Off the beaten track find
the stunning Rheenendal
district.
Rheenendal is a pastoral
country district about 10
km west of the town of Knysna and was named
after the farm of the prominent Van Rheenen
family. The area is home to many artists and
crafters.
Take time to explore the attractions along the
Rheenendal Ramble, where you will come
across ceramicists, painters, woodcarvers, bowl
turners, screen printers, plant nurseries, tea
gardens and restaurants.
Explore the wonders of the
indigenous forests or hike the
many historical trails in the
area - you might even catch a
glimpse of the elusive Knysna
forest elephants!
Visit the old goldmine at Millwood to discover
the history around the area's gold rush, and have
some refreshments at the Millwood Coffee Shop.
Jubilee Creek one of
Knysna’s top picnic spots.
Situated alongside a
stream in two forest
clearings, this site is very
popular with young
families. The stream is
perfect for playing, exploring and walks along
the river.
Dalene Matthee, author of 13
books, is best known for her
four "Forest books" on the
Knysna Forest. Should you wish
to retrace her steps and those of
her characters then follow one
of the hiking trails to experience
the forest first-hand. Two trails
start at Krisjan-se-Nek. This route was
previously known as the Woodcutter's Trail but
was named after Dalene Matthee during the
unveiling of Her memorial. Hence, these routes
are now known as the Circles in a Forest trail.
Hundreds of fortune hunters flocked to Millwood
to dig for gold. By May 1888 1400 claims were
being worked on behalf of 40 syndicates and
companies. A town mushroomed within weeks.
Six hotels sprang up together with houses and
shops. However, not enough gold was
recovered to sustain the town. Machinery was
abandoned where it stood and, within five years,
it had become a ghost town.
Jubilee Creek Picture by Ian Fleming
Knysna Elephant Picture by Hylton Herd (Sanparks)
Other Pictures & Info Knysna Tourism & Goldfield Society
Off the beaten track find
the stunning Rheenendal
district.
Rheenendal is a pastoral
country district about 10
km west of the town of Knysna and was named
after the farm of the prominent Van Rheenen
family. The area is home to many artists and
crafters.
Take time to explore the attractions along the
Rheenendal Ramble, where you will come
across ceramicists, painters, woodcarvers, bowl
turners, screen printers, plant nurseries, tea
gardens and restaurants.
Explore the wonders of the
indigenous forests or hike the
many historical trails in the
area - you might even catch a
glimpse of the elusive Knysna
forest elephants!
Visit the old goldmine at Millwood to discover
the history around the area's gold rush, and have
some refreshments at the Millwood Coffee Shop.
Jubilee Creek one of
Knysna’s top picnic spots.
Situated alongside a
stream in two forest
clearings, this site is very
popular with young
families. The stream is
perfect for playing, exploring and walks along
the river.
Dalene Matthee, author of 13
books, is best known for her
four "Forest books" on the
Knysna Forest. Should you wish
to retrace her steps and those of
her characters then follow one
of the hiking trails to experience
the forest first-hand. Two trails
start at Krisjan-se-Nek. This route was
previously known as the Woodcutter's Trail but
was named after Dalene Matthee during the
unveiling of Her memorial. Hence, these routes
are now known as the Circles in a Forest trail.
Hundreds of fortune hunters flocked to Millwood
to dig for gold. By May 1888 1400 claims were
being worked on behalf of 40 syndicates and
companies. A town mushroomed within weeks.
Six hotels sprang up together with houses and
shops. However, not enough gold was
recovered to sustain the town. Machinery was
abandoned where it stood and, within five years,
it had become a ghost town.
Jubilee Creek Picture by Ian Fleming
Knysna Elephant Picture by Hylton Herd (Sanparks)
Other Pictures & Info Knysna Tourism & Goldfield Society
