Guidebook for Hilton
Shopping
Many interesting and diverse shops and coffee houses tastefully set around the old Hilton quarry, now a lake far below with bird life and wild animals. From Cannon and Cannon Auctioneers to clothing boutiques, pet shop, a gym, pharmacy, Woolworths Food, Spar, etc.
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The Quarry Centre
57 Hilton AveMany interesting and diverse shops and coffee houses tastefully set around the old Hilton quarry, now a lake far below with bird life and wild animals. From Cannon and Cannon Auctioneers to clothing boutiques, pet shop, a gym, pharmacy, Woolworths Food, Spar, etc.
Authentic leather wear comprising handcrafted shoes, bags, belts, etc. Unique, durable and earthy with a modern touch. Extremely popular to locals and tourists. One of the first shops to join the Midlands Meander.
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Groundcover Leather Co. Curry’s post
Currys Post RoadAuthentic leather wear comprising handcrafted shoes, bags, belts, etc. Unique, durable and earthy with a modern touch. Extremely popular to locals and tourists. One of the first shops to join the Midlands Meander.
Local produce sold inside and around an old barn. A happy meeting place for locals to enjoy a breakfast together or simply amble along looking at and tasting delicious locally grown items. Cheeses, Wedgewood nougat, mushrooms, flowers, German baked bread and cakes to name a few. Also a seedling nursery and 2nd hand books for sale. A real sense of close knit community and great atmosphere.
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Karkloof Farmer's Market
Karkloof RoadLocal produce sold inside and around an old barn. A happy meeting place for locals to enjoy a breakfast together or simply amble along looking at and tasting delicious locally grown items. Cheeses, Wedgewood nougat, mushrooms, flowers, German baked bread and cakes to name a few. Also a seedling nursery and 2nd hand books for sale. A real sense of close knit community and great atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Magnificent high falls set amongst indigenous forests and tree plantations. Scenic picnic and brass spots along the river. Fun for the whole family.
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Karkloof Falls
Karkloof RoadMagnificent high falls set amongst indigenous forests and tree plantations. Scenic picnic and brass spots along the river. Fun for the whole family.
A great expanse of water where people love to sail, waterski or simply swim. Famous for Midmar Mike. Numerous picnics and brain sites around the dam. Designated areas for various categories of water sport. Also chalets on the water's edge to stay for a few days.
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Midmar Dam
A great expanse of water where people love to sail, waterski or simply swim. Famous for Midmar Mike. Numerous picnics and brain sites around the dam. Designated areas for various categories of water sport. Also chalets on the water's edge to stay for a few days.
Entertainment & Activities
Exhilarating zip lines that fly you over a canopy of indigenous forests in the beautiful Karkloof area. Excellent safety standards with experienced guides.
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Karkloof Canopy Tour
Exhilarating zip lines that fly you over a canopy of indigenous forests in the beautiful Karkloof area. Excellent safety standards with experienced guides.
Food Scene
Traditional meals delicious and budget friendly. BYO. Cosy and authentic Thai atmosphere.
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Taste of Thai
Pin Oak AvenueTraditional meals delicious and budget friendly. BYO. Cosy and authentic Thai atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
English style country pub with crackling log fires on those chilly winter nights. Wed night Beer and Burger special. Cosy and friendly atmosphere.
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Crossways Pub & Restaurant
English style country pub with crackling log fires on those chilly winter nights. Wed night Beer and Burger special. Cosy and friendly atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
Historic capture sight of liberation struggle veteran Nelson Mandela. Informative museum depicting apartheid and post-apartheid history. Massive iron, modern artwork of Mandela. A must-see.
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Indawo Yokukhupha uNelson Mandela
R103Historic capture sight of liberation struggle veteran Nelson Mandela. Informative museum depicting apartheid and post-apartheid history. Massive iron, modern artwork of Mandela. A must-see.
Sightseeing
Very high falls plummeting down a rock face set amongst indigenous bush. The gorge bush walk is a scenic trail that winds down to the base of the falls - medium fitness levels. Many informal traders selling their wares around the falls mini shopping centre a popular stop point for tourists. A short walk up the street will lead you to an array of interesting stores and coffee shops, frequented by tourists.
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Howick Falls Gorge Walk
Falls DriveVery high falls plummeting down a rock face set amongst indigenous bush. The gorge bush walk is a scenic trail that winds down to the base of the falls - medium fitness levels. Many informal traders selling their wares around the falls mini shopping centre a popular stop point for tourists. A short walk up the street will lead you to an array of interesting stores and coffee shops, frequented by tourists.