Attractions IN Caledon
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Caledon Blue Crane Route
The Caledon farmers grouped together to protect the Blue Crane bird and increase tourism in the area, establishing the Caledon Blue Crane Route, which allows visitors to see the blue crane in its natural environment, and encouraging the blue crane onto ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Shaw's Pass
Also known as Shaw's Mountain Pass, this passage into the Overberg links the Hemel en Aarde valley outside Hermanus to Caledon. It lies on the R320 a little way from Teslaarsdal, where you will see a turn-off indicating Shaw's Mountain Pass. It is a ...
Botanical Gardens
Venster Kloof Nature Garden
Venster Kloof Nature Garden, also known as the Caledon Wildflower Garden, is a wonderful space in which to spend a little time. It is called Venster Kloof not only because it lies just on the edge of the kloof of that name, but also after a particularly ...
Attractions AROUND Caledon
Beaches
Cape Overberg Beaches
While much of the Cape Overberg is inland, there are a number of spectacular beaches to be found here. Hermanus is a coastal town known for its excellent whale-watching opportunities. It is also home to some of the magnificent beaches that have earned it ...
Natural Wonders
Cape Whale Coast
The coming of the whales to the Cape Overberg coastline, also known as the Cape Whale Coast, every year between June and November, not only creates a stir, but brings to our shores a large, intelligent and remarkable giant of the sea and the only mammal ...
Wine Estates
Elgin Valley Wine Estates
The Elgin Valley is home to a number of wine farms, which do so well as a result of the cool climate, low pH of the soil and plentiful rainfall. Some of the farms include well known labels like Arumdale, Beaumont, Elgin Ridge, Highlands Road Estate, Oak ...
Botanical Gardens
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden lies in the epicentre (heart) of the Cape fynbos region - a dedication to this natural shrubland vegetation with 10 hectares of cultivated fynbos garden, and a further 190 hectares of natural fynbos to gratify ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Directly translated from the Afrikaans, Hemel-en-Aarde means 'heaven-and-earth' and, certainly for those who live there, the valley is often described as, literally, Heaven on Earth. It is through this sumptuous valley that the Hermanus Wine Route ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Mountain and Meadows Route
Based on the Overberg Tourism map, the Mountain and Meadows Route starts in Villiersdorp, the assumption being that you have already done the Green Mountain Eco Route. Take the R43 from Villiersdorp back to the N2, direction Caledon. After a short ...
Nature Reserves
Salmonsdam Nature Reserve
Just 20 kilometres east of the pretty village of Stanford, in the hills of the Perdeberg Mountains, the Salmonsdam Nature Reserve is well known as both a hikers' and birders' delight, not least because of the particularly attractive mountain landscape, ...
Wine Estates
Walker Bay Wine Estates
The Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley is one of the most productive regions in terms of the production of wines. It has the ideal climate, as the icy wind from the Atlantic Ocean cools it down. In addition, the mountains, which surround the ...
Activities / Wine Routes
Walker Bay Wine Route
Walker Bay, a 45 minute drive from Cape Town, has become a fashionable region to visit, particularly with the establishment of over a dozen wineries in and around Hermanus, already popular for its whale spotting between June and November. The ...
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Landmarks / National Parks / Nature Reserves
Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular village of Gansbaai. This might be the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, but the Agulhas ...
Golf Courses
Arabella Golf Club
Set in the Majestic Kogelberg mountain range and bordered by the Bot Rivier Lagoon is the Arabella Golf Course with its tricky bunkers, immaculate Kikuyu fairways and inventive water hazards it is of little wonder that the course has consistently been ...
Entertainment / Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Baardskeerdersbos Art Route
The artist's village of Baardskeerdersbos, more commonly known to locals simply as Bbos, lies on a dirt road somewhere between Stanford and Wolvengat. Most commonly it is accessed via the road that takes you past Grootbos Nature Reserve and Platbos ...
Marine Protected Areas
Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area
Betty's Bay MPA lies adjacent to the popular seaside town of Betty's Bay and the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, both managed by CapeNature. It protects a diverse number of habitats – from rocky shores and exposed sandy beaches, to subtidal ...
Nature Reserves
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area lies in the beautiful Langeberg Mountains, over 14 000 hectares that is, in turn, part of the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. It is regarded as a hiker's domain, a great space in which to scale peaks to reach views that are ...
Beaches
Cape Agulhas Beaches
Cape Agulhas is a rocky headland with some gorgeous beaches, making it a stunning weekend getaway for travellers along the Garden Route or those exploring the Cape Overberg. The Cape Agulhas region is home to the coastal towns of Arniston, L'Agulhas, ...
Marine Protected Areas
De Hoop Marine Protected Area
De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) lies adjacent to the De Hoop Nature Reserve on the Cape Overberg coastline, protecting 253 km˛ between Stillbaai Point and Ryspunt, and extending three nautical miles offshore. Marine protected areas ...
Nature Reserves
De Hoop Nature Reserve
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature Conservation. It is a favourite destination for hikers, cyclists, bird watchers and during the winter and early summer months, whale ...
Nature Reserves
De Mond Nature Reserve
As its name suggests De Mond Nature Reserve lies at a river mouth – the Heuningnes River - in the curve of a natural bay, almost halfway between the coastal towns of Arniston and Struis Bay. The De Mond estuary has remained relatively undisturbed and ...
Museums
Drostdy Museum
The Drostdy Museum is actually a collection of several historical buildings that include one of the oldest surviving examples of a Drostdy building in South Africa, hence the name of the museum. It is not only a beautiful museum that includes large ...
Caledon as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Baardskeerdersbos, Barrydale, Bettys Bay, Botrivier, Buffeljagsrivier, Cape Agulhas, De Hoop, De Kelders, Elgin, Fisherhaven, Franskraal, Gansbaai, Grabouw, Greyton, Hawston, Heidelberg, Hermanus, Kleinbaai, Kleinmond, Malgas, Onrus, Pearly Beach, Pringle Bay, Riviersonderend, Rooi Els, Sandbaai, Stanford, Suiderstrand, Suurbraak, Swellendam, Tesselaarsdal, Vermont, Villiersdorp, Witsand
Staying Overnight
Otium Oasis Eco Camping
Otium Oasis Eco Camping is located in Tesselaarsdal near the town of Caledon. The campsite is surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Overber...
Black Eagle Villa
Situated in the Overberg Mountains outside Caledon, Black Eagle Villa offers accommodation at a farm-style retreat just 90 minutes from Cape Town...
Kelkiewyn Guesthouse
Kelkiewyn Guest House offers comfortable, affordable and centrally located accommodation in the heart of Caledon, allowing easy access to The Cal...
Blue Crane @ Barton
Blue Crane @ Barton offers Botrivier accommodation at Barton Vineyards in the heart of the Kogelberg National Park. The farm is just one hours' d...
On The Hill Luxury Cabin
At On The Hill Luxury Cabin, every aspect has been meticulously crafted to offer a serene retreat. Whether you're savoring your morning coffee on...
Swaynekloof Farm
Swaynekloof Farm offers a range of self catering units. The farm has small dams where you can fish, a river where you can go paddling or enjoy pi...
Barton Villas
Barton Farm is located near Botriver in the heart of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. The views from the villas are of the surrounding mountains,...
Lekkerdroom Farm
Lekkerdroom Farm offers comfortable rustic self-catering farm cottages situated between the mountains of Tesselaarsdal near the stunningly pictur...
Villa Wal Farmstay
Villa Wal Farmstay is a double-storey holiday home in Caledon that can accommodate up to eight guests in three bedrooms. The kitchen is well-equi...
Southern Yurts Kestrel Camp
Kestrel Yurt Camp can be found in Botrivier on Porcupine Hills Guest Farm, which is home to a nature conservancy and a small olive growing operat...
Eyrie House
Eyrie House can be found on Porcupine Hills Farm and offers a truly comfortable, luxurious and stylish stay, perfect for indoor and outdoor livin...
Beaumont Family Wines
Beaumont Family Wines is situated on a working wine and fruit farm and offers accommodation in two self-catering cottages. The Mill House sleeps ...
Little Lotta Cottage
Little Lotta Cottage in Caledon is a fabulous place to enjoy a break away from city life and is only an hour away from Cape Town. Choose from one...
Otium Oasis Glamping
Otium Oasis Glamping is located in Tesselaarsdal near the town of Caledon. The accommodation is in tented chalets, surrounded by the majestic mou...
Beaumont Pepper Tree
Beaumont Pepper Tree is located on a working wine and fruit farm and offers comfortable accommodation in Botrivier. Surrounded by wine, wheat and...
Swartberg Guest House
Situated in the historical Mill Street in Caledon, Swartberg Guest House offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Safe, off-street parking is a...
The Milking Shed
The Milking Shed has two bedrooms. One bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the second bedroom is furnished with two single beds. The kitch...
Cornellskop Homestead
Able to accommodate 12 guests, The Homestead is a stylish, elegantly decorated multi-storey house with six bedrooms and four bathrooms as well as...
Parrastoel
Parrastoel is the perfect hideout and offers comfortable accommodation for up to six people on the Avani Lodge Private Nature Reserve. The scenic...
Porcupine Hills Farmhouse
Perfect for couples or families, Porcupine Hills Farmhouse is situated on a hillside with views of the cliff, olive groves and the surrounding hi...
Southern Yurts Malachite Camp
Malachite Yurt Camp in Botrivier is situated on Porcupine Hills Guest Farm, which is home to both a small olive growing operation and a nature co...
Klein Watervalplaas
Klein Watervalplaas offers accommodation in Tesselaarsdal in three self catering cottages. The farm is is a mix of animal pasture and Fynbos cove...
Nguni House at Cornellskop
Nguni House, situated in the picturesque Van der Stel Pass Valley at Cornellskop Farm Stay, a 118-hectare farm that offers guests a tranquil farm...
Dove Villa @ Barton
Dove Villa @ Barton offers Botrivier accommodation at Barton Vineyards in the heart of the Kogelberg National Park. This villa is set further awa...
Caledon Grace
Caledon Grace offers accommodation in our beautiful manor house which has a swimming pool, braai area, secure parking and garden. Experience the ...
Drayton Guest Farm
Drayton Guest Farm offers comfortable accommodation on an old farm in Caledon that dates back to the mid 1700's. Choose from our self catering co...
Southern Yurts Forest View
Southern Yurts provides a unique accommodation experience and is located in Botrivier on the Porcupine Hills Guest Farm. The north-facing yurt is...
Swallows Rest at Cornellskop
Swallows Rest, overlooking the dam, this quaint, tiled cottage is stylish and beautifully decorated. Able to accommodate two guests, the cottage ...
Beaumont Mill House
Beaumont Mill House is a self catering holiday home in Botrivier sleeping four adults and two children. The Lounge area has a wood burning heater...
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