Hoekwil is a quaint little village situated just 5km north of Wilderness on the Garden Route. The number of tourist attractions in the area will keep you busy for days on end.
Guests have the delightful opportunity to experience life on a working dairy farm while staying in one of six charming accommodation options: - The Farmhouse (accommodates 6 adults and 4 children) - The Dairy (sleeps 6 guests in 2 rooms) - Friesland Cottage (accommodates 6 adults and 2 children) - Ayrshire Cottage (sleeps 4 adults and 2 children under 13 years) - Jersey Cottage (accommodates 2 adults and 2 children under 13 years) - New cottage (maximum 6 guests) This area is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Hiking, bird-watching, paragliding, canoeing, surfing, whale-watching, and mountain biking are just a few of the activities for which this region is renowned. Visitors find themselves close to all the best tourist attractions and activities, yet can retreat to the peaceful and tranquil surroundings of Libertas to relax and plan the next day's adventures. The River Trail is an adventurous 7km hiking and mountain biking route on the farm, perfect for bird-watching, and enjoying a picnic or swim at the river rock pools.
Hoekwil is a quaint little village situated just 5km north of Wilderness on the Garden Route. The number of tourist attractions in the area will keep you busy for days on end.
* Hiking There are several day hikes in the area. The closest being the Brown-hooded Kingfisher trail which starts about 4km from Libertas and takes about 2hours to complete. It leads you up the valley along the Duiwe River and to a waterfall with a rock pool for swimming. Plenty of forest birds can be seen along the way. The Woodville Big Tree is also just 4km away. The indigenous forest at the 800-year old tree is a favourite. Take a picnic basket and look for forest fairies. * Canoeing on the Touw River in the Wilderness National Park Rent a canoe from the Eden Adventures office in the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park. The most popular canoeing route is roughly a 3-hour round trip through the indigenous forest, where bird life is abundant all along the river. By getting out of the canoe and walking a little way up river, ideal picnic spots can be found among the many rock pools. One can also follow the Serpentine river towards Island Lake. The Serpentine meanders between the Touw River, Island Lake, Langvlei and Rondevlei. * There is also an alternative Eden Adventures satellite office at Kaaimans River, where you can paddle into the gorge to see the magnificent Swart River waterfall. * Fishing Saltwater and freshwater fishing * Bird-watching The Malachite bird hide is nestled amongst the reeds along the Langvlei. The number of birds you will be able to view from this hide will excite any keen twitcher. * Mountain-biking Hoekwil is mountainbike utopia. The number of route options will overwhelm any keen mountainbiker and is guaranteed not to disappoint. The farm owners are keen mountainbikers themselves and will be able to provide you with countless routes. The Kingfisher MTB race is a local race presented by the Hoekwil Primary School. It is an established MTB race and rated as one of the best in the Western Cape. It is usually held during March/April every year. Watch out for the date of this adventurous and fun-filled event. * Visit our beautiful beaches Some of the best beaches for swimming, surfing, kite-boarding, fishing: * Herold's Bay * Victoria Bay * Buffalo Bay * Wilderness Beach * Sedgefield lagoon beach * Myoli Beach * Visit a local Market: Under the Milkwood Friday Night Market ( Wilderness – Friday evenings) Wild Oats Fresh Produce Market (Sedgefield – every Saturday morning) Outeniqua Farmers Market * Other activities in the area: Paragliding, 4x4 routes, canoeing& kayaking, yachting & sailing, waterskiing, scuba & snorkeling, whale watching, horse riding, golf, ski diving, ocean safari’s.
Portion 4/174, Seven Passes Road Hoekwil 6538
Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pet Friendly: No pets allowed
Parking: Free
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