McGregor Open Gardens
When: Saturday, 06 October 2012
Where: McGregor
Categories: Fauna & Flora
Where: McGregor
Categories: Fauna & Flora
McGregor Open Gardens
Come through to the wonderful and popular town of McGregor this October for their Open Gardens.
This year garden lovers will be treated to gardens featuring ten water wise / indigenous gardes. If you didn't know that the succulent Karoo is a challenge for gardeners so this is a perfect opportunity to come and see how others have done it.
The gardens also range from being quite formal to a rather informal rambling indigenous garden. So all tastes will be catered for - you may even get some wonderful ideas for your own garden. There will be plants for sale.
Entrance is free of charge however donations are requested for a charity of choice by the owner. You can collect brochures from the tourist office with a map of all of the gardens to be visited.
Times: 10h00 to 16h00 daily
More Info: Telephone the tourism office on +27 (0)23 625-1111
This year garden lovers will be treated to gardens featuring ten water wise / indigenous gardes. If you didn't know that the succulent Karoo is a challenge for gardeners so this is a perfect opportunity to come and see how others have done it.
The gardens also range from being quite formal to a rather informal rambling indigenous garden. So all tastes will be catered for - you may even get some wonderful ideas for your own garden. There will be plants for sale.
Entrance is free of charge however donations are requested for a charity of choice by the owner. You can collect brochures from the tourist office with a map of all of the gardens to be visited.
Times: 10h00 to 16h00 daily
More Info: Telephone the tourism office on +27 (0)23 625-1111
Berg & Beach Trail Run
When: Saturday, 06 October 2012 to Sunday, 07 October 2012
Where: Hermanus
Categories: Outdoor Events / Sporting Events
Where: Hermanus
Categories: Outdoor Events / Sporting Events
Berg & Beach Trail Run
The Berg & Beach Trail Run is a 23km Coast / beach and 27km Mountain trail run completed over two days. The run takes place in during the Southern Right Whale breeding season, so you are bound to see them close inshore during the run.
On Day 1 the run starts out on an old 4x4 track along the cliffs overlooking the bay for about 4km before dropping down toward the beach itself. After a couple of crossing over some rocky sections, the beach opens up and runners will be wedged between sand dunes and the water on hard packed sand. The 2 hours before and after low tide will provide enough time for the slowest runners to get to the end of the run before high tide. The area is pristine and runners will often see the "Toby" or Oyster Catcher bird which uses the areas above high tide to nest. Runners are urged to stay on the low tide sand area for this reason. There are numerous other bird species nesting along the coast here.
The river mouth may or may not be open. Right now it is not - rain dependant. If it is, you would need to cross the mouth at around low tide. A safety paddle boat is provided to monitor your crossing. The run will then continue along the beach for another 3km along the cliff path to the Mossel River. The path then follows the river trail under and passing the main road - eventually finishing at Fernkloof Nature Reserve botanical garden.
The Day 2 run starts on a 800m section of tarred road, leading into single track hiking trail for 99% of the remainder. The tracks will contour up toward the top of the Mountain and Fernkloof Nature Reserve, making it possible to actually "run" most of this climb. The views are 2nd to none and you will be traversing valleys, ridges and plateaus rich in fynbos, bird life and higher up, the Klipspringer! Kilometer for kilometer this is one of the best trails you'll ever run along with all its vistas.
Venue: Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Contact: For more information call +27 (0)21 789-0188.
On Day 1 the run starts out on an old 4x4 track along the cliffs overlooking the bay for about 4km before dropping down toward the beach itself. After a couple of crossing over some rocky sections, the beach opens up and runners will be wedged between sand dunes and the water on hard packed sand. The 2 hours before and after low tide will provide enough time for the slowest runners to get to the end of the run before high tide. The area is pristine and runners will often see the "Toby" or Oyster Catcher bird which uses the areas above high tide to nest. Runners are urged to stay on the low tide sand area for this reason. There are numerous other bird species nesting along the coast here.
The river mouth may or may not be open. Right now it is not - rain dependant. If it is, you would need to cross the mouth at around low tide. A safety paddle boat is provided to monitor your crossing. The run will then continue along the beach for another 3km along the cliff path to the Mossel River. The path then follows the river trail under and passing the main road - eventually finishing at Fernkloof Nature Reserve botanical garden.
The Day 2 run starts on a 800m section of tarred road, leading into single track hiking trail for 99% of the remainder. The tracks will contour up toward the top of the Mountain and Fernkloof Nature Reserve, making it possible to actually "run" most of this climb. The views are 2nd to none and you will be traversing valleys, ridges and plateaus rich in fynbos, bird life and higher up, the Klipspringer! Kilometer for kilometer this is one of the best trails you'll ever run along with all its vistas.
Venue: Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Contact: For more information call +27 (0)21 789-0188.
The Bierfest Sandton
When: Thursday, 11 October 2012 to Sunday, 14 October 2012
Where: Fourways
Categories: Annual Festivals / Entertainment
Where: Fourways
Categories: Annual Festivals / Entertainment
The Bierfest Sandton
The Bierfest launches in South Africa!
More than 200 years old and attracting more than five million people from around the globe to Germany each year the annual Oktoberfest in Munich has been a defining part of Bavarian culture and has grown to become the world’s largest festival. “The Bierfest is a recreation of traditional Bavarian beer festivals,” says Andrew Douglas, Director of The Entertainment Group (TEG), producers of the event. “Halls will be draped in traditional style and guests can enjoy an array of Bavarian cuisine supplied by the finest local purveyors of German food, be served by Fraulein while listening to an entertainment lineup.”
Closely resembling the Oktoberfest in Munich, The Bierfest in Sandton, Johannesburg promises to be an authentic Bavarian festival complete with limited edition beers brewed exclusively for the event, German food and even Oompah bands!
Venue: Montecasino, Fourways, Sandton, Gauteng
For More Information: phone +27 (0)74 193-8160
More than 200 years old and attracting more than five million people from around the globe to Germany each year the annual Oktoberfest in Munich has been a defining part of Bavarian culture and has grown to become the world’s largest festival. “The Bierfest is a recreation of traditional Bavarian beer festivals,” says Andrew Douglas, Director of The Entertainment Group (TEG), producers of the event. “Halls will be draped in traditional style and guests can enjoy an array of Bavarian cuisine supplied by the finest local purveyors of German food, be served by Fraulein while listening to an entertainment lineup.”
Closely resembling the Oktoberfest in Munich, The Bierfest in Sandton, Johannesburg promises to be an authentic Bavarian festival complete with limited edition beers brewed exclusively for the event, German food and even Oompah bands!
Venue: Montecasino, Fourways, Sandton, Gauteng
For More Information: phone +27 (0)74 193-8160
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