ABOUT GEORGE, WILDERNESS & UNIONDALE
‘George’
is set in the very centre of the spectacular Garden Route, surrounded by oceans, mountains, waterways, forests and farmlands – making it a sought-after holiday and lifestyle destination, and a great base from which to explore the area.
Situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa, ‘George’ goes far beyond the city CBD. It includes towns such as Wilderness and Uniondale, as well as hamlets Herolds Bay, Victoria Bay, Hoekwil, Herold and beyond. Its diverse landscapes are easy to access. Within only a 1.5 hour drive, you can experience the vast, semi-desert open plains and passes of Uniondale as well as themajestic mountains and cool blue ocean of George and Wilderness.
This outdoor paradise has so much to do and see. Hike or mountain bike over 2,000km of mapped trails and enjoy adrenalin-fuelled adventures such as canoeing, paragliding, quad biking, kloofing, horse-riding, segways and more. Enjoy leisurely, lazy days on the pristine sun kissed beaches and take a boat ride along the lake or river. As the golfing mecca of South Africa, is there any place better to bring your clubs? Tee off at several premier golf courses.
Art, cultural and historic experiences await. Explore art routes and galleries, book a cultural tour or take a tuk-tuk around Uniondale. The Transnet Museum filled with relic trains and other modes of transport is definitely not to be missed, and it is also the departure point for a tram train up the mountain. Foodies are spoilt for choice with great gastronomic experiences like coffee and chocolate pairings, wine pairings, craft your own gin, Kaukou tea pairings, farm stalls and a wide variety of fabulous restaurants for wining and dining.
With plenty to do and enjoy, as well as a comfortable year-round climate, George is an ideal getaway!
ROAD AND AIR CONNECTIVITY
The George Airport is a domestic terminal, with direct connectivity to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. It is also Africa’s first airport to be solar powered. In February 2016, a 200m2 solar plant was launched at the airport, committed to clean energy generation and sustainability. It features cafes and kiosks for shopping, as well as a Bidvest Premier Lounge. There are several car hire options available.
The two main road routes from Cape Town to George are either along the N2 or Route 62 via Oudtshoorn. The N2 also connects George and Wilderness to neighbouring Garden Route towns, continuing all the way to Gqeberha. George is connected to Oudtshoorn via the N12, and Uniondale connects to George and Oudtshoorn via the N9, and via the R339 to Knysna.
DISCOVER THINGS TO DO
Besides for your unforgettable MEGA Sports Festival experience, here are another 56 things you can do in the greater George area for a truly outstanding trip!
1. 4x4
2. Abseiling
3. Animal Parks and Rehabilitation Centres
4. Art Galleries and Routes
5. Beaches
6. Big Tree
7. Bike Park
8. Birdwatching
9. Boat Rides
10. Botanical Gardens and Guided Tours
11. Bubble Ball (children)
12. Bumper Boats (children)
13. Canoeing / Kayaking
14. Canyoning / Kloofing
15. Coffee and Chocolate Pairings
16. Craft Your Own Gin Class and Pairings
17. Culinary Cooking Classes
18. Dine with a Local
19. E-Bike Rides
20. Farm Stalls
21. Fishing
22. Game Drives (only for accommodation guests)
23. Go Cart Track
24. Golf Courses
25. Guided Cultural and Historical Tours
26. Helicopter Flips and Charters
27. Horseback Rides
28. Indoor Play Centres (children)
29. Learn to Surf
30. Local Guided Day Trips
31. Markets
32. Microlight Flights
33. Miniature Train Rides
34. Museums
35. Oyster Shucking, Show and Tell Experience
36. Paintball
37. Paragliding
38. Pedal Go Carts
39. Picnic Spots
40. Pony Rides (children)
41. Pottery and Ceramic Classes/ Experiences
42. Power Van Railway Experience
43. Quad Biking
44. Rock Climbing
45. Scenic Drives and Lookout Points
46. Segway
47. Spa and Wellness Emporiums
48. Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
49. Strawberry Picking
50. Township Bicycle and Cultural Tours
51. Trails for hiking, MTB and running
52. Trampoline Park (children)
53. Treetop Aerial Obstacle Courses
54. Tuk-tuk Tour
55. Wine Farms and Tasting Rooms
56. Yoga Experiences
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES (VIC’S)
If you need any assistance finding accommodation, eateries or things to do suited to your requirements, get in touch with our local tourism offices. VIC’s are open Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30.
➢ George Visitor Information Centre
+27 44 801 9295 | info@visitgeorge.co.za | 124 York Street, George, 6529
➢ Wilderness Visitor Information Centre
+27 44 877 0045 | info@visitwilderness.co.za | 198 George Road, Wilderness, 6560
➢ Uniondale Visitor Information Centre
+27 44 518 0030 | info@visituniondale.co.za | Virtual Assistance
SOCIALS
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● Uniondale Tourism
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Find more at the official George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism website here: www.visitgeorge.co.za