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The Mountain is a space which attracts creatives, adventurers, conservationists, dreamers and doers. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be a voice for this unique community through the Mountain Getaways Visitors’ Guide, quarterly Magazine and this Website which serves to remind us once again how privileged we are to be able to spend time in Magoebaskloof where there are mountains instead of malls, spectacular views rather than parkades and silence to replace the sounds of the city.
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Lisa Martus
Sep 7, 20243 min read
MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS ACTIVITY LISTINGS FOR SPRING
SHORT WALKS & SPRING GARDENS - Cheerio Gardens (071 771 5152) Walk the paths of these world-famous gardens in Spring. (L road) -...
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Lisa Martus
Apr 3, 20243 min read
AUTUMN AT CHEERIO GARDENS
Tucked into the warm embrace of the scenic gravel road, the moss-covered wrought iron gates are wide open… welcoming you to Cheerio...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 19, 20245 min read
PICNIC PERFECT PLACES FOR AUTUMN
The mellowness of Autumn in Magoebaskloof makes it easy to selectively ignore the inevitable reality that winter will sneak in on the...
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Lisa Martus
Dec 15, 20238 min read
FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER: ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 2023
Summer! The word brings up happy feelings and mental images of sunshine, ice cream, freedom, bare feet and laughter. There is magic in...
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Lisa Martus
Dec 15, 20234 min read
SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2023: OUT AND ABOUT IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
Magoebaskloof is a summertime haven... think forests with ancient trees… rugged mountains with their heads in the clouds... rock pools in...
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Lisa Martus
Sep 22, 20235 min read
SPRING ACTIVITIES OUT AND ABOUT IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
As the cold grip of winter loosens its hold, nature awakens in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours and fragrant, balmy days during the...
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Lisa Martus
Sep 22, 20235 min read
BRING ON SPRING
When Spring jumps out at you with all the exuberance of a joyful young child, you know you have to ditch the detritus of winter and put a...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20235 min read
JUST SAY I DO - SUMMER WEDDINGS IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
Summer is such a wonderful time of year to get married with glorious sunshiny days, wild flowers galore and beautiful surroundings to say...
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Lisa Martus
Jun 24, 20235 min read
BIRD(ERS) OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER
Birding has become an increasingly popular pastime over the last few years, and Magoebaskloof is renowned as one of the premier birding...
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Lisa Martus
May 19, 20233 min read
PUT A RING ON IT
If you're planning on popping the question with your significant other, you'll want to make sure it's a moment they'll never forget. The...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 24, 20233 min read
SENSATIONAL SPRING - CELEBRATE A SPRING FESTIVAL & ART EXHIBITION
Nature is putting on her party dress and she looks bloomin’ lovely🌸 Come to Magoebaskloof and join in the celebrations To celebrate...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20233 min read
“NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST” EXPLORE MAGOEBASKLOOF
“Magoebaskloof is a home of wanderers... people who have been searching for home and have found it in the heart of the mountains,” says...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20233 min read
HANDS UP FOR HAENERTSBURG! KWELA TOWN OF THE YEAR 2022
Villagers from all over the country believe that THEIR town is the most charming and friendly in the land. And of course, in the case of...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20231 min read
CHEERIO ROAD FOREVER...
Like the Strawberry Fields of the iconic Beatles song, Cheerio Road is an enchanted place, a song in your heart…. Hidden in the heart of...
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Aug 22, 20226 min read
PUT SOME ZING IN YOUR SPRING - PICNICS IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
Spring is one of the best times in the year to discover all that Magoebaskloof has to offer with the floral display at Cheerio Gardens, a...
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Bridget Hilton-Barber
Jun 16, 20226 min read
HOW 'THE MOUNTAIN' SURVIVED
It is testament to the tenacity of the people of Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg village, that two years into the pandemic, this friendly...
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Mar 26, 20222 min read
MOUNTAIN CREATIVES
Creativity is fundamental to a community’s well-being - it keeps a space vibrant and alive. So what is it about Magoebaskloof that...
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WHERE TO STAY...
One of our favourite places to stay on the Mountain is Bramasole Guesthouse….find out why..
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