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WintertonWinterton, Drakensberg:
The pretty town of Winterton serves, quite literally, as the gateway to the central Drakensberg some 14 kilometres away, and lies in the foothills of these towering giants, a typical pioneer settlement and one of the largest villages in this area. Almost every lodge and venue in the vicinity describes itself in relation to Winterton and the Baz Bus - a hop-on hop-off facility for independent travellers through South Africa - which drops off travellers in the town, on average three times a week. This part of the ‘berg is dominated by the Champagne, Cathedral and Cathkin peaks, with hiking trails, trout and bass fishing, San rock art, horse riding and hang-gliding the main attractions to the area.

The village of Winterton plays host to an annual street carnival in July, when local artists, crafters, musicians and companies serving the tourist industry congregate on the main street, which is closed for the day, to showcase the town, which up until now has acted as a base for the surrounding farming community but is increasingly becoming involved in tourism.

There are a number of museums and monuments worth a visit in and around Winterton, including the Marianne Church ruins. Named after the wife of the Dutch Reformed Minister, Dr Faure, they are located on the farm Doveton, just outside Winterton. The Winterton Museum on Church Street has a display on the history of farming in the area, including a unique gallery of San paintings. And the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir, based in the central Drakensberg, performs concerts mid week and over weekends.
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Drakenberg Boys' Choir

Drakenberg Boys' Choir: There aren’t that many things in South Africa that you can say are unique or world class, but the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir is one of them. Doors opened in 1965 to the first 20 pupils. The dream was of a multi-racial, multi-cultural Choir School to rival the Vienna Boys. Not in ... more » Drakenberg Boys' Choir
CATHEDRAL PEAK STATE FOREST

Cathedral Peak State Forest: The Cathedral range, with its numerous free standing peaks and magnificent mountain scenery, is one of the most favoured parts of the Berg for backpacking and rock climbing. Bordered in the north and north-west by the Upper Tugela Location and ... more about » Cathedral Peak State Forest
CATHEDRAL PEAK GOLF COURSE KwaZulu Natal Golf Clubs
The Cathedral Peak Hotel opened this scenic golf course on the 13th January 1996. Set against a majestic mountain backdrop the challenging 9-hole golf course has been termed the "thinking golfer's" course. Cathedral Peak Hotel's immaculate 9 hole golf course offers alternate tees for an 18-hole ... more » Golf Course

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