George Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Beautiful environment, great weather 


Con

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 Weather can sometimes be a bit miserable, but surely there will be something to do even if it's a rainy day. 


In a nutshell

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 Lovely Place in South Africa 

 

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Things to Do  

Kids (of all ages) love Outeniqua Transport Museum

Kids (of all ages) love Outeniqua Transport Museum, George

 CatherineReichardt Says:  The Outeniqua Transport Museum in George is a great place to visit for all sorts of reasons. The most obvious is that you're planning to travel on the wonderful Outeniqua Choo Tjoe (see my travel tip elsewhere), but even if you're not, this is a really interesting place that... 

Beautiful Buffels Bay

Beautiful Buffels Bay, George

 CatherineReichardt Says:  If you are seeking a family-friendly beach, look no further than beautiful Buffels Bay!It is probably a long time since a buffalo was last sighted in Buffalo Bay, to give it its English name. Nonetheless, it is a great place for kids as it is a vast expanse of golden beach... 

Let off steam on the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe!

Let off steam on the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe!, George

 CatherineReichardt Says:  Unlike the other reviews for this magical steam train (for the George-Knysna route), we did a return trip between George and Mossel Bay in mid 2008. The weather was idyllic, the train and destination were wonderful, and overall it was one of the most perfect family outings... 

Visit Victoria Bay

Visit Victoria Bay, George

 nora_south_africa Says:  One of the smallest and most hidden beautiful bays on the Garden Route. Traveling along the N2 National Road it is 3km off the N2 and situated between George and Wilderness. Victoria Bay, a cove enclosed by cliffs. 

Garden Route Botanical Garden

Garden Route Botanical Garden, George

 mvtouring Says:  The Cape Floral Kingdom is one of the richest, smallest and most threatened floral kingdoms on Earth.The Garden Route Botanical Garden therefore, has a vital role to play nationally and globally in the conservation and study of what is arguably proving to be a rich diversity... 

Outeniqua Transport Museum

Outeniqua Transport Museum, George

 mvtouring Says:  When you go on the Outiniqua Tjoe Tjoe or the power van, you have to go through the museum to board. It houses a variety of steam locomotives including a narrow gauge, the Emil Kessler (Johannesburg’s first steam locomotive), the impressive GL Garrett together with carriages... 

Masonic Hall

Masonic Hall, George

 mvtouring Says:  I was lucky they had an art exhibition at the Masonic hall, so I could go inside and see what it looked like. the are exhibition was of local artist and extremely high quality stuff was on sale there. 

George Museum

George Museum, George

 mvtouring Says:  I was not able to visit as they are currently working on the museum. Apparantly what one sees in the George museum today has grown from the private collections of one man, Charles Sayers. He was the owner and long-time editor of the George & Knysna Herald, a newspaper... 

Outeniqua Power Van

Outeniqua Power Van, George

 mvtouring Says:  The outenique power van is a fun way of exploring the railway line between George and Oudtshoorn. The building of the railway line began in December 1908 from the George side and in 1911 from the Oudtshoorn side. The track was blasted out of the rock, and seven tunnels were... 

The beautiful Dutch reformed church

The beautiful Dutch reformed church, George

 mvtouring Says:  This is truly a lovely old church, situated in the centre of town. It is also known as the Moederkerk (Mother Church). It has a beautiful setting beneath the mountain, on Courtenay street.The Dutch Reformed Mother Church was consecrated in 1842 after taking 12 years to build... 

Hotels  

Fancourt Hotel & Country Club

 1 Review and 82 Opinions  Our recent stay at Fancourt left me absolutely spellbound. This place has everything a golfer could... 

Restaurants  

Cafè Dulcé: Cafè Dulcé

Cafè Dulcé: Cafè Dulcé, George

 Kurtdhis Says:  Fully licensed restaurant with 10 different breakfasts; International sandwiches; exotic sandwiches e.g. pitas & tramezzinis, salads; vegetarian dishes; 18 flavours of Italian ice-cream with no preservatives; Espresso, cappuccino, ice coffee, ice berry whip, pedro’s and lots... 

Timber Wolf Spur: ....on your way .... in garden route

Timber Wolf Spur: ....on your way .... in garden route, George

 hebaemam Says:  it was a very good one, plenty of food , varrities, big dishes, open bar salad... i like it.....it seems famous too.... have nothing against ... i tried the fried squid with rice and dipping sauce, and tacos dish.... that was 3 years ago so i dont have any idea if these... 

Transportation  

GRJ Airport

GRJ Airport, George

 Grootpiet Says:  George has a well-served airport for such a relative small town. It used to be called P.W. Botha airport, after the infamous ex-President. It was quickly renamed after the end of apartheid, and is now George Airport, or just known by it's code, GRJ.Local legend has it that... 

Walk to N2

Walk to N2, George

 nora_south_africa Says:  You can walk from George airport to N2 if you are a bit fit, it is a few km but I have seen many backpackers walking the distance. when you get out of the airport onto the road turn RIGHT and walk straight until to highway turnoff. Here you have a choice of left to Garden... 

Shopping  

Ginger Lily: Ginger Lily
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If you are looking for clothes with a difference, then this is the place to visit. Granted it is not everyone's cup of tea and also not everyone can wear this type of clothes. But still worth a visit.

What to pay: The clothing is on the more expensive side, but then again, there will not be 7000 people wearing the same outfit that you are wearing

Written Apr 15, 2010

Address: George Mall

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Tourist Traps  

Stick to the tried and tested
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LesSmuts 1 reviews

If it sounds to good to be true, it is very possible that it is to good to be true. Stick to the branded route.

Unique Suggestions: Ask for identification and a business card. Verify your advice and information with the George Municipality Tourist Department (Information Centre).

Fun Alternatives: Immediately go to the nearest business and explain your predicament, you will get help in George.

Written Feb 26, 2008

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Off The Beaten Path  

Cango Caves

Cango Caves, George

 mvtouring Says:  If you are in the region then you have to visit the Cango caves. The caves are 29km from Oudtshoorn, at the start of the Cango Valley. The caves are situated in a limestone ridge which runs parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains. Here you will find the finest... 

Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn, George

 mvtouring Says:  You can drive to Oudtshoorn for the day and visit the ostrich farms, Kango caves, Crocodile farm. You can even go camel riding here. Lots of things to see and do in Oudtshoorn and it is only 40 minutes drive away. 

Favorites  

Dept Home Affairs

Dept Home Affairs, George

 nora_south_africa Says:  There is a dept home affairs in George/ York street, Here you can sort out any passport problems you may have, its a big glass building and its quite high up in York street, you cant miss it, I include a pictureOFFICE HOURS(MON TO FRI): Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:00Saturday... 

George Airport Info

George Airport Info, George

 nora_south_africa Says:  http://www.airports.co.za/home.asp?pid=1175George Airport helpdesk: Tel +27 (0)44 8769310 Automated flight Information: Tel 086 72 77 888 using your cellphone to send to the number 35007 an SMS containing the flight number, in reply to which you will receive up-to-date... 

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