Steytlerville, Willowmore & Rietbron
Western gateway to the Baviaanskloof History of Steytlerville and Willowmore
Located in the southwestern corner of the Karoo Heartland, Steytlerville and Willowmore are seen as the western gateway to the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region is rich in historic attractions and the towns are surrounded by hiking, mountain biking and 4×4 trails. The two towns has a tendency to surprise all visitors making them want to come back for more.
What to do in Steytlerville, Willowmore and surrounds
The towns of Steytlerville and Willowmore are rich in historic and cultural attractions with old buildings, historical churches, graveyards and Anglo Boer War sites abound. Some of the unique and interesting sites include the Valley of Flags and the one-lane cement road between the towns. To top it all off, the Baviaanskloof is right on their doorstep. The hamlet of Rietbron is tucked away from the passing traffic and is known for its quiet, slow pace, stark flat landscape, and strong mohair industry.
Steytlerville
The hamlet of Mount Stewart is located on a crossroads between Steytlerville ...
The Valley Of The Flags is located on the R329 outside Steytlerville. ...
Steytlerville has a number of historic buildings, churches and monuments in addition ...
In 2003 flags were erected on the main street depicting the Family ...
Tucked away behind the Verandah Coffee Shop where ladies might lunch on ...
Rising 61 meters high, the Draaikrans rock formation is a remarkable geological ...
As you enter Steytlerville there is an Open Air Museum to your ...
The construction for the cement Road (R329) between Willowmore and Steytlerville commenced ...
The steel Lady De Waal Bridge outside Steytlerville was built in 1911/12 ...
Willowmore
The Pierre Ferreira Hiking Trail takes you through beautiful virgin Karoo veld, ...
Motorists traveling along the N9 from the interior via Graaff Reinet and ...
Willowmore has a number of historic buildings, churches and monuments in addition ...
The Old Blackstone Power Station, which supplied the town with power until ...
Approximately 12 km from Willowmore, the “Wonderboom” or “Wonder Tree” is found. ...
The construction for the cement Road (R329) between Willowmore and Steytlerville commenced ...
The iconic “Rooi Bruggie” in Willowmore was erected as a pedestrian bridge ...
Rietbron
The Afrikaanse Christelike Vroue Vereeniging hall – ACVV – (Afrikaans Christian Women’s ...
Motorists traveling along the N9 from the interior via Graaff Reinet and ...
The Dutch Reformed Church in Roetbron was built in 1910. At that ...
Where to Stay
There is accommodation in Willowmore, Steytlerville and surrounds for every taste. Stay at one of the myriad of guest farms or camp sites in the area. If something a little more upmarket is to your taste, why not try a guesthouse in one of the towns or even one of the eclectic hotels in the area.
Where to Eat
Restaurants and farm stalls
Explore the towns
The best way to explore both Willowmore and Steytlerville is on foot. Old buildings, historic cemeteries, museums and monuments mean that history buffs will have a ball. The towns are also surrounded by unique attractions like the Valley of Flags, Wonderboom and the single lane Cement Road. Experience the Steytlerville Follies or pack your mountain bike and head for the Baviaanskloof.
