Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Battlefields » The Amble » GreytownGreytown is the Jewel of the Natal MidlandsGreytown, situated on the Mvoti River, was established in 1854 and named after Sir George Grey, the Governor of the Cape at that time. It was also the birthplace of General Louis Botha, the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa in 1910. Driving through the Greytown area you will see timber plantations and if you are travelling north towards Dundee, stop off en route to look at the Bushman paintings on the rocky hillsides. Accommodation in Greytown Attractions in Greytown Lilani Spa 38 Km on the Stanger Road, popular and is favourably compared to the best in Europe. The Greytown Museum The Greytown Museum is situated in Scott Street between Durban and Voortrekker Streets in a building erected by Dr Birtwell in 1879 and sold to the Colonial Government as "The Residency" or "Drostdy" for the local magistrate. It remained as such until 1971 when the then Magistrate found it unacceptable and persuaded the authorities to build a new residence on adjoining land. The then Borough Council acquired the property and the Gerytown Museum was officially opened on 17 August 1973 by the Administrator of Natal, Ben Havemann. It is now a National Monument and considered to be one of the best small museums in the country The Kop This hill 45 km from Greytown on the Stanger road, overlooks the Tugela River, which meanders nearly 700m below. From the eyrie of the Kop one can view black eagles, rock kestrels, white-necked ravens, lanner falcons, rock pigeons, red winged starlings, alpine and black swifts, lesser- and larger-striped swallows. Greytown Town Hall The foundation stone was laid in 1897 but the building was only opened in 1904 after redesigning by Street Wilson on original plans drawn up by Stott and Tomlinson. The Towns resources had been drained by the Anglo Boer war, so the building was only partially completed in 1898. Vintage Tractors Vintage and veteran farm tractors of English and American manufacture dating between 1920 and 1953.
3km from Greytown on the way to Mooirivier This peaceful and popular country retreat, with it’s many restored houses, lies in the shadow of the Riviersonderend Mountains, one hour’s drive from Cape Town. Founded in 1854, the town was named after Sir George Grey, governor of the Cape at the time. Greyton is known for it’s spectacular mountain scenery. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Caledon 39 km, Genadedal 6 km, Riviersonderend 39 km. HISTORICAL VIEW The Post House Greyton Lodge St Andrews Church Moraview Church The Old Cape Highway NATURE Greyton Nature Reserve Situated on the slopes of the Riviersonderend Mountains, this 2220 ha reserve boasts mountain fynbos and proteas, as well as various antelope, including klipspringer and grey rhebok. There are no accommodation facilities within the reserve. The reserve is open through out the year from sunrise to sunset. ACTIVITIES Angling and Canoeing Riviersonderend River, offering panoramic mountain views.Greyt Escapes Cycling Hire a biscycle and tour the village. Greyt Escape Hiking Greyton Nature Reserve Offers various walks and trails through the indigenous fynbos Boesmanskloof hiking trail This scenic trail links Greyton and the town of McGregor on the other side of the mountains. The trail boasts no less than nine waterfalls – spectacular in winter – while the fynbos and proteas are amongst the best in the country. Riviersonderend Circular Trail Overnight trail leading from the Genadendal Mission Station Horse Riding Two riding schools doing outrides into the mountains. Grassland and river crossing. Accommodation in and around Ndumu Tembe Elephant Park accommodation in Ndumu
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