Attractions IN Queenstown
Nature Reserves
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 stretches of untouched grasslands. This makes for the ideal habitat for a number of different animal species, ...
Attractions AROUND Queenstown
Natural Wonders / National Parks
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 provides the visitor with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo as well as splendid ...
Mountain Passes
Camdeboo Pass
The Camdeboo Pass lies entirely within the Camdeboo National Park, just off the R63 from the Karoo town of Graaff-Reinet. The pass gets little publicity in its own right. It doesn't even make it onto the top billing list of the park, in amongst premier ...
Nature Reserves
Commando Drift Nature Reserve
The 6 000 hectare Commando Drift Nature Reserve lies roughly 60 km north of Cradock on the road to Tarkastad. At its heart is the Commando Drift Dam, fed by four rivers. On what is essentially a mixture of Karoo veld and recovering grasslands, after ...
Mountain Passes
Devil's Bellows Pass
Devil's Bellows Pass is one of the most breathtaking high altitude passes in the area. It heads into the Winterberg range close to Fort Beaufort, and is best driven in a 4x4 vehicle, although MTB riders have not stopped shy of reaching its ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Dorper Wind Farm
Up in the Stormberg Mountains, between Sterkstroom and Molteno in the coldest and windiest part of the Eastern Cape, is the 40 turbine-strong Dorper wind farm. It is an imposing wind farm, one of the biggest in the country, that produces a 100MW boost ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Route 56
Route 56 is not only a great alternative to the N2 through the former Transkei, it is also a highly scenic route covered in mountain trails, opportunities to fish for trout and some fine examples of San rock ...
Game Reserves
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 Queenstown, near Tarkastad. It is situated in a mountainous area with its grassy plains and acacia thornveld ...
Natural Wonders
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 - a unique Karoo landscape and ecosystem that surrounds the town of Graaff-Reinett, creating a type of oasis ...
... and a little further afield
Mountain Passes
Antoniesberg Pass
Antoniesberg Pass is a remote, sheer gravel pass that links the Groot River with the northern side of the Baviaanskloof Mountains.The pass itself is not long, only 5 km, but there are several access roads that combine to make it ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Barker's Nek Pass
Barker's Nek is a beautiful high altitude gravel pass on the R396 just northeast of the little Eastern Cape town of Indwe. Today Indwe is subdued, merely driven through by visitors to the region. But back in 1876 it was almost ...
Mountain Passes
Bruintjieshoogte Pass
Bruintjieshoogte Pass, in English Brown's Height Pass, lies between the Karoo towns of Pearston and Somerset East on the R63. It offers wonderful views over the Karoo. Whilst not an overly eventful pass, and not dangerous to drive, it is the first ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Camdeboo Route
The Camdeboo Route is a tourist route through the northerly reaches of the Eastern Cape linking the towns of Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen and Nieu-Bethesda. It is one of six routes through the Karoo. The others include: the Little Karoo Route, the Great ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Cradock Four Memorial
The Cradock Four is a garden of remembrance, a memorial in Cradock's Lingelihle township. It consists of four tall concrete pillars, erected to honour four anti-apartheid activists assassinated by the secret police in ...
Nature Reserves
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 outside the small town of Aberdeen, is functional, as its natural spring (Die Oog) supplies the entire town ...
Landmarks / National Monuments / Religious
Graaff-Reinet Dutch Reformed Church
You cannot miss Graaff-Reinet's imposing Dutch Reformed Church. Also known as the Grotekerk, the Dutch Reformed Church holds the most imposing position in town, right in the middle of the town's ‘square' (which isn't a ...
Golf Courses
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 Golf Club include a halfway house, bar, putting green and driving range. The Graaff-Reinet golf club enjoys ...
Mountain Passes
Groot Doringhoek Pass
The Groot Doringhoek (great thorn corner) Pass is considered one of the highest mountain passes in the country, and thus one of its more dangerous roads,. It also makes its way onto a list of roads less travelled ...
Mountain Passes
Indwe Poort
Indwe lies between the Eastern Cape towns of Dordrecht and Elliot, on the R56. It is a tiny town with little going for it other than a beautiful, small Reformed Church. It is named after the river that flows on its eastern perimeter, ...
Queenstown as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Aberdeen, Baviaanskloof, Cradock, Dordrecht, Gamtoos Valley, Graaff Reinet, Hofmeyr, Jansenville, Middelburg, Nieu-Bethesda, Tarkastad, Wolwefontein
Staying Overnight
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...
Amberdale Estate
Amberdale Estate provides a serene escape with self-catering accommodations in Amberdale, near Komani in the Eastern Cape. Ideal for both busines...
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 ...
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...
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...
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&...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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