Things To Do in Montagu

WHERE TRANQUILITY, STYLE & ELEGANCE MEETS EVERY EXPECTATION

Health Spa

43º hot thermal & mildly radio active spring on the property fed into 5 outdoor and one indoor pool and 4 spa baths. World famous for its curative properties especially for skin ailments, arthritis, rheumatism and general aches/ pains. "Miracle" cures documented since early 1800s.

Adventure

  • 4 x 4 Trails
    Tel: 023 614 3012
  • 4 x 4 Trails
    Tel: 023 614 2280 (Marise Conradie)
  • 4 x 4 Trails @ Leewenboschfontein
    Tel: 023 358 1722
  • 4 x 4 Trails, Game Viewing, Hiking and Mountain Biking
    Tel: 023 614 2471
  • Kloofing
    Kloofing in the Nuy River Gorge.
    Tel: 023 614 1895
  • Montagu Tractor Trips and Protea Farm
    A legendary tourist attraction in Montagu. Magnificent views, potjiekos, muskadel and loads of fun. Don't miss out on this!
    Tel: 023 614 3012
  • Quadbiking & Archery
    Tel: 023 614 1991 (John and Nicky Oliver)

Arts and Crafts

Eating Out

  • Bellamonta & Pub
    Tel: 023 614 2941
    Market Street
    Montagu
  • Bistro
    Tel: 023 614 3108
    20 Bath Street
    Montagu
  • Country Kitchen Montplaza
    Tel: 023 614 2504
    Bath Street
    Montagu
  • Jessica's
    Tel: 023 614 1805
    47 Bath Street
    Montagu
  • Kloof Farmstall
    Tel: 023 614 2209
    1 Long Street
    Montagu
    Farmstall, breakfasts, light lunches, confectionery. Licenced.
  • Kruis Plaaskombuis
    Tel: 023 614 1066
    11 Bath Street
    Montagu
  • Perkepit Plaaskombuis
    Tel: 023 614 1176
    28km on the Barrydale Road. A set menu - 8 ppl or more.
  • Prestons (A la carte and continental)
    Tel: 023 614 3013
    17 Bath Street
    Montagu
  • Romano Ristorante
    Tel: 023 614 2398
    22 Church Street
    Montagu
    Full menu including steaks, pizzas, seefood, ribs. Fully licenced.
  • The Docks Restaurant
    Tel: 023 614 3360
    80 Bath Street
    Montagu
  • The Rambling Rose
    Tel: 023 614 3438
    36 Long Street
    Montagu
    Breakfast, lunch, tea. Licenced coffee shop and tea garden.

General

  • Dried Fruit Tour
    Tel: 023 614 2862
    A self guided tour through Montagu Dried Fruit factory with tasting of the products. There's a wonderful outlet where you can shop to your hearts delight. See our map for directions.
  • Klein Karoo Wineries
    Tel: 023 614 3146
  • Mirihof Olive Farm
    Tel: 023 614 2512
    Buy your olives, olive oil and delicious tapenade at Mirihof Guest House and Olive Farm situated in Long Street in the heart of Montagu.
  • Montagu Hot Mineral Springs
    Tel: 023 614 1150
    3 km outside Montagu. Situated at the entrance to Baths Kloof you have a choice of hot (43°c) or cold pools. Day visitors are most welcome.
  • Montagu's Historic Homes
    (Private residences) 14 National monuments in total to be found in Long Street alone. Not to be missed is the old Parsonage in Rose Street.
  • Old English Fort
    Situated on top of the tunnel in Cogmanskloof to the entrance of Montagu from Ashton's direction. The fort was declared a monument in 1999.
  • Plaque in honour of Thomas Bain
    Engineer and constuctor of Cogmanskloof and tunnel. The plaque is situated on the left side of the road directly next to the the tunnel on the Montagu side.

Museums

  • Joubert House (oldest local dwelling)
    Tel: 023 614 1774
    25 Long Street
    Montagu
  • Montagu Museum
    Tel: 023 614 1950
    41 Long Street
    Montagu

Outdoors

Hiking Trails/Walks:

  • Aasvoëlkrans Trail
    Approximately 1½ hours. See our map for directions.
  • Bessiekop
    1.2km circular walk in the Nature Garden. Begins and ends behind the tea garden.
  • Bloupunt Trail
    15.6km circular hike - approximately 6 to 9 hours. Begins at Ou Meul.
  • Cogmanskloof Trail
    12.1 km circular hike - approximately 4 to 6 hours. Begins at Ou Meul.
  • Gecko Trail
    Tel: 023 614 1895
    Approximately 6 to 8 hours linking Simonskloof Mountain Regreat on the northern side of the Langeberg via the Nuy River Gorge to Nuy Valley Guest House.
  • Guided Hikes
    Tel: 023 614 1501 (Patti Van Dyk)
    Bloupunt 15.6kms @ R50pp
    Cogmanskloof 12.1kms @ R30pp
    Lover's Walk 2.2kms @ R20pp
  • Lover's Walk
    2.2kms and begins in Barry Street. A stunning scenic walk through Baths Kloof to the Springs.
  • Nature Garden
    Van Riebeeck Street
    Ideal bird watching.
  • Old Mill Walk and Bird Watching

Other:

  • Fly Fishing
    Tel: 028 572 1905
    Rainbow trout and black bass. Bo-Vlakte 40km on the Barrydale road.
  • Golf
    Tel: 023 614 1860
    See our map for directions.
  • Gym M.I.S.H.
    Tel: 023 614 3877
    Gym at the Montagu Institute of Sport and Health.
    43 Bath Street
    Montagu
  • Horse Riding (Petrus Van Der Merwe)
    Tel: 023 614 2255
    11 km on the Barrydal road.
  • Horse and Camel Riding @ Longacres Equestrian Centre (George)
    Tel: 082 642 1177
    Riding for beginners and experienced riders. Outrides, wine tasting and picnics. Booking essential.
  • Kononkop
    For a panoramic view of Montagu and the Langeberg mountains this is a must. See our map for directions.
  • Shooting Range
    Tel: 023 614 1430
  • Squash
    Tel: 023 614 3150
  • Tennis
    Tel: 023 614 2471
  • Tractor Rides
    Tel: 023 614 2471
    Potjikos, muskadel and magical views. What more could you want?

Wine (Montagu)

  • Bloupunt Wines
    Tel: 023 614 2385
    12 Long Street
    Montagu
  • Drie Berge Farm Cellar
    Tel: 023 614 1305
  • Montagu Co-op
    Tel: 023 614 1125
  • Rietrivier Wine Cellar
    Tel: 023 614 1705
  • Uitvlucht Winery
    Tel: 023 614 1340
    See our map for directions.

Wine (Klaasvoogds)

  • Fraai Uitzicht
    Tel: 023 626 6156
    1798 Wine Farm Restaurant
  • Kranskop Wine Cellar
    Tel: 023 626 3200
    By appointment only
  • Rusticus Wine Cellar
    Tel: 023 626 2033
    By appointment only.

Wine (Ashton)

  • Ashton Wine Cellar
    Tel: 023 615 1135
  • Wine Boutique
    Tel: 023 615 3440
  • Zandvliet Wine Estate
    Tel: 023 615 1146
    By appointment only
Mirihof Olives, Olive Oil and Olive Tapenade
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Things To Do In MONTAGU

4 x 4 Routes

Art Galleries and Crafts

Biking Trails

Breede RIver Cruises 30kms

Botanical Gardens

Farm Visits

Game Reserves

Golf

Hiking

Historic Montagu Town Walks

Horse Riding

Museums

Picnics

Restaurants

Rock Climbing

Scenic Drives

Sunset Cruises

Tractor Rides

Wine Routes

 

Mirihof Guest House & Olive Farm

3A Long Street

Montagu

Western Cape

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