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Surrounded by buttes and mesas, Harrismith was founded in 1849 and named after Governer Harry Smith. An important crossroad in the land trade routes, it is still rich in the beauty of the surrounding mountains and rivers.
Harrismith Map
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The Basotho Cultural Village is nestles in the heart of the Qwaqwa Nature Park which recently has been incorporated into the world-renowned Golden Gate Highlands National Park. |
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Driekloof forms part of Eskom's Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme also known as the Tugela-Vaal pumped storage scheme. |
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Open every day of the year, visitors are always welcome at Harrismith Golf Club. |
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Set in the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, this is a hiking, game and bird watching paradise, with overnight facilities. Also a 4x4 enthusiast's nature route during winter months. |
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Deep and cool, it creates ideal conditions for trout and other varieties of fish, and is therefore a popular angling area. It is the third largest dam in South Africa and has the largest dam wall. |
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The extended nature conservation area around the dam of Sterkfontein is characterised by rugged mountains, endless expanse and a lot of water. |
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