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1 Applegarth ----- Active
• gardens • nursery Gardens: The gardens exemplify the beauty and serenity of Hogsback and are approximately 4 ha in extent, and the owners justifiably take great pride in them. Nursery: Find frost hardy shrubs and trees from the garden, many of which are relatively rare in South Africa and not readily found in large commercial nurseries. There is in particular a good variety of deciduous azaleas. GPS: -32.59677, 26.92597 | Orchard Lane, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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2 Bowling ----- Active
• bowling • bowling club A pretty green set among large established trees that teem with Samango monkeys and are also home to some very special birds. Playing social bowling on the Kings’ Lodge green. It is very relaxed and casual and the members-only wear a uniform when playing in competitions at other clubs. Our only request is that players wear flat-soled shoes after rain as bare feet can damage the green’s surface! Spare woods available for visitors and the nominal fee for the afternoon includes the hire of woods, tea and the green fees. GPS: -32.59876, 26.93774 | Main Road, Hogsback, 5721 @King's Lodge ___ |
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3 CamoHogs ----- Active
• hiking • open 4x4 • sightseeing Hike or ride in an open-air 4x4 through indigenous forests and other scenic trails. Just what the doctor ordered! Cool packages - especially 'reverie' one. Your local chaperones are Eldor & ST. GPS: -32.60 54, 26.93896 | 5 Main Road, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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4 Crystal Corner ----- Active
• stone circle • circles of light labyrinth • wishing tree • small fairy garden Visit the large stone circle and labyrinth, walk the Circles of Light Labyrinth. Make a wish under the Wishing Tree. View the Ken Harvey 'Mirror's' Gallery of stunning photographs. Magnificent gardens - mature park-like Arboretum, with many unusual plants and shady trees. Views of the Hogs and Amatholas. GPS: lat: __________ long: _____ | 1 Bramble Close, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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5 Eco-Shrine - Centre for Art and Ecology ----- Active
• garden • art studio • garden/art tour • cards and art for sale • garden tour • art, cards and posters for sale. Prices on request • venue for special events. Outdoor art installation that portrays the inter-connectedness of all life, created by Diana Graham, overlooking Hogsback mountains. The garden has has won several international and local awards. Large oil paintings are displayed in sculpted niches joined by a seemingly flowing, low wall of cement relief. Art studio is open to the public. Large oil paintings and small wooden icons, there are always new paintings on the easels. For special events in the Eco-Shrine, you are welcome to discuss your requirements with Diana. GPS: -32.60417, 26.92468 | 22 Summerton Dr, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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6 Garden Club ----- Active
• open garden tours The Hogsback Garden Club is a social club which encourages our community members to enjoy fellowship and a shared passion for gardening. We also have a major role in maintaining some wonderful public areas in Hogsback and the Arboretum. Look out for the annual Spring Celebration and open gardens calendar. GPS: lat: __________ long: _____ | - ___ |
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7 Hobbiton ----- Active
• climbing wall • abseil for beginners • hiking trails • zipline • trapeze • team-building + Fun activities for the whole family when visiting Hogsback! Holiday and educational camps for underprivileged children. More activities • sky frame • jacobs ladder • teambuilding - log challenge, middle ropes course - contact them to find out what else do they have to offer.
Team Building and education provider. Leadership and life skills. Outdoor education camps for schools, corporates and other organisations. A core philosophy is that all activities offered at Hobbiton must be voluntary and fun. Stretch mind and body through activities that promote teamwork and leadership in the beautiful outdoor • Abseil • Ballistics (Pellet gun, Blow pipes, Catapult) • Camping • Canoeing • Climbing Wall • Compass Course • Evening activities in the Recreation Hall • Games • Group Dynamics • Hiking • Jacob’s Ladder • King Swing • Log Challenge • Night Hikes • Orienteering • Paintball • Pony Trails • Rafting Building • Ropes Courses • Trapeze • Zip Wire (fufislide)
Hobbiton offers a comprehensive Corporate Development programme for businesses wanting to improve co-operation in the work place.
GPS: -32.59782, 26.96063 | Wolfridge Road, Hogsback, 5721, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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8 Hogsback Adventures ----- Active
• mountain bike/hike/horse trails • abseiling • archery • combo deals Combo Trails - Bike-Abseil-Hike combo activity.
GPS: -32.59836, 26.93864 | 9 Main Road, Hogsback ___ |
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9 Hogsback4x4 ----- Active
• 4x4 • sightseeing tours • guide • quad bikes Hogsback4x4 offers ride-along and guided tours around Hogsback visiting some of the place only whispered about by guests. Get a different perspective of the village. Get advice on safety, legal info and vehicle suitability for different terrains. Hogsback is all about the outdoors and a great way to experience Hogsback is to challenge yourself and your vehicle along the Hogsback 4×4 Trail. We have a public self-drive off-road trail available which heads east behind the Hogsback Mountains toward Keiskammahoek. This old oxwagon track connected Keiskammahoek and the interior via Hogsback. The track leads one down through a valley, across a river and along a section of beautiful unspoiled indigenous forest.
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10 Hogwarts Forest ----- Unsure
• mist meander • farm animal interactions GPS: -32.58136, 26.92338 | address: _____ ___ |
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11 Middle Earth ----- Unsure
• nursery - organic • medicinal/food plants • herbs • seedlings • dried herbs GPS: -32.59251, 26.92008 | Waterfall Drive, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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12 Mist Rising ----- Unsure
• nursery This nursery specialises in Azaleas/Bonsai. GPS: lat: __________ long: _____ | address: _____ Where is/was this business located? |
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13 Mistlea ----- Active
• nursery • garden tour Garden club nursery, guided tours by appointment during open gardens period. Enchanting mature garden – deciduous azaleas, award-winning rose-garden, water features, indigenous forest. Nursery. It is wonderful to stroll around the gardens with someone who can tell you about the plants that are in them. Booking essential GPS: lat: __________ long: _____ | Orchard Lane, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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14 Paragliding ----- Active
• paragliding • paragliding festival Brilliant winter flying site. Paragliding Training camps and fun comps. Good food, lots of laughter, plenty of flying and a positive vibe are what it is all about! GPS: lat: __________ long: _____ | address: _____ ___ |
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15 Plant a tree ----- Active
• tree planting • arboretum Today is the perfect day to plant a tree. Plant an indigenous tree or edible plants whenever visiting Hogsback. Contact Leigh to plant a tree in support of the Cape Parrot Project that will have your own plaque or plant 'trees-for-bees' and rehabilitation of wattle invaded land. Hogsback 4x4 challenges everyone to head out and plant a tree! [Look out for the next Tree festival • hikes in the forests • eco-workshops • yoga • plant trees • delicious meals • live music • camping • market] GPS: -, - | - Contact: Leigh | cell: +27 83 293 6187 | email: ___ |
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16 River Running ----- Active
• horse riding • guest farm Horses for Healing, Guided Outrides and Learning to Ride. Hogsback Horse's for Healing, interacting with the horses, learning to ride and guided outrides. GPS: -32.58321, 26.91707 | 10 Winding Lane, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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17 Rock Climbing ----- Active
• Hog 1, 2 & 3 • many lines set The rock climbing in Hogsback is simply fantastic! Hogsback has 37 sport & 249 traditional lines set on vertical to on-balance dolerite. 60 bolted routes in the area. There are also a few boulder problems. There is still plenty of potential to open new routes. GPS: -, - | - ___ |
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18 Siya-Torisha ----- Active
• registered tour guides • hikes #comewalkwithus - book your tour for a group of family. GPS: -, - | Main Road, Hogsback 5721 ___ |
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19 St Patrick's on the Hill ----- Active
• chapel • prayer/Meditation walk • view points • church services A small chapel and interdenominational church with prayer walk and amazing views. During COVID-19, they offer online communal messages of hope. GPS: -32.57742, 26.9214 | Main street 5721 Hogsback, South Africa landline: +27 45 962 1107 ___ |
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20 Terra-Khaya ----- Active
• eco-farm • eco-building workshops • arts and crafts facilities Explore natural building techniques with natural and recycled materials - Cobbing, Wattle & Daub, Adobe Bricks, Cord Wood, Rammed Earth, Rocket Stoves / Rocket Mass Heater, Cob Pizza Ovens. Earth Home Project - Get inspired to build your own handmade home.
GPS: -32.58016, 26.91224 | 3 Wattle Way, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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21 The Edge ----- Active
• labyrinth The enchanting eleven-circuit Labyrinth has a diameter of 29 metres, circumference of 91 metres - The length of the pathway is 700 meters, and the distance of the walk to the centre and out is about 1.4 kilometres. Symbolising a path to spiritual discovery and fulfillment, the design is meant to enhance prayer and meditation, with the paths leading inwards symbolising forgiveness and moving on, and the outgoing ones representing empowerment and healing. GPS: -32.60281, 26.91736 | Bluff End, Hogsback, 5721 landline: +27 45 962 1159 ___ |
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22 Thrive Centre ----- Unsure
• permaculture • seeds • plant growing products Visit us @thrivecentre to learn more about self-sustainability and permaculture. Come stay with us, do a course in self-sufficiency, eat real and awesome food, and start thriving. Gain the skills and knowledge to live a more peacefully. We cater for all your compost, super soil, seed and plant needs - take action with practical, residential courses on permaculture and self-sufficiency - access online courses, books and papers to stimulate mind and spirit - sustain your body and immune system with our healthy food and drink offering. GPS: -32.58979, 26.92162 | 7 Waterfall Drive, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |
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23 Waterfall Cathedral ----- Active
• outdoor venue • wedding destination A popular wedding desination. Hogsback Country Weddings offers you personalised, all-inclusive packages that are tailor-made to suit your taste and budget. We have a variety of Ceremony & Reception Venues, Decor/Styling, and Wedding Services that will provide you with all that you need to create your Dream Country Wedding. GPS: -32.57462, 26.91532 | 42 Main Rd, Hogsback, 5721 ___ |