Queenstown, Karoo Heartland
The commercial centre of a rather prosperous farming community, the attractive town of Queenstown, known for its roses, climate and amicable townsfolk, lies on the Komani River close enough to the Wild Coast and Karoo Heartland to make it a favoured stopover.
Queenstown itself lies at the foot of the Hangklip Mountain, whilst other towns in the district include Dordrecht, Molteno and Sterkstroom. The area not only provides incredible scenery, but it is a hive of activity for the outdoor enthusiast: there are trails, rivers, rocks, mountains, hiking, climbing, fishing, mountain biking, canoeing and anything really, as long as it involves relishing all that is al fresco.
The Lawrence de Lange Nature Reserve, set on the slopes of the Madeira Mountain just outside Queenstown, has a number of trails worth exploring, spectacular examples of flowering plants, and an array of different antelope that include blesbok, springbok and zebra. The reserve also has incredible views from the mountain summit. The Bongola Dam that supplies the town with its water is set in the hills surrounding Queenstown and is a great day out for picnics and water sports.
Queenstown was originally intended as a military outpost and as such is designed in a central hexagon meant to serve as a protective lager for its town's people, who fortunately never had to use it for this purpose. Miss Lock's Shell Art Gallery, JC Marshall Gallery, Queenstown Museum, library and the Walter Everitt Sunken Garden are all worth a visit.
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Queenstown is a fun little spot. We love the outdoors so we did quite a few walks and hikes in the mountains around the town. It's a quiet town, so don't go expecting loads of entertainment. But, it's perfect for a break.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
The Gallery Guesthouse
The Gallery Guesthouse in Queenstown is comprised of two heritage homes that have been joined together to form a luxurious and stylish establishm...
Garden Court Guest House
Located in Queenstown, Garden Court Guest House offers guests exceptional hospitality and a choice of comfortable accommodation in Queenstown. Gu...
Komani Resorts
Komani Resorts offers sixteen double en-suite rooms, a Deluxe room and a Suite. Each room has a seating area, a TV with selected DStv, Wi-Fi, air...
Amberdale Estate
Amberdale Estate provides a serene escape with self-catering accommodations in Amberdale, near Komani in the Eastern Cape. Ideal for both busines...
Tranquil House on Berry @ 10 Berry St
Tranquil House B&B @ 10 Berry St provides accommodation in the town of Queenstown. The establishment has a tranquil garden and free Wi-Fi. The B&...
The Cullinan B&B
At The Cullinan we strive to give our guests excellent service and to provide accommodation in a home away from home atmosphere. All rooms are eq...
Tranquil House B&B @ 1 College Ave
If you are looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful country setting, with fine touches in hospitality, you need to look no further - be our gue...
Aloe Grove Guest Farm
Situated in the malaria free Eastern cape, just outside the town of Queenstown, Aloe Grove is nestled in the picturesque Eastern Cape countryside...
Suntsani Escape
Suntsani Resort in Queenstown in the Eastern Cape offers a wonderful escape. A great place to enjoy the outdoors and immerse yourself into nature...
Lavender Lane B
Lavender Lane B offers accommodation that is conveniently located within walking distance from the top town schools and sports fields and only a ...
Belle Vue Bed and Breakfast
Belle Vue is French for beautiful view which describes perfectly our beautiful mountains. We are situated in the small town of Komani formally kn...
A Dams View
A Dam's View offers accommodation with stunning views over the dam. The units are situated adjacent to the Lawrence De Lange Game Reserve and, be...
Tranquil House B&B @ 121 Berry St
Tranquil House B&B @ 121 Berry St provides accommodation in two rooms. The establishment has a lovely garden, parking and a braai area. The spaci...
Silver Plum BnB
Silver Plum BnB offers comfortable accommodation in Queenstown. Each room has a three seater couch, a TV with DStv, free Wi-Fi and tea / coffee m...
Mentor Guest House
Mentor Guesthouse offers superb accommodation in Queenstown. This lovely town is well known for its friendly people, the climate and the roses. E...
Things to do in the area
Queenstown Casino
180 slots and 6 tables. Roulette, Black Jack and Poker. Everywhere you turn, you just cannot escape the opportunity to win great jackpot prizes. ...
Tsolwana Trail
The Tsolwana Trail is located in the 7000 ha Tsolwana Game Reserve, located between Whittlesea, Queenstown and Tarkastad, where hikers are treate...
Ruth Lock Shell Art Gallery
To see the work of one of South Africa's unsung artists, visit the home of Winifred Ruth Lock, who died in 1994 but lived in this house from the ...
Noteworthy attractions
Valley Of Desolation
The Valley of Desolation is a geological phenomenon; a sheer cliff face, declared a national monument that lies within the Camdeboo National Park...
Camdeboo National Park
Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the Karoo of South Africa is one of the great natural wonders of the world. Camdeboo National Park prov...
Graaff-Reinet Golf Club
This 9 hole golf course with 18 tee-boxes is situated 5 km outside of the town of Graaff-Reinet on the Aberdeen Road. Facilities at Graaff-Reinet...
Mountain Zebra National Park
The craggy heights of the Mountain Zebra National Park's Bankberg embrace rolling plains and deep valleys, and has become an entrancing preserve ...
Tsolwana Game Reserve
Nestled against the northern slopes of the Winterberg Mountain range at the edge of the Karoo, Tsolwana Game Reserve lies between Cradock and Que...
Obesa Cacti Nursery
In the heart of Graaf Reinet lies a totally unexpected surprise in the form of a nursery, which might just as well be called a garden as a wander...
Fonteinbos Nature Reserve
Deep within the Karoo Heartland, along the Kraai River banks, lies the 1 500 hectares of the Fonteinbos Nature Reserve. This reserve, just outsid...
Lawrence de Lange Nature Reserve
The Lawrence de Lange Nature Reserve is characterised by semi-arid vegetation. This is made up of scrubby bush, cycads, acacias, aloes and stretc...
Scar of Grootkloof
Mountain Zebra National Park lies in amongst the Bankberg Mountains and a series of undulating hills just outside Cradock in the Karoo. This area...
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