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Uniondale as a Destination

Protea - pic taken on the Dwarsfontein 4X4 trial.Unfortunately Uniondale is better known for the ghost than for the scenic roads it has to offer the tourist. These roads must be the Karoo's best kept secret. 

Uniondale is a great place to spend a few days travelling and enjoying the Klein Karoo scenery.

Scenic drives in the area include the Prince Alfred's, Homtini, Montagu and Phantom passes! All four are dirt roads. 

Prince Alfred's pass.

Another option (tarred road) is to travel through the Langkloof to Kareedouw. The Langkloof is another truly beautiful route. The road twists and turns along the foot of the Tsitsikamma Mountain range. During autumn the fruit farming activities in the area makes it both interesting and scenic.

The area also offers a variety of 4x4 and hiking trails. Observant hikers may spot the klipspringer and also the beautiful black eagle which nests in the rocky cliffs. An abundance of unusual fauna & flora can also be seen on these drives and walks.

Aloe - pic taken on the road between Willowmore and Uniondale.

 
British fort on a hill outside the town.

During the Anglo Boer War, Uniondale was protected by six British forts, of which one has been restored to its original state and boasts a bird's eye view of Uniondale, well worth the visit. A memorial has also been erected and opened during December 2003 at the scene of one of the battles.

Uniondale's watermill, with the largest wheel in South Africa, was built in 1854 and has recently been restored. It now houses an art gallery and the lovely "Watermeul" restaurant which serves gourmet food, a must for Uniondale visitors.

Uniondale has a Jewish Synagogue with beautiful wall murals which has been donated to the Uniondale Lions Club for their meetings.

Jewish Synagogue
Restored house in the town.

There are a number of other historical buildings in Uniondale which can be viewed by appointment at our information office.

The Uniondale High School has various historical collections on display, as well as a renovated original ox wagon on the school grounds.

Old building - Standardbank in the main street.

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