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Vanrhynsdorp was founded as Trutro (Troe - Troe) after the area became known through the expeditions made by Pieter van Meerhoff in 1661. The name of the town Troe - Troe was changed to Vanrhynsdorp in 1881 to honour the nearly legendary Van Rijns for invaluable contributions made as community and church leaders.
If you want to explore the Olifants River Valley, Vanrhynsdorp is the ideal village to use as a base, as it is within an hour's drive from ten surrounding towns. Vanrhynsdorp has a distinct Victorian character and offers a wide range of experiences, from culture historical to several eco-experiences. Three botanical kingdoms converge here, namely the Nama-Karoo vegetation, succulents in the Knersvlakte and Cape Fynbos on the mountains. This botanic diversity bursts into a kaleidoscope of colour every spring, offering excellent flower viewing. Hiking trails, scenic drives, historical buildings, stargazing and outdoor activities are but a few of the attractions offered by Vanrhynsdorp.
• | Tourism Bureau - Museum Building PO Box 28 Vanrhynsdorp 8170 | T/F: 027 219 1552 |
• | E-mail: matzikamatourism@gmail.com | |
• | Website: www.tourismvanrhynsdorp.co.za |
| Latsky Radio Museum | 027 219 1032 | |
| Rock Art | 027 219 1555 | |
| Matzikamma, Knersvlakte, Nama-Karoo, Trutro, Tharrakamma | 027 219 1552 | |
| Succulent Nursery | 027 219 1062 | |
| Vanrhyn Museum | 027 219 1552 |
| Rugby, cricket, jukskei, netball, soccer, tennis | 027 219 1099 |
BACKPACKERS | ROOMS
• | Vanrhynsdorp Caravan Park - Rooms (laurica@kingsley.co.za) | 027 219 1287 |
CARAVAN PARK
• | Vanrhynsdorp Caravan Park - Rooms (laurica@kingsley.co.za) | 027 219 1287 |
| Van Rhyn (virons@marques.co.za) | 027 219 1429 |
| Asbos Lapa Urionskraal (urionskraal@kingsley.co.za) | 027 219 1510 |
| Aan't Dorpseind (heila@telkomsa.net) | 083 630 9611 | |
| Bo Tuin | 027 219 2721 | |
| Larochelle | 084 511 6601 | |
| Lombards | 027 219 1424 | |
| Nouroe | 073 376 5436 | |
| Vanrhynsdorp Self-catering | 072 453 6766 |
| Gifberg Holiday Farm | 027 219 1555 | |
| Griekwa Ratelgat (ratelgat@trust.co.za) | 027 213 5472 | |
| Heldervue Selfsorg (smit.co.2a1@absamail.co.za) | 084 219 1920 | |
| Maskam Guest House (ancarene@mweb.co.za) | 027 219 2602 | |
| Suttridge Guest Farm (suttridge@vanrhynsdorp.co.za) | 027 219 1889 | |
| Waterval Holiday Farm | 027 219 1005 | |
| Wiedouw Farm Accommodation (gerhard@trust.co.za) | 027 219 1313 |
| Namaqua Restaurant | 027 219 1065 | |
| ZAR | 027 219 1287 |
| Anglo Boer War Route in and around town | 027 219 1552 | |
| Anglo Boer War Graves (Boer & British) | 027 219 1552 | |
| Anglo Boer War Headquaters & Smuts residence | 027 219 1552 |
| Baking Oven (1917) in Gifberg Pass | 027 219 1552 | |
| Het Gesticht (meeting place of first Dutch Reformed Congregation) | 027 219 1552 | |
| Horse Mill | 027 219 1062 | |
| Griekwa Heritage | 027 219 1552 | |
| Latsky Radio Museum (only during flower season; by prior arrangement at other times) | 027 219 1032 | |
| Old Gaol 1895 | 027 219 1552 | |
| Rebel Monument | 027 219 1552 | |
| Rock Art, Gifberg | 027 219 1555 | |
| Trutro Residence (1751) - Politstatie | 027 219 1552 | |
| Vanrhyn Museum (1897) | 027 219 1552 | |
| Victor Smith Memorial (Aviation History) | 027 219 1062 |
| • | Art Gallery | 027 219 1917 |
• | Old Goal Crafts - Zenda | 072 149 7716 |
| Paintings - Andries Januarie | 027 219 1917 | |
• | Paintings - Koos Coetzee - Framing | 027 219 1301 |
• | Photography, place mats - Kobus Kritzinger | 027 219 1480 |
• | Pottery - Cillie Hahnel | 027 219 1799 |
• | Rock Art | 027 219 1555 |
• | Skoorsteentjie Home Industry | 027 219 1763 |
• | Wooden Toys - E Stals | 027 219 1789 |
| Nama-Karoo (650 million years old) | 027 219 1552 | |
| Knersvlakte, Maskam, Khobee, Gifberg, Ouberg Sandstone rock formations: Crocodile, Dinosaur, Elephant, ect. | 027 219 1552 | |
| Caves and hiking trails | 027 219 1552 | |
| Marble, limestone, caolin, diamonds, gypsum, nickle and monasite | 027 219 1552 |
| Bird watching (black eagle) | 027 219 1005 | |
| Bird watching (5 different routes several species) | 027 219 1552 | |
| Buffalo Den | 027 219 1327 | |
| Cycling ( various routes), dancing, eco experiences Farming experiences, flora Capensis, 4X4 routes Ghost Walk, paragliding, hiking trails | 027 219 1552 | |
| Jukskei | 027 219 1099 | |
| Libraries | 027 219 1190 027 219 1278 | |
| Mountain Bike Routes | 027 219 1552 | |
| Namaqualand Flora (seasonal) | 027 219 1552 | |
| Off-road Motor Cycling | 027 219 1763 | |
| Panoramic Views | 027 219 1552 | |
| Photography | 027 219 1480 | |
| Picnicking (Koornlandshoek) | 027 219 1910 | |
| Potholes & Swimming, roadracing, river rafting Rock Climbing, rock formations (Jurassic) Scenic drives | 027 219 1552 |
| Slide Shows: Nama-Karoo | 027 219 1480 | |
| Scenic Drives | 027 219 1552 | |
| Sports Clubs (various) | 027 219 1099 | |
| Succulent Show & Nursery | 027 219 1062 | |
| Waterfalls (seasonal) | 027 219 1005 | |
| Wilderness experiences | 027 219 1552 |
| Namaqua wine tasting centre (Olifants River Wines) | 027 219 1915 |
| Bird watching (black eagle) at Waterval, Boesmanland-, Kwarts-, Nama-Karoo-, Oorlogskloof-, Vleiland Aves | 027 219 1552 | |
| Nocturnal Animals during night drive routes (Urionskraal and Gifberg roads) | 027 219 1552 |
| Aloe Forest (Aloe Comosa) | 027 219 1552 | |
| Gifberg (fynbos) | 027 219 1552 | |
| Karoo Flora | 027 219 1552 | |
| Kokerboom Succulent Nursery and Succulent hiking trail (kokerboom@kingsley.co.za) | 027 219 1062 | |
| Spring Flower Circle Route (Koebee, Mauwerskop, etc.) | 027 219 1552 |
| Church Hall (250) | 027 219 1005 | |
| Community Hall (100) | 027 219 1030 | |
• | Gifberg (25) | 027 219 1555 |
| Masibambane (75) | 027 219 1917 | |
| Van Rhyn (30) | 027 219 1429 | |
• | Waterval (40) | 027 219 1005 |
| Seeff Properties | 027 219 1906 |
Vanrhynsdorp | N7 Stop | 027 219 1199 |
Vanrhynsdorp | N7 Stop | 027 219 1199 |
| Vanrhynsdorp | 027 219 1030 |
Vanrhynsdorp | Info Centre | 027 219 1552 |
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