Visit Karoo Hoogland Tourism
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The Northern Cape, Sutherland
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120km north of Matjiesfontein (turn-off from the N1) on the R354 and approximately 135km south of Calvinia.
Established in 1858 and named after a prominent Worcester cleric, Reverend Henry Sutherland, the town on the Roggeveld Plateau 1 450m above sea level is known for its brilliant night skies and cold, biting winters, known to be the coldest place in SA.
The ‘sterboom’ (star tree), which blossoms in September is found on farms in the region. Birthplace of Afrikaans author and poet NP Van Wyk Louw, the town is said to produce the finest mutton in the country and is home to the world-renowned South African Astronomical Observatory. The region is also home to the endangered Riverine Rabbit.
Sutherland Accommodation
Establishments in and around Sutherland, The Northern Cape
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The Sutherland Guesthouse
Sutherland Guesthouse offers you warm, friendly accommodation in Sutherland. The little town is situated in the Northern Cape in the Karoo region. It is also known for the...
Price range: R180 to R250 per person.
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Kambrokind B&B
Kambrokind B&B started 10 years ago with only one en suite room. We now have expanded to four different houses with 14 rooms in total. We also offer a coffee shop Halley-Se-Kom-Eet....
Price range: R395 to R495 per person sharing.
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Ever lied on your back and watched awesome star scapes sweep in dramatic grandeur across a majestic night sky? Or yearned for a space so vast that the horizon continues forever into the future? The Karoo Hoogland Region is the place where you can experience such uniqueness. From its timelessness and vast plains to its panoramic views from high cliffs, you will realize that this region is very special. The area is renowned for the hospitality of its farming community.
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GPS co-ordinates:
32° 23' 35.2" S
20° 39' 20.1" E
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