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General activities: |
Montagu has
become renowned for its wonderful year round climate and Hot
Mineral Springs. Surrounded by the Langeberg range of
mountains the area produces fruits such as apricots,
peaches, apples, pears and is developing its citrus
orchards. Vineyards abound and red and white muscadel is
considered to be the area's specialty. However new cultivars
are now producing grapes for Merlot and Chardonnay blended
wines. The town boasts over thirty National Monument houses,
two of which are utilised by the Museum society. Many of the
gardens in the centre of town still have small apricot
orchards, which give a wonderful display in spring. Gardens
also abound with rose bushes which would flower all year
round if left to do so.
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Walks and Hikes |
The Nature Garden is a must for lovers of indigenous plants
especially in spring, you may use the hide to observe the
bird life. Informative guide maps for the trails, historic
houses and Kanonkop Hill are available from the Tourist
Bureau.
For the energetic, there are many walks and hikes. From a 30
minute stroll down Lovers' Lane, to the more exerting 9 hour Bloupunt
hike, and anything in between.
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