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Caledon Golf Course

carynkaleido — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 15:04:37 +0000

At Caledon Golf Course, the fairways are calling! Treat yourself to a round on the Western Cape’s best-conditioned golf course. Rental sets are available. The course features a lush eucalyptus forest that poses a challenging obstacle for 5 of the 9 holes. The 73-par golf course is open from 8:00 – 21:00 in summer and from 9:00 – 21:00 in winter. The club hall is available for functions with a fully equipped kitchen and a braai area available. Small Street Best golf courses in the Western Cape article

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Caledon Hot Springs

carynkaleido — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:41:21 +0000

Caledon hot springs have been an attraction to the town since the mid 1800s. Originally the spring was little more than a warm muddy bog surrounded by a few small hostelries. Actual development started in 1710 when Ferdinand Appel secured a grant of 10 ha in the area on the condition that he erect a building for the use of visitors to the curative waters. Caledon was a haven for well-to-do Capetonians and residents of the Western Cape. The sanatorium proved so popular with visitors that in 1902 the original Victorian bath was developed and it is still in use today. This historic cement bath is well maintained and the mineral pools are completely drained and filled every week on a Monday. The historical Victorian Bath is drained and cleaned every Friday. It is a traditional belief that the earth shares its healing power through hot water bubbling up through the earth’s crust. Hot springs still give relief to many ailments today. Thousands of years ago, the hot springs in the Overberg were used by the indigenous people living in the area. Dutch explorers first explored the Overberg in 1694. During their expeditions, they found the hot springs and the healing waters. The town of Caledon was established because of the spring which gave much relief and healing to travellers. Caledon Hot Springs The brown colour is due to the high iron content, which is known as chalybeate. The ‘oily” surfaces are from the high mineral content in the water,r which varies according to weather conditions. The springs produce over a million litres of water every day with an average temperature of 65 degrees Celsius. There are several cascading hot pools with varying degrees of heat. The highest pool is in a beautiful tropical setting and is very warm. This pool is accessed by a staircase. There is also a steam room, sauna, frigidarium pool (cooling off), Swiss shower and jacuzzi. The Spa is currently incorporated into the Caledon Hotel but day visitors can book to make use of the pools, Bookings can be made with Computicket, but numbers are limited. The Caledon Hotel and Spa, 1 Nerina Avenue, Caledon 34°13’31.5″S | 19°26’13.7″ E .

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Caledon Museum

carynkaleido — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:13:29 +0000

The Caledon Museum is at 11 Krige Street. The house was originally built by Rev. Theunissen. He did not want to live in the rectory, so the building was used as a maternity home. When there was a facility opened at the local hospital the building was later bought by the Provincial Administration to house the museum. The house at 11 Constitution Street, was bought in 1991 by the museum and was carefully restored. The curator referenced many old books and photos from the era. The Masonic lodge was also bought by the museum at about the same time, as the building had been empty for some time. It was restored for use as store rooms and offices for the museum. The Caledon family photographs are displayed here along with some antique items of furniture. The museum building dates from the Victorian period 1870-1900. All the inside woodwork, windows, ceilings, and doors were restored, however, some of the floors had to be replaced. The museum also took over the management of the Caledon Town Hall.in Plein Streetthat was was completed in 1906. The town hall is a Provincial Heritage Site. 11 Constitution Street Caledon

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Caledon town hall

carynkaleido — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:14:09 +0000

Caledon town hall is a beautiful double-storey building that has national heritage status. The hall has a tiled roof and its facades face Church Street and Main Road. The building has an ornate ventilating turret in the centre of the roof to ventilate the interior. 34°13′55″S 19°25′44″E Caledon

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Caledon Wildflower Nature Reserve

carynkaleido — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:24:57 +0000

The Caledon Wildflower Nature Reserve was originally called Victoria Park, which was established in 1899 on land granted by Queen Victoria. It was founded, however, in 1927 by some local enthusiasts and formally laid out in 1933 by landscaper Cecil Young. This reserve is at the edge of the Kloof, named for the window-shaped rock formation. A venster is a window in Afrikaans. At the right time of year, you walk through fields of daisies. There is a network of paths on the aloe-covered rocky mountain. The walks follow quaint pathways with wooden bridges and beautiful picnic areas. There is a fairly extensive network of hiking trails, including a 10km hike to the Swartberg summit at 1,080 metres. There is also a dam near the entrance to the reserve. The annual wildflower show is held in September when the flowers bloom. The display is spectacular, and hikes through the nature reserve are truly worthwhile. The garden also includes a bird sanctuary. The garden is maintained by Volunteers. The Caledon Wildflower Garden and Nature Reserve is filled with history and many unique plant species. The garden is home to many bird species. For full identification and seasonal details, see this comprehensive Western Cape bird guide.Nature Reserve Venster Kloof Nature Garden, 22 Plein Street, Caledon

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Dassiesfontein Farmstall and Restaurant

carynkaleido — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:13:53 +0000

At Dassiesfontein Farmstall and Restaurant, you will find a variety of products produced in the Overberg. All meals are served with our own farm butter and special homemade bread, baked daily in our wood ovens. Other specialities include Bokkoms, our own rusks and jams and some interesting kitchenware and gifts. N2 between Caledon and Botrivier.

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De Poskantoor

carynkaleido — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:22:21 +0000

De Poskantoor is 21 kilometres from Caledon It is a country coffee shop/restaurant, in the small picturesque town of Tesselaarsdal at the end of the Hemel en Aarde valley in the Overberg. We are fully licensed and we have card facilities. We cater for special functions. Tesselaarsdal, Caledon,

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The Klein River

carynkaleido — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:46:39 +0000

The source of the Klein River is in the Hemel en Aarde Valley. It flows behind the Klein River Mountains towards Caledon then through the rich Akkedisberg Pass, into Stanford. The river is about 80 km long. 15 km past Stanford it joins Hermanus Lagoon then on to the sea. The river is important for irrigation for farming along the banks. The water from the Klein River is crucial for the ecological functioning of the estuary ecosystem which includes many species of fish. Klein River can be accessed at the bottom of King Street, Stanford where you will find the estuary of the river leading to the Hermanus Lagoon. Swimming is allowed and is safe. The Stanford Wandelpad is a gentle walking trail that meanders along the river. Dogs are welcome ask@stanfordinfo.co.za King Street, Stanford, via N2 and R43

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The Klein River Mountains

carynkaleido — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:40:49 +0000

The Klein Rivier Mountains are part of the Cape Fold Belt and are named after the river in the area that reaches the sea near Hermanus. The range begins near Hermanus and continues East/Northeast towards Stanford and ends at the Akkedisberg Pass. The highest peak in the range is Maanskynkop (964m which dominates the coastline of Walker Bay. The climate is mild with cool moist breezes flowing off the sea. Rain falls mainly in the winter months. The Babilonstoring mountains are part of the Klein River mountains however even though this section is smaller, the peaks are somewhat higher with their highest point reaching 1167m. The mountains can be seen from Caledon. Shaw’s mountain pass crosses the range on the R320 .

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Van Brakel Stoor

carynkaleido — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 19:37:55 +0000

Van Brakel Stoor was first established in the 1920s. Since then, it has been serving people looking for honest homemade food and warm platteland hospitality. We collect and endorse homemade products from the surrounding areas. The Overberg is known for its lush wheat fields and warm-hearted people. This is a philosophy we live by. We place specific importance on a personal conversation with our visitors. At the intersection of the R316 and R326, Caledon

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