This city is a beautiful mix of the rural and the urban. George is home to some of South Africa’s finest wineries, as well as some of the country’s top golf courses.
It is situated along a stretch of coast that is fondly referred to as the Garden Route, because of its rolling hills and picturesque farms. But there are also plenty of urban perks here too, with great restaurants and bars lining the streets.
There are also plenty of places to visit if you like history and culture! This includes the Outeniqua Transport Museum, which explores the history of both trains and classic cars, and the Cape Palette Art Gallery, where visitors can enjoy stunning local pieces.
Discover our list of the best things to do in George, South Africa, below
The 29 Most Popular Things To Do In George, South Africa
29. Garden Route Botanical Gardens
5.0 (1 review)
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Location: 51 Caledon Street Campher’s Drift George
28. Outeniqua Nature Reserve
4.9 (7 reviews)
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Location: Montagu Pass
27. Golf in the Garden Route
4.7 (13 reviews)
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Location: 7 Aanhou Street Denneoord George
Tel: 84-299-7099
Web Address: http://golfinthegardenroute.com/
26. The Old Oak Slave Tree
3.5 (17 reviews)
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Location: 124 York Street George Central George
25. Cradock Peak
5.0 (18 reviews)
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Location: George
Tel: 44-870-8323
Web Address: http://georgetrails.org.za/trail/cradock-peak/
24. Cape Palette Art & Picture Framing
4.9 (26 reviews)
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Location: 34 Airway Road Heather Park George
Tel: 82-439-5871
Web Address: http://capepalette.co.za/
23. Outeniqua trail
4.8 (31 reviews)
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Location: 48 Biesie Ave George
Tel: 74-990-3919
22. Tierkop
4.6 (40 reviews)
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Location: George
21. Witfontein Nature Reserve
4.6 (51 reviews)
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Location: George
20. SANParks Groeneweide Hiking Trail
4.1 (77 reviews)
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Location: NMU Madiba Dr George
Tel: 44-877-1197
19. George Museum
4.1 (93 reviews)
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Location: 9 Courtenay Street Bodorp George
Tel: 44-873-5343
Web Address: https://westerncape.gov.za/facility/george-museum
18. St Mark’s Cathedral, George
3.6 (128 reviews)
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Location: 59 Cathedral St George
Tel: 44-873-3239
Web Address: http://stmarkscathedral.co.za/
17. Pepsi Pools
4.7 (132 reviews)
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Location: George
16. Gwaing Beach
4.4 (152 reviews)
15. Ground Zero Bike and Trail Park
4.6 (157 reviews)
Location: Van Riebeeck Gardens Heatherlands George
Tel: 74-858-1942
14. Old Toll House Montagu Pass
4.5 (206 reviews)
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Location: Malgaekraal farm N9 George
Tel: 83-772-8252
Web Address: https://facebook.com/TollhouseGeorge/
13. Leentjies Klip
4.5 (221 reviews)
12. George Wildlife Park
4.2 (235 reviews)
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Location: N2 Kraaibosh George
Tel: 84-249-0442
Web Address: https://georgewildlifepark.co.za/
11. Victoria heights Animal and Reptile park
4.1 (317 reviews)
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Location: 69 Mountview Ave N2 George
Tel: 83-237-6686
10. Garden Route Botanical Gardens
4.4 (455 reviews)
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Location: 51 Caledon Street Campher’s Drift George
Tel: 44-874-1558
Web Address: http://botanicalgarden.org.za/
9. Outeniqua Family Market
4.4 (1,382 reviews)
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Location: N2 George
Tel: 82-465-2952
Web Address: https://outeniquafamilymarket.co.za/
Our Top picks
8. Kaaimansrivier
4.7 (30 reviews)
7. Outeniqua Pass
4.7 (64 reviews)
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6. Montagu Pass
4.7 (65 reviews)
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5. Oubaai Golf Course
4.5 (217 reviews)
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Location: Oubaai Golf Estate
Tel: 44-851-1258
Web Address: http://oubaaigolfestate.co.za/
4. Outeniqua Power Van
4.4 (239 reviews)
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Location: Mission Street Eastern Extension George
Tel: 82-490-5627
Web Address: http://powervan.co.za/
3. Botanical Garden Indigenous Nursery
4.4 (497 reviews)
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Location: 49 Caledon Street Campher’s Drift George
Tel: 44-874-1558
Web Address: https://botanicalgarden.org.za/garden-2/
2. Outeniqua Transport Museum George
4.5 (1,679 reviews)
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Location: 2 Mission Road George Central George
Tel: 44-801-8289
1. Redberry Farm
4.6 (6,147 reviews)
Location: Geelhoutboom Rd. Blanco George
Tel: 44-870-7123
Web Address: http://redberryfarm.co.za/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in George, South Africa! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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