Applegarth Gardens and Nursery

The 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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The Eco-Shrine by Diana Graham

Visit this outdoor ecological art installation set in breath-taking surroundings. Diana gives visitors a guided tour of the outdoor Eco-Shrine and the Eco-Shrine Gallery, where her paintings and photo prints of her work are for sale.
Open 9.30 am - 3.30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays & Public Holidays; Daily during school holidays.

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Birding in Hogsback

The 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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Guided Birding Walks

Two-hour guided birding walks are offered by two ornithologists in Hogsback: Dr Kate Carstens, Project Manager of the Cape Parrot project and Cassie Carstens, Research Manager of the Cape Parrot Project.

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The Edge - Activities

The Edge offers activities such as walking the labyrinth, ambling through the garden, and playing croquet or boules on the lawn.

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Hobbiton On Hogsback

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 Adventures

We offer bicycle rental, abseiling, archery and combo tours. Enjoy the beauty of Hogsback the active way!

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Hogsback 4X4

Hogsback is all about the outdoors and a great way to experience Hogsback is to challenge yourself and your vehicle along the Hogsback 4x4 Trail. This is a public self-drive offroad trail which heads up and east behind the Hogsback Mountains toward Keiskammahoek.

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Hogsback Rock Climbing

The rock climbing in Hogsback is simply fantastic! Hogsback has 37 sport and 249 traditional lines set on vertical to on-balance dolerite. There are also a few boulder problems. The Hogs' cracked nature offers naturally protected climbing. There is still plenty of potential to open new routes.

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Hogsback Hikes and Walks

One 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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Hogsback Parkrun

Parkrun offers safe, timed 5km runs (and walks) in pleasant surroundsings, on a weekly basis. Participation is free, and open to everyone. The Hogsback Parkrun takes place on The Bluff in Hogsback, starting at The Edge at 8.00am every Saturday.

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Hogsback Garden Club

The 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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Lowestoffe - Guided Horse Rides

Lowestoffe 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 Gallery & Crystal Corner

Mirrors Photo Gallery is dedicated to capturing photographic images of Hogsback throughout the year. Choose from a range of Crystals, Clusters, Tumbles and Geodes at the Crystal Corner.

Starways Arts Centre

Visit Starways Arts Centre 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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