Hogsback offers the visitor a rich variety of things to do and experience. And, of course, the opportunity simply to forget the rat-race for a while and chill out in the most beautiful and tranquil of environments.
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Amathole Horse TrailsTake a ride on the paths less travelled through the
beautiful Amathole mountains and Hogsback forests. |
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Applegarth Gardens and NurseryThe Gardens are approximately 4 ha in
extent, and the owners justifiably take great pride in them. They
personally take visitors on a comprehensive tour, pointing out the many
different plants and trees - both indigenous and exotic. |
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Attic Art GalleryCarol Nieth and Terry Anderson exhibit their work at the Attic Art Gallery, in Butterfly's Bistro, Main Road, Hogsback. Their work includes watercolours, contemporary collages, and ink landscapes. More about the Attic Art Gallery. |
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Birding in HogsbackThe bird life in Hogsback and surrounding areas is very interesting and varied. The seasons are well represented with the different migrants coming and leaving, and some birds leaving the forests for the gardens and vice versa. |
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Camelot Fairy MeanderDelightful sculptures along an easy walk in a beautiful
garden. Peace and tranquility to soothe your being.
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The Ecology Shrine by Diana GrahamDiana Graham built the Ecology Shrine to celebrate the fact that we are an integral part of the earth and indeed the universe, not its master or guardian. Diana gives visitors a guided tour of the Ecology Shrine and her studio, where some of her art is for
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The Edge - ActivitiesThe Edge offers activities such as walking the labyrinth, ambling
through the garden, and playing croquet or boules on the lawn.
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Guided Birding Walks, with Graham RussellLet Graham Russell, keen birder and bird photographer,
take you on a guided birding walk in the indigenous forest.
See and hear many of the 150 bird species that are found in
Hogsback. |
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Gumbo Extreme Eco AdventuresHead out on one of our guided mountain bike trails
through the indigenous forests, or cycle around the village
to various local art and craft centres. We also sell bikes,
bike spares, and cycling accessories. |
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Hobbiton On HogsbackSince Hobbiton was started in 1947 as an Outdoor
Education Centre for disadvantaged children. To support this
focus financially, we now also offer education and
development to children and adults from paying sectors of
the community. |
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Hogsback Garden ClubThe Hogsback Garden Club was founded in 1981 to further the interests
of all forms of gardening at Hogsback and to facilitate arrangements for
visits to Hogsback gardens by other garden clubs or interested individuals.
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Hogsback Spring Festival, 2011Join us for the 2011 Spring Festival. Visit ourspring
gardens now showing a stunning display of Azalea and
Rhododendron blooms. Book our guided garden tours and later
explore our waterfalls and mystical forests.
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Lowestoffe - Guided Horse RidesLowestoffe offers two-hour guided horse rides, using trustworthy
horses both for beginners and experienced riders. Riders have the freedom
of 5 500 hectares of farm land - along the river, up the mountains, or simply
across the rolling veld. Several species of game can be seen from close range.
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Mirrors Photo GalleryMirrors Photo Gallery is dedicated to capturing photographic images of Hogsback throughout the year. Visit the gallery and take home a visual memory for
yourself or as a gift to your loved ones.
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Starways PotteryVisit Starways Pottery at the top of a
quaint hill in a secluded pine forest, and see how the romance
of fire lives in the lives of the potters who work there.
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Walks and HikesOne of the best ways to experience the beauty, the silence and the restfulness of Hogsback is on foot. There are scores of hiking routes and walks that
will take you through the forests, up the mountains, past the waterfalls,
and to the spectacular views.
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Xmas in JulyXmas in July will take place over the weekend 20 to 22 July 2012. Enquiries: Anleen (anleen@mycontact.co.za) |