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Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
Located in
South Africa :: Western Cape (Cedarberg)
:: Porterville
Category:
Protected Areas :: World Heritage Site
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area is one of Cape Town’s sources of fresh, clean water, and is a World Heritage Site, rich in history, with ancient rock paintings by the San and Khoi people, and the oldest farm established in 1875. The area features extraordinary rock
formations and popular hiking routes.
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area has nine marked day trails through the mountain fynbos, and visitors can see rock formations, caves, San rock paintings, rock pools and overnight in the reserve. There is also a Die Hel to De Hoek kloofing route.
Accommodation is available in basic hiker huts with bunk beds and mattresses are provided. Sun-dome toilets are available at each hut
| Address : | Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area, Cedarberg, South Africa |
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| Contact : | Reserve Office |
| Contact 2 : | Cape Nature Reservations |
| Tel : | +27(0)87 087 4047 |
| Tel2 : | +27(0)87 087 8250 |
| Cell : | +27(0)82 820 6638 |
| After Hours : | +27(0)87 087 3005 |
| Host Website : | Click Here |
| Cellphone Reception : | Nothing |
07:30-16:00
| Gate Opening and Closing Times : | Mon-Fri: 07h30 - 18h00; Sat: 07h30 - 18h00; Sun & Public Hol: 07h30 - 18h00 |
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| Reception Opening and Closing Times : | Mon-Fri: 07h00 - 16h00 |
| Fee/s : | Conservation Fee/s : Day Access: Day Access ZAR80pp (Adults) and Overnight ZAR60pp/Adults ; Day Access: ZAR50 per child; Overnight fee: ZAR35 per Child. (Updated Jul-2024)) |
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| More Activities : | Rock artwork. |
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Rainy season is between April & September. Experience cold winter nights, sometimes reaching freezing points and snowy.
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