Welcome to Hessequa

The entrance to the Garden Route!

THE ENTRANCE TO THE GARDEN ROUTE OFFERING CLEAN, SANDY BEACHES, A MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RANGE AND AN UNSPOILED, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. EXPLORE WITSAND, HEIDELBERG, SLANGRIVIER, RIVERSDALE, VERMAAKLIKHEID, STILBAAI, JONGENSFONTEIN, MELKHOUTFONTEIN, ALBERTINIA AND GOURITSMOND.

Hessequa is the halfway mark between Cape Town and Quebega (Port Elizabeth), with the N2 highway running through the region. Riversdale connects with the R62, through the scenic Garcia's Mountain Pass, which offers wide-open spaces for motorcycle enthusiasts. The Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 3-hours from Hessequa, while the George Regional Airport (GRJ) is a mere 1-hour drive away.

Itinerary champions

• INVERROCHE GIN DISTILLERY l +27 (0)28 754 2442

The production and sale of a world-first Fynbos Gin in Stilbaai The facility offers a Gin School, to produce your own unique bottle of Gin.

• JULIUS GORDON AFRICANA CENTRE l +27 (0) 28 713

7939 This "museum" in Riversdale is home to the second largest collection of Thomas Bowler paintings in South Africa and accommodates small groups.

• ALOE FEROX I +27 (0) 28 735 8100

Aloe Ferox factory shop is located along the N2, 2 kilometer from Albertinia. The facility produces Aloe products and welcomes tour groups. Close to Aloe Ferox is The House of Aloes, a second Aloe factory shop.

Authentic hidden gems

• GOURIKWA NATURE RESERVE I +27 (0) 87 702 9126

A private nature reserve near Gouritsmond offering a rugged coastline, self-catering units, beautiful wedding chapel, walking trails and small game.

• LAND-BASED WHALE WATCHING

The coastal town of Witsand is the "Whale Nursery of South Africa" due to the large concentration of Whales between June and November.

Hessequa Tourism

+27 (0)28 713 7953 info@explorersgardenroute.co.za www.explorersgardenroute.co.za

• OU-DAG KOLEKTIBLES I +27 (0) 82 559 2077

This venue in Heidelberg, is home to vintage road signs, collectors items and restored memorabilia. The artistic genius of this concept invites several globetrotters to the town.

GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE, ALBERTINIA

Set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg Mountain Range, the 4-star graded Garden Route Game Lodge provide visitors with luxury accommodation, game viewing in open Landrovers and a memorable dining experience in an African style restaurant. The facility consists of 8 Sunset Ridge Luxury Suites, 16 Lodge Rooms and 18 Private Chalets.

www.grgamelodge.co.za I +27 (0) 28 754 1200

DE DOORNKRAAL VINOTEL - RIVERSDALE

De Doornkraal Vinotel is a 4-star graded establishment which provides travellers with the perfect handcrafted country hospitality. The luxury rooms are unique - each with its own history and heritage. These spacious rooms were fashioned for guest comfort and leisure. On-site facilities includes a restaurant, winery and swimming pool.

www.dedoornkraal.com I +27 (0) 28 713 3838

SKEIDING GUEST FARM - HEIDELBERG

Skeiding Guest Farm is a graded establishment catering for the discerning traveller. The guesthouse offers 6 comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and of which 4 have kingsized beds, and 4 of the rooms even have working fireplaces. In addition, the farm offers 3 contemporary farm cottages all with working fireplaces, and overlooking the picturesque fields and mountain tops.

www.skeiding.co.za I +27 (0) 82 451 4965