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Wine Route com prises more is the thermal springs (at a
than 50 cellars, many of which constant 43°C/109°F), 2 km
are acclaimed for their choice (1 mile) from town.
Chardonnays. The Robertson The scenery of the northern
Klipdrift Distillery is a popular edge of the Langeberg range
stop at which to taste this iconic has led to the establishment of
South African brandy and tour trails for hikers, mountain bikers
the distillery. The restau rant and 4WD enthusiasts.
serves breakfast and lunch. The route to Montagu from
Robertson passes through a
 Robertson Klipdrift Distillery 16­m (52­ft) long tunnel, above
4 Voortrekker Rd. Tel 081 896 7695. which stands the ruined Sidney
Open daily. & 810am, noon & Fort built by the British during
Blacksmith at work, Worcester Museum 2:30pm Mon–Fri, 10am, noon & 2pm the South African War.
Sat & public hols; Oct–Apr: 11am &
q Robertson 1pm Sun. 7 0 ∑ klipdrift.co.za
Road map B5. R60 from Worcester or
Swellendam. * 27,800. n 17 w Montagu
Voortrekker Rd, 023 626 3059.
Open daily. _ Wacky Wine Weekend Road map B5. N15 fm Robertson.
(Jun), Robertson Slow (Aug). * 15,200. n 24 Bath St, 023 614
∑ robertson62.com 2471. Open daily. ∑ montagu-
ashton.info
Robertson lies in the Breede
River Valley where sunny slopes The charm of Montagu lies in its
create perfect conditions for many houses dating back to the
vineyards and orchards. As well early 1850s. In Long Street alone
as wine and grapes, dried fruit is there are 14 national monu­
a major industry. The Robertson ments. The best­known fea ture Avalon hot springs in Montagu
e Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail
This popular 5­hour walking trail follows a gap through the
Riviersonderend mountains. It runs between the rustic hamlets
of Greyton and McGregor and can be tackled from either vil lage.
Hikers will need to be reasonably fit as the trail ascends Robertson
and descends the mountainside. The views here are
impressive, and the stream running along the McGregor
scenic McGregor section of the trail ensures an
abundant water supply. The Oakes Falls, 9 km
(6 miles) from Greyton, a series of waterfalls Takkap
and pools, are ideal for swimming. Bonnievale
There are no over night huts. Hoeks

The start of the hiking trail
from Greyton Die Galg
Nooienskop Interpretation Interpretation Trail Start
1,391 m (4,562 ft) Trail End
Oakes Falls
Gobos
Genadendal Perdekop Tips for Walkers
1,346 m (4,414 ft) Skilpadkop
1,510 m Starting point: Die Galg, 14 km
Greyton (4,952 ft)
(9 miles) SW of McGregor, or from
Riviersonderend Park Street in Greyton.
Getting there: R21 from
Robertson, or N2 to Caledon,
take the McGregor turn­off.
Caledon and Swellendam Best time: Avoid Jun–Aug. Book
Key permits three months ahead with
Cape Nature (www.capenature.
0 kilometres 4 Tarred road co.za). Tel (023) 625­1621.
0 miles 2 Trail
For keys to symbols see back flap

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