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Barry’s Lifts

carynkaleido — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:51:57 +0000

Barry’s Lifts for reliable Lifts To the Airport, Schools, Shops, Clinics, Appointments & Events Around The Beautiful Garden Route. Main Road, Wilderness East

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Cloudbase Paragliding

carynkaleido — Sat, 15 May 2021 13:53:38 +0000

At Cloudbase Paragliding we offer tandem flights, paragliding and powered paragliding tuition, licensing courses, accommodation, paragliding tours as well as equipment sales and rental. We operate from our base in the picturesque coastal village of Wilderness, on the Garden Route. In season the high number of flyable days generates a lot of airtime, resulting in many happy pilots! There are also twenty-four flying sites – ranging from easy coastal soaring to cross-country thermal sites, all within just an hour’s drive, making our location a popular spot for free-flying enthusiasts from around the world. Wilderness

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Ebb and Flow camp

carynkaleido — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:02:47 +0000

SANParks runs the Ebb and Flow Camp within the Garden Route National Park. The park was formed by combining the earlier separate parks of Wilderness, Stormsrivier Mouth, and Nature’s Valley. It is set next to the Touws River, which rises and falls with the tide, leading to the name of the camp. This camp is efficiently run, well-situated, well-developed and near activities, adventures and amenities offered in town. The wooden cottages and cabins are built on stilts and hence have a few stairs up to the entrance. 150 demarcated camping stands, some of which are suitable for caravans. Guests can use the braais (BBQs) which are scattered around the grassy area. Coin-operated washing machines are available. GPS Waypoints: 33°59’25.32″S 22°36’30.05″E Wilderness

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Fairy knowe Backpackers

carynkaleido — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:38:51 +0000

Fairy Knowe Backpackers and Adventure Centre is nestled under the trees alongside Wilderness National Park, with easy access to the Touw River Estuary. Within minutes, the backpackers can access many of the best hiking, cycling, and bird-watching trails. It’s an ideal base, providing easy access to Wilderness town centre within 20 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car. We have a full range of comfortable, excellently maintained rooms Wilderness

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Fairy Knowe market

carynkaleido — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:20:05 +0000

Come to Fairy Knowe market and enjoy a day out. This is a pet-friendly venue!! Lots of things for children to do too. We will have music, food, and crafts on offer. There are unique arts & crafts, clothing, upcycled & new, soft & hard furnishings, yoga wear, incense, crystals, jewellery, reflexology/massage treatments, beautiful soaps & bath bombs and so much more! Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge is situated at 1 Dumbleton Road: Wilderness

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Flat rock beach

carynkaleido — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:04:37 +0000

Flat Rock Beach is accessible via a steep climb down a wooden boardwalk. The beach is very protected. However, swimming is not advised, and there are no lifeguards. The beach is a good location for whale watching between July and November. You can see dolphins year-round. Flat Rock is a popular fishing spot. See the illustrated guide to sea fishing Shells can often be found on this beach, especially after winter storms and low tide. If you plan to collect shells, please follow local regulations and take only empty shells. Shell identification guide Parking: Street parking Lifeguards: No Surfing: No Swimming: Not advised Fishing: Yes see the illustrated guide to sea fishing Dog walking; No Ablutions: Yes Beach type: Rocky Whale watching in season Yes Check the tides here Best beaches in the Western Cape article

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Half-Collared Kingfisher Trail

carynkaleido — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:32:09 +0000

The Half-Collared Kingfisher Trail is is a 4.7 km out-and-back trail which is best done using a canoe, you can hire one from SANParks or Eden Adventures. Paddle upstream for about 3 km and then beach the canoes and proceed along the trail and boardwalk up to the waterfalls. The trail is fairly challenging and it takes just over 2 hours to complete. This is a great spot for a swim in summer. Take drinking water and a picnic with you! The trail begins on the west bank of the Touw River. It joins up with the Giant Kingfisher trail on the east bank of the Touw River where it leads to the waterfalls. The trail is popular with walkers and runners, and you will likely meet other people on the trail Wilderness

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Kaaiman’s Grotto

carynkaleido — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:44:13 +0000

Kaaiman’s Grotto, also known locally as Clifford’s Cave, is an unusual seaside cave on the coast near Wilderness. It was originally a popular restaurant that could accommodate up to 270 guests. During the days of the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train, passengers could stop there for refreshments while enjoying the bay. A major landslide in 2006 damaged the railway line, bringing the train service to an end and forcing the restaurant to close. The cave was eventually taken over by Clifford Brandon, who transformed it into an off-grid home, informal museum and community shelter. He has lived there for many years and maintains the space with the help of companions. The cavern is decorated with shell chandeliers, religious objects, mannequins and an assortment of collected and inherited items. It has an eclectic atmosphere, with different areas used for living, gathering and reflection. A large wooden deck overlooks the Indian Ocean. The grotto operates without electricity and has basic facilities, including fresh water and rudimentary cooking and toilet arrangements. Getting there You can reach the grotto on foot from the western end of Wilderness beach, near Leentjiesklip. From the parking area, visitors follow the old, disused Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe railway line and pass through a dark railway tunnel. The walk is approximately 700 metres each way, although the route and walking time can vary. The railway tracks continue beyond the grotto towards the Kaaimans River railway bridge and Victoria Bay. Visitor information Entrance: A nominal donation is requested. Access: On foot along the abandoned railway line and through a tunnel. Time: Allow approximately 1 to 1½ hours for the visit and return walk. Safety: The route is isolated in places. Walk in a group, take a torch for the tunnel and exercise caution around the old railway structures and bridge. Do not assume the railway infrastructure is safe to walk on. Facilities: Basic, off-grid facilities are available at the grotto. Facebook page Sand street, Wilderness

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Kaaimans River Railway Bridge

carynkaleido — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:33:19 +0000

The Kaaimans River is named after a mermaid-type creature, half human and half fish, considered a malevolent being. The railway bridge crosses the river mouth at the bottom of a deep gorge, which historically posed a significant challenge for pioneers transporting goods. Negotiating the gorge with ox wagons often required waiting for weeks to cross safely. The trail left by these wagons and oxen is still visible, though the gorge was known as a “wagon breaker.” By the late 18th century, a more efficient travel method was necessary. The 210-meter-long bridge, a remarkable feat of construction and engineering, was opened in 1928 and became vital for transporting wood from Knysna. Preparation for the bridge’s construction took about 30 years. Construction began in 1924. After four years of work, the line officially opened in 1928. , The project involved building a temporary wooden bridge using long blue gum logs, likely sourced from Witfontein near George, These logs were too long for normal transportation, so wagon tops were removed, and the logs were tied and chained to the front and back wagon axles and wheels. The bridge’s construction combined bridge-building and tunnelling technologies, with caissons sunk 23 meters below the riverbed and eight-meter pylons above. This was a significant achievement given the severe weather, regular flooding, rough seas, and labour issues faced by the engineers. Railway tourism has been crucial for the economies of George and Knysna, supporting small businesses. Unfortunately, heavy floods in 2006 severely damaged the railway line, leading to its closure. In 2016, plans were made to repair and reopen the line, starting with the section near Knysna and working toward George. The goal was to complete the project by 2020. Despite these efforts, financial and logistical challenges have delayed the restoration. The future of the railway and the Kaaimans River Bridge remains uncertain. Despite this, Kaaimans River Gorge is ideal for hiking and whitewater kayaking. The river mouth offers good surfing opportunities. Find out more about railways in the Western Cape Check the tide times here Surf report 22° 27′ 39.6″, -33° 55′ 48″

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Kleinkranz Beach

carynkaleido — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:21:28 +0000

Kleinkranz Beach is a pristine, wide beach located on the eastern outskirts of Wilderness. This beautiful, unspoiled stretch of beach is a pocket of golden sand that is part of the Garden Route National Park. Follow the easy 3,7 km beach walk. Lovely during the day and at night, you will find a huge variety of marine life in the rock pools.. The beach is backed by low dunes and has favourable wind conditions for paragliding. Dolphins and sharks are often seen here. The beach is great for Surfering and kiteboarding and fishing. Seashells are often found here; see our seashell identification guide Parking: Free parking available Lifeguards: No Surfing: The surf here is very consistent surf report surf report Swimming: It is considered one of the most hazardous stretches of coastline in the Wilderness area for anyone entering the water Fishing: Yes; see the illustrated guide to sea fishing Dog walking: Yes, on leash Ablutions: No Beach type: Long and sandy Whale watching in season: Yes Wilderness 6560

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