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

In 2003 flags were erected on the main street depicting the Family ...

The Valley Of The Flags is located on the R329 outside Steytlerville. ...

The steel Lady De Waal Bridge outside Steytlerville was built in 1911/12 ...

The hamlet of Mount Stewart is located on a crossroads between Steytlerville ...

Rising 61 meters high, the Draaikrans rock formation is a remarkable geological ...

As you enter Steytlerville there is an Open Air Museum to your ...

Tucked away behind the Verandah Coffee Shop where ladies might lunch on ...

Steytlerville has a number of historic buildings, churches and monuments in addition ...

The construction for the cement Road (R329) between Willowmore and Steytlerville commenced ...

Willowmore

The construction for the cement Road (R329) between Willowmore and Steytlerville commenced ...

Willowmore has a number of historic buildings, churches and monuments in addition ...

Motorists traveling along the N9 from the interior via Graaff Reinet and ...

The Pierre Ferreira Hiking Trail takes you through beautiful virgin Karoo veld, ...

The Old Blackstone Power Station, which supplied the town with power until ...

The iconic “Rooi Bruggie” in Willowmore was erected as a pedestrian bridge ...

Approximately 12 km from Willowmore, the “Wonderboom” or “Wonder Tree” is found. ...

Rietbron

The Afrikaanse Christelike Vroue Vereeniging hall – ACVV – (Afrikaans Christian Women’s ...

The Dutch Reformed Church in Roetbron was built in 1910. At that ...

Motorists traveling along the N9 from the interior via Graaff Reinet and ...

The town of Rietbron has its origins in a patch of reeds ...

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.

 

Experience the true essence of Willowmore by staying at 18 on Mark. ...

Where to Eat

Restaurants and farm stalls

 

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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. 

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