About Visit The Bathurst Toposcope
A toposcope is basically a monument that is dedicated to people or past events and sits on hills or mountains in various locations. They indicate directions and distances to certain landmarks around the area.
Some have large paved areas with a series of brass plaques along the edge while smaller ones are usually consist of sa stone plinth with a circular plaque on top. You can find toposcopes in parks and historical places etc
The Bathurst toposcope is placed in the spot where the British settlers were investigated in 1820. You will find information here about their ships, departure ports etc and much more. From this location you can see the Great Fish River, The Gamtoos Valley floodplain and some other spectacular sights.
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WhereNico Malan Avenue, Bathurst, Eastern Cape
WhenBest during daylight hours
How muchFree
TelephoneNot available
OvernightStay nearby in Bathurst, in Eastern Cape
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