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rafting
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Tours
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Drakensberg Towns
- Bergville
- Ladysmith
- Winterton
- Estcourt
- Mooi River
- Weenen
- Underberg
- Himeville
- Rosetta
- Nottingham Road
- Balgowan
- Howick
- Lidgetton
- Currys Post
- Karkloof
- Lions River
- Fort Nottingham
- Hilton
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Dargle Valley - Natal Midlands
The Dargle Valley and conservancy area is set in the midst
of the Midlands Meander in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg
The Dargle Valley
and conservancy area is set in the midst of the Midlands Meander in the foothills
of the Southern Drakensberg -
a land of magic waterfalls, river gorges, grassland, indigenous forest, wild
flowers and wetlands; home to a variety of bird species and a major attraction
to the fishing enthusiast - the area around Dargle, Fort Nottingham and Balgowan,
is renowned for excellent fly-fishing.
The Dargle Valley experiences dry, cold winters - sometimes with snow - and
hot, wet summers with intermittent late afternoon thunder storms followed
by heavy rains. No surprise then that the countryside has sprawling wattle
and pine forests, and rock pools that invite closer scrutiny.
Attractions in the Dargle Valley
- The Midlands Meander, a collection of artists, shops, restaurants and
accommodation that gives new meaning to the term ‘arts and crafts’ was initiated
some 20 years’ ago by Dargle potter, Ian Glenny, whose work includes porcelain,
stoneware and terracotta and whose address is simply - ‘first farm on the
right, Dargle’.
- An exciting cycle trail, which offers an alternative model to the current
and ever-increasing threat of inappropriate development and ‘estatification’ of
the Midlands, has been set up by the Guduza Trust and offers those with ‘armour-plated
rear ends’ the chance to ride through indigenous forests, past huge
old trees, grasslands, wide blue streams and rocky waterfalls.
- Eclectic Magpie, a treasure nest filled with precious pieces, on the
Piggly Wiggly farm. We had tea and home made treats surrounded by roses
and open spaces. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, children can get
creative at the ceramic store and paint and play.
- The Lavender Co. sells the most
beautiful soaps, bath salts, oils, French homeware and bits and pieces.
Hills of lavender surround the shop and the visit is worth it
- Corrie Lynn & Co - interesting wooden furniture crafted
in Dargle
- hululeka - craft kits, leather craft and fabric painting
kits available from Dargle
- he Woodturner - experience the Early's wooden function art,
made on their Dargle farm
- argle Valley pottery is long considered the best gallery
on the Meander
- terlings Wrought Iron is located at the
end of the Dargle Valley and boasts a 200 meter squared showroom and
museum.
- Andile Sibaya exhibits his art at the Corrie
Lynn Gallery
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