Montagu Travel Guide

 mke1963 Says:  Montagu has some good hiking trails, and a leaflet in the Tourism Bureau provides small maps and information about them.The best known is the walk through the Badskloof to the Hot Srpings; it's a 2.2km through the gorge and there is a R7 fee for use.There is also a 12.1km... 

 mke1963 Says:  On the corner of Bath Street and Barry Street is a quite remarkable tree, absolutely covered from top to bottom in huge birds. Although there are a wide variety of residents here, the most obvious are the enormous sacred ibises and herons that just perch nonchalantly above... 

 paradisedreamer Says:  There is a lovely church in town which has been beautifully restored. The increase in tourism in the area has really helped to restore and preserve many of the old buildings. The town is well looked after and there are many beautiful gardens. 

 paradisedreamer Says:  You will pass through this hole in the wall and just after this there is a parking area and I think the hiking trail starts here. 

 paradisedreamer Says:  If you are approaching Montague from the Robertson side on the R62 you will drive through the very stunning Kontermanskloof Pass 

 paradisedreamer Says:  There are various pools you can swim in as well as waterfalls. There are some sun beds on the grass as well as a bar so you could spend some time here relaxing! 

 paradisedreamer Says:  Just outside of Montague you will see the Avalon Springs Hotel. The hot springs are said to have healing properties and are a very warm 43 degrees. Entry is R50 for Adults and R30 for children. There is a reduced rate after 6pm 

 paradisedreamer Says:  And of course dried apricots are big business too. We saw many piles of apricots laid out in the sun to dry. Don’t forget to visit the dried fruit shop on the R318 on the outskirts of town. 

 paradisedreamer Says:  When we were here in January it was Apricot harvesting time. We bought some at Protea farm for a fifth of what it would have c0st us in Cape Town at the same time of year!!! 

 paradisedreamer Says:  …you wind down the hills towards the lush green valley. The entire area is so scenic you will have no trouble finding beautiful scenery. 

 paradisedreamer Says:  Above the outdoor potjie there is a foofy slide for the kids to play in. They get in a little sled type contraption and wizz between the trees. Great fun!! 

 paradisedreamer Says:  Potjie - you can’t miss it!! There are different breads, various potjies (stews) and vegetables as well as desserts and tea and good old boeretroos – coffee served from big black pots on an open fire. 

 paradisedreamer Says:  A potjiekos lunch is optional at the end of your trip and I can highly recommend it. It is served outdoors at wooden tables under the huge bluegum trees. A perfect setting to end off the morning. It is R50 for adults and R10 for under 5’s and R20 for children. You don’t get... 

 paradisedreamer Says:  We ended up in the clouds and could not see anything from the top but we had a pitstop at the hikers hut and had some Muscadel (sweet wine) and dried fruit made in this region. 

 paradisedreamer Says:  It can be cool when you get to the top and you are advised to bring warm clothes. In winter there can be snow so wrap up! 

 paradisedreamer Says:  Josephine's may not be the cheapest place to eat in town but the food is probably the best. We had the ravioli with gorgonzola sauce (R43) and the fillet in red wine jus (R95). Both were excellent. For dessert try the mixed berries with white chocolate sauce, ice cream and...