Robertson Things to Do

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The Maze Quest adventure starts with a Stone Age Cinema screening. Then, it's off to the maze, where you will discover a surprise around every corner, if you only dare to open your heart and mind. Uncovering the mysteries of the German and the Dutchman will leave a smile on your face and a souvenir in your pocket.

You can also enjoy an interactive exploration of Soekershof's highly acclaimed outdoor succulent collection: we have more than 2400 different registered succulent plants that originate from several continents. Discover hidden ‘baby bumps’, ‘horse teeth’ and other gems. Try something new and come for a flower tasting, and let the wonders of nature stimulate all your senses
Open:
Wednesday to Sunday

Closed:
Monday and Tuesday (except pre-paid bookings and public holidays); last 2 full weeks of February and in July (after school holidays)

Nursery & shop:
(no admission fee; is NOT garden visit) Open between 8 AM and 4 PM during Opening days.

You will find Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve, situated fifteen kilometers from the pretty Boland town of Robertson in the Klaasvoogds foothills of the Langeberg Mountains. This great place is only one and a half hours scenic drive from Cape Town.

Nature lovers will have a wonderful opportunity to explore the hidden valleys and admire our 2000Ha of spectacular mountain scenery.

The trails will appeal to those interested in birds, small antelope and indigenous fauna and flora. The Langeberg is home to a large variety of Fynbos such as proteas and ericas and other species including lilies, ferns and trees.

With patience you may see the several types of indigenous animals such as Duiker, Grysbok, Rhebok, Bush Buck, Cape Clawless Otter, Lynx, Baboon and even Leopard. A variety of game is also being re-introduced.

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Chosen as one of the four best Botanical Gardens in South Africa (and as the only non-subsidised one) Soekershof is especially known of its huge (and hugely entertaining) hedge-maze with a net-surface of 13,870 square metres. It's not a maze in the traditional perception in which you have to get lost. You will but it differs in many ways from other mazes around the globe. Not only the sheer size of it attracts visitors but especially the local folklore interwoven in it. Stories, visualised with objects -as orientating points towering above the hedges- mark the diverse 'resting points' where visitors can sit and enjoy the surroundings and the enormous variety of bird and other (innocent) wildlife. The maze itself can be done in 45 minutes but if you're not our after one hour owners or their staff will check.

From a botanical/horticultural point of view the gardens are worthwhile visiting with the oldest cactus of South Africa (Soekershof is the breeding place of the South African cactus trade) amongst over 2400 other succulent species from around the globe under the open sky (instead of under a roof or shade-net).
Part of the Soekershof experience is a guided tour in the garden where visitors are invited for 'flower tasting' and hugging cacti. This educational part and the personal touch of owners and real dedicated staff of Soekershof is highly appreciated by its guests.

No place for mass tourism and individual visitors may expect a real great hospitality without all the banter of craftshops (made in China), restaurants, etc. but with a real South African touch.

Websites: http://www.soekershof.com
Blogsites: http://soekershofwalkabout.blog.com (latest news in and around Soekershof)
http://soekershof.wordpress.com (service toll for nursery customers of Soekershof and other succulent lovers from around the globe)
http://soekershoffunnyside.wordpress.com (the funny/philosophic site of Soekershof)

http://www.dagboek.iblog.co.za is in Dutch and targeted on the Dutch-speaking market.

Here you can find Montagu's natural hot mineral springs, a 43degree hot thermal spring fed into 4 spa baths and 5 outdoor & 1 indoor pool, famously reknown for curing skin ailments such as arthritis, rheumatism and general aches and pains

You can either choose to stay at the hotel or come as a day visitor. Day visitors are charged for entry into the Hot springs of Adult R25 & children R17 ($1 = R6)
R15 per vehicle parking and R15 p/p if you wish to bbq or use picnic facilities.

This wine farm has a wonderful garden they do the tastings in surrounded by trees, roses, beautiful hydrangeas and cycads.

My sister was delighted they left the bottles on the table & with 25 wines to try what a treat.

What may look like stones paving the driveway are in fact peach pips.

The Klaas Voogds Maze of 13870 sqm is regarded as the largest hedgemaze in the world. It's a maze with aMAZing stories and pieces of art at every dead end.
Takes average about 3 hours to get out of the maze

This farmstall/restaurant is a must visit. They sometimes have wine tastings here and you can aways find nice fresh fruit and veg tobuy and take home

Well do not worry, you will find lots of Wine estates in this little town.