Golf Course, one of KwaZulu Natal's finest golf courses, was built in the traditional way with push up greens and rugged bunkers. The...
Maritzburg Golf Club
The Maritzburg Golf Club in Pietermaritzburg is one of the oldest golf clubs in South Africa, dating back to 1886. It has lush, smooth cynodon gr...
Sakabula Golf Club
Sakabula Golf Club is a unique combination of agricultural smallholdings around a delightful 18-hole, par 73, golf course in a scenic rural envir...
Victoria Country Club
Less than five minutes from the CBD of Pietermaritzburg, the Victoria Country Club is superbly located in the scenic parklands adjoining the Quee...
Battlefields Route
The KwaZulu Natal hinterland has witnessed some of the most brutal and significant battles to be fought in South Africa. These historical sites f...
Midlands Meander
The enchantment of the Midlands has long inspired many a visitor and resident to creativity and as a result, local artists, potters and weavers c...
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