George is situated on the Garden Route halfway between two major cities, Cape Town in the Western Cape and Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. The town is surrounded by the Outeniqua Mountains, forests, rivers and picturesque farmlands. With sophisticated road, air and rail links to all major centres in South Africa, it is a convenient base from which to explore the many attractions of the surrounding area. At the foot of the magnificent Outeniqua mountains there is an abundance of trails and mountain walks in unspoilt indigenous forests for all nature lovers to enjoy, with the Indian Ocean on its doorstep! Please exercise caution when on hiking trails - see our safety advice for more information. As one of South Africa’s renowned golfing destinations, George offers around 10 golf courses, driving ranges and a world-class golf academy. These courses include the Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate, Oubaai Golf Estate and the George Golf Club. The Outeniqua Transport Museum houses replicas of old stations, displays of locomotives, coaches etc. - certainly worth a visit and fun for the whole family.