We asked Micky and Joop of Malherbe Guest House in Montagu which activities and attractions they regularly suggest to their guests.
Here are their recommendations in and around Montagu:
In Montagu:
- Go hiking among the beautiful mountains
- Visit Montagu Nature Garden – why not take a picnic?
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- Soak away your stress at the Avalon Hot Mineral Springs
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- Visit the old English fort in Cogmanskloof above the tunnel.
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Out of town:
- Have lunch at Die Stal (working citrus farm 8km outside Montagu)
- Visit Robertson Wine valley
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- Do brandy tasting with an Audio/Video presentation at Klipdrift in Robertson
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- Take a boat trip on the Breede River (Viljoensdrift)
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- Route 62 roadtrip! Take a drive to Poortjieskloofdam, continue to Barrydale, drive Tradouwpas, go to Suurbraak, then follow the route via Swellendam back to Montagu.
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Stay in Montagu
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Enjoy true Cape Dutch hospitality in historical Montagu in the Western Cape, halfway between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn. Malherbe Guest House, set in a lovely garden with swimming pool and mountain views, offers contemporary decorated rooms with air-conditioning (cooling and heating) and hospitality tray.