George is a popular tourist destination as it makes for an ideal pitstop half way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
This small city is the hub of commercial administrations for the Garden Route, making for plenty to see and do in George.
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Outeniqua Transport Museum
Take a trip back to the past, to a time where steam powered the world. At the Outeniqua Transport Museum they’re doing just that, with 13 steam locomotives on display you will be enthralled in the world of yesteryear.
They have a large photo gallery of various elements of technology from the past. If that doesn’t get you blowing some steam with excitement, visitors are even allowed to see the trains from the inside! No wonder it is rated 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor.
- Cost:
- R20 - Adults
- R10 - Kids (u12)
- Free- Kids (u3)
- Operating Hours:
- Daily except Sunday, Summer (Sep - April) 8am - 5pm
- Daily except Sunday, Winter (May - Aug) 8am - 4:30pm
- Saturdays & Public Holidays - 8am - 4pm
- Address: 2 Mission Road | George
- Contact Details: 044 801 8289
- More Info: Website
Redberry Farm
Receiving an amazing 4.5 star rating on tripadvisor, Redberry Farm is filled with activities for the whole family. Visitors can pick fresh ripe berries and stretch out in the shaded eating area, if something a little more active is what you’re after Redberry Farm has tons of activities on offer:
- Bubble Ball
- Bumper Boats
- Feed The Rabbits
- Paddle Boats
- Hedge Maze
- Peddle Go Karts
- Pony Rides
- Redberry Express Train
Enjoy a light refreshment at the Tea Garden while you watch your little ones climb the wooden playground.
There are also two food options available at Redberry Farm, the Farm Stall where you can purchase farm style goods and The Red Shed Coffee and Berry Bar, where the coffee's always hot and the service is friendly.
- Operating Hours: Mon - Sat, 9am - 4pm
- Address: Geelhoutboom Road, Blanco, George
- Contact Details: 044 870 7123
- More Info: Website
Victoria Bay
This small beach cove is like something straight out of a movie. The picturesque views take you by surprise every time. Situated on the Garden Route this is a much-visited beach by locals and tourists alike. Receiving a 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor, this beach is ideal for watching the sun rise over the horizon.
This beach offers visitors some great surf ideal for body boarding and the white beach sand is perfect for laying out in the sun.
- Tip:
- The turn off on N1 is easy to miss, so keep a keen eye out.
- Cost: Free
- Address: Victoria Road, George
- 12km outside of George before WIlderness
- Facilities:
- Camping
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Dolphin Watching
- Curios Boutiques, Cafes and stores
- Tanning
- Restaurants
George is the ideal halfway point which sees visitors travelling through and often staying to enjoy all the Garden Route has to offer.
Other Things to Do in George
With George location being so central to most regularly visited attractions in the Eastern Cape, a short 15 minute drive will find you in the heart of The Wilderness.
Wilderness
Some Things To Do in Wilderness include:
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When planning a trip ensuring you get enough rest is very important, you wouldn’t want to cut the journey short because of bad planning.
Luckily for you a visit to this quaint town will have you feeling rested and ready to continue on your adventure.
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