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Hiking Winterhoek Hiking Trail

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Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Cedarberg)  :: Porterville
Category: Activity :: Hiking

Known as the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area, this is situated in the Groot Winterhoek Mountain Range. Forming part of the greater Groot Winterhoek conservation area 30 608ha, the 19 200ha was declared a wilderness area in 1985. Summers are warm and moderate while winters are cold and wet which makes hiking difficult. For more information and booking visitors should contact Cape Nature Reservation office.

Contact
Address :  Cedarberg, South Africa
Contact :  CapeNature Reservation Office
Tel :  +27(0)21 483 0190

Directions

'Visitors must take the Cardouw turn-off about 2 km north of Porterville, travel up the steep Dasklip Pass and follow the sign-boards to the office and parking area.'

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  In summer

Rates and Payment
Payment Methods Accepted :  Credit Card
Fee/s :  Conservation fee: Adults R60pp; Trail Tariffs : R130-R550 (Jun 2013)

General Information
Nearest ATM :  Porterville / 33km
Nearest Bank :  Porterville / 33km

Facilities
Camping Landing Strip Nearby
Accommodation (Overnight huts)

Activities
Hiking Trails Bird Watching Photography

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Porterville

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