ACTIVITIES
Nieu-Bethesda Sports Club
Nieu-Bethesda Sports Club
Karoo Conversations
Sourdough bread and contemplations on creative writing.
Visit “Marette se Bank”
Enjoy the viewpoint overlooking the village of Nieu-Bethesda at a bench erected by Yvonne (van Niekerk) du Plessis in loving memory of her 46 year friendship with Marette (Wolfaardt) Pienaar who passed away in 2007. Best at sunrise & sunset. Accessible via the Riverdene Road.
Ganora Guest Farm Excursions
Bushman Rock Art, Anglo Boer War Engravings, Medicinal Plant Walk, Private Fossil Museum, Hiking & Mountain Bike Routes, Birding and more available at Ganora Guest Farm. Guided tours available by appointment.
Tel: 049 8411 302 or 082 698 0029
E-mail:[email protected]
Nieu-Bethesda Camino
The Nieu-Bethesda Camino is a 100km walk over 5 x days with scenic Karoo and mountain views. There are set group dates throughout the year powerd by Slackpacking the Karoo (Pty) Ltd.
Tel: 082 367 2726
E-mail: [email protected]
The Lookout Studio
Antoinette Kriel offers workshops, courses and events in the tranquil setting of our Karoo village.
Tel: 083 556 3043
E-mail:[email protected]
Walk the Labyrinth at Gregg Price Gallery
The Labyrinth at Gregg Price gallery is a space for visitors to enter and enjoy at any time. It is a replica of the medieval labyrinth found at Chartres Cathedral in France.
Tel: 083 258 3104
E-mail:[email protected]
Stone Folk of Ongeluksloot
The Stone Folk, by artist Ryno Greeff, is a permanent outdoor installation of stone figures carefully placed in the landscape of Ongeluksloot, on the farm Doornberg, outside the small Karoo village of Nieu Bethesda in the Eastern Cape.
Tel: 082 447 5117
E-mail:[email protected]
Walk the Poplar Forest & Ancient Water Furrow
Walk in the poplar forest and follow the ancient water furrow supplying Nieu-Bethesda with water. Perfect for picnics.
Directions: Access it easily past Boetie’s Pub, taking a left from Hill street.
Walk the Sir Frederic Suspension Bridge
Walk the Sir Frederic Bridge suspended over the Gats River to connect to sections of the village. Beautiful views of the village.
Directions: Access via Parsonage or Pienaar Street signage.
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