George
The sixth oldest town in South Africa
and the main town of the Garden Route, George
is situated on a plateau at the foot of the majestic
Outeniqua Mountains a short drive from the Indian Ocean.
Gracious architecture and beautiful, oak-lined streets
combine to make George a very pleasant town to visit and
stroll about in.
Roughly half-way between Cape Town
and Port Elizabeth, George is perfectly located for
exploring the Garden Route's diverse scenic wonders and for
enjoying it's varied activities.
Activities
In the town itself or close by are The
Slave Tree, King Edward VII Library, George Museum,
Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train rides, Bado Kidogo Exotic
Parrot farm, George Crocodile Park, hop farms, scenic
flights, tea gardens, animal touch farms, a cinema, a casino
and excellent shopping including the brand-new Garden Route
Mall.
Enjoy a visit to the beaches at Herold's
Bay and Victoria Bay as well as the popular tourist
attractions of Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay,
Oudtshoorn and the mysterious Cango Caves.
There is a variety of golf courses in and
around the town. Other sports and interests which can be
enjoyed in the area include paragliding, mountain biking,
bird watching, Outeniqua power van trips, lawn bowls, scenic
drives, boat trips, whale watching, angling in dam, lake or
sea, horse riding, sailing, scuba diving and hiking in the
mountains.
Contact Us
Conrad and Riana Prinsloo at Telephone: +27
83
233 2260
Fax:
+27 86 644 7420
E-mail:
riana.prinsl@mweb.co.za
Nearest airport: George (transfers can be
arranged to and from this airport at an extra charge)
Nearest international airport: Cape Town
Directions
From Cape Town take the N2 towards Port
Elizabeth.
Carry on past Mosselbay and take the
Heroldsbay/George Airport turnoff. Turn left at the stop
street and go past George airport and past Fancourt on the
Montagu Road.
Follow the road to the right onto
Witfontein Road. Carry on over the stop street and another
stop.
Turn right into Wattle road at the stop
street. Turn right into the last road, Meent Street.
SIDWELL HOUSE is on the left on the
corner of Meent Street and Sidwell Street.
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