Attractions IN/AROUND Swinburne
National Parks / Nature Reserves
Golden Gate National Park
Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the north-eastern Free State lies the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The park derives its name from the brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun on the park's sandstone cliffs, especially ...
Mountain Passes
Middledale Pass
The Middledale Pass lies on the tarred S1101 linking Bergville, in KwaZulu-Natal with Swinburne, in the Free State. The journey is a more direct route between the two towns than either the N3 or R74 options, and links the farmers of the valleys to the ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves / World Heritage Sites
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park has exceptional natural beauty in its soaring basaltic buttresses, incisive dramatic cutbacks, and golden sandstone ramparts. Rolling high altitude grasslands, the pristine steep sided river valleys and rocky gorges also ...
... and a little further afield
Cultural
Basotho Cultural Village
A visit to the Basotho Cultural Village which nestles at the foot of huge sandstone mountains, will give you a deeper insight into the lifestyle of the South Sotho from the 16th century to the picturesque present. On arrival, a friendly receptionist will ...
Golf Courses
Bethlehem Golf Club
The Bethlehem Golf Course is a Par 71 (W69), 18 hole golf course located in the lovely town of Bethlehem in the Free State. Facilities at Bethlehem Golf Club include a pro shop and driving range. Visitors are always welcome. To reach the Bethlehem golf ...
Mountain Passes
Bezuidenhout's Pass
This remote gravel pass lies in the mountainous region between Harrismith and Bergville on the border between the Free State and Kwazulu-Natal, not far east of the Sterkfontein Dam. As such Bezuidenhout's Pass is less of a drive and more of a 4x4 feat, ...
Golf Courses
Clarens Golf Estate
The par 71 golf course, designed and constructed by Golf Data, is bound to excite every level of golfer. All 18 holes meander along and across the tranquil river and its splendid series of dams and cascading waterfalls. The manicured Kikuyu fairways and ...
Nature Reserves
Clarens Village Conservancy
The Clarens Village Conservancy (CVC) is a group of people, homeowners and businesses who together look after the town's natural resources - land, water, energy and plants – so that everyone may enjoy them. A registered Non Profit Organisation, Clarens ...
Golf Courses
Harrismith Country Club
The Harrismith Country Club is a wonderfully kept course in the humble town of Harrismith. The golf course, famously known for being the third oldest in South Africa, enjoys a wonderful backdrop of the Harrismith Plateau and provides sweeping views over ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Maloti Route 26
The Maloti Route covers the distance between Rouxville and Fouriesburg in the Eastern Free State; a self-drive tarred road that hugs the Maluti Mountains - a series of sandstone cliffs that form the border between the Free ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Moteng Pass
Like the dramatic Sani Pass the steep Moteng Pass also lies in Lesotho, accessed along the R711 from Fouriesburg in the Free State, via the border at Caledonspoort. It lies in the Maloti Mountains at a height of 2820 metres above sea level, a steep ...
Cultural / Miscellaneous / Religious
Motouleng Sacred Caves
Deep in the heart of the Free State there is a sense of ethereal mystery here, which seeps into every aspect of this countryside. And this is the breath-taking home of the ancient Motouleng Caves. These are more than just rocky ...
Game Farms / Game Parks / Game Reserves
Mount Everest Game Reserve
The privately owned Mount Everest Game Reserve is set in a particularly scenic part of the Free State close to the town of Harrismith and, despite its smallness, gives one access to Mount Everest (as well as the 'I've climbed Mt. Everest' t-shirt to ...
Swinburne as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Bethlehem, Clarens, Clocolan, Ficksburg, Fouriesburg, Harrismith, Kestell, Ladybrand, Paul Roux , Rosendal, Senekal, Van Reenen, Vrede, Warden
Staying Overnight
Stonehaven
Stonehaven is situated in the scenic village of Clarens and walking distance from all amenities such as curio shops, art galleries, its own brewe...
156 on Clarens
156 on Clarens Holiday Home is air-conditioned and has two en-suite bedrooms furnished with King-size beds. The fully equipped kitchen is open pl...
Mambakloof Country Estate
Mambakloof Country Estate's luxurious rooms ensure that our guests experience all the comfort they need. Each unit is air-conditioned and has a p...
Forest Lane One
Situated in Clarens, Forest Lane 1 offers comfortable accommodation for up to two guests. From here guests can easily visit the Basotho Cultural ...
Clarens Retreat
Welcome to Clarens Retreat Situated in the idyllic town of Clarens, approximately 3 ½ hours' drive from Johannesburg, Durban and Bloemfontein, Cl...
Die Blou Huis
Located in the scenic village of Clarens, Die Blou Huis is a stylish two-bedroom house offering self-catering accommodation just 350 metres from ...
Peach Trees
Peach Trees is a bijou cottage surrounded by peach trees and mountains, situated in a secluded corner of Clarens in the Free State. Peach Trees o...
Rheola's Guest Cottage
Rheola's Guest Cottage offers accommodation in a quiet and peaceful suburban area in the quaint town of Harrismith. The fully equipped 2 bedroom ...
Senekal Self Catering
Senekal Self Catering Accommodation boasts comfortable accommodation in seven chalets in the heart of Senekal. The country setting is ideal for t...
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