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Question 1: CapeNature “Win a Wild Card” Competition 2022

Question 1: CapeNature “Win ...

Stand the chance to win a Family Wild Card!

CapeNature
It’s official! Everybody Loves Greyton!

It’s Official! Everybody Lov...

On Sunday the 25th of July the village and its community were officially awarded the well-deserved title of Kwêla’s Dorp van die Jaar 2021.

Greyton Tourism
Heritage Day @ Brigadoon Village

Heritage Day @ Brigadoon Villa...

Happy day at Brigadoon Village with staff in their traditional clothing in celebration of Heritage day!

Brigadoon Village
10 Things to Do in Greyton this Summer

10 Things To Do In Greyton Thi...

Nestled at the foot of the Riviersonderend mountains range, the village holds a variety of lovely activities for nature lovers and go-with-the-flow travellers alike. Here are our top 10  thi...

Xplorio Headquarters
5 Spots to Visit in Greyton

5 Spots To Visit In Greyton

We’ve put together a quick list of 5 attractionsto visit while in Greyton...

Xplorio Headquarters
History Facts about Greyton

History Facts About Greyton

Take a (photo) journey with us through the history of Greyton.

Xplorio Headquarters
37 Years of Community Market

37 Years Of Community Market

After 37 years, the Greyton Market is possibly one of the oldest community markets in South Africa.

The History of Poespasrivier Cottage

The History Of Poespasrivier C...

This heritage, adobe cottage with a traditional country atmosphere has been lovingly restored to its original pristine glory.  Come and experience the Simple Life!

Poespasrivier Cottage
Herbert Vigne - The Father of Greyton

Herbert Vigne - The Father Of ...

Although Herbert Vigne had a rather precarious beginning in the Cape, he was the founding member of Greyton and an intrical part in establishing the charming village.

Xplorio Headquarters
Question 1: CapeNature “Win a Wild Card” Competition 2022

Question 1: CapeNature “Win a Wild Card...

CapeNature

Stand the chance to win a Family Wild Card!

It’s official! Everybody Loves Greyton!

It’s official! Everybody Loves Greyton!

Greyton Tourism

On Sunday the 25th of July the village and its community were officially awarded the well-deserved title of Kwêla’s Dorp van die...

Heritage Day @ Brigadoon Village

Heritage Day @ Brigadoon Village

Brigadoon Village

Happy day at Brigadoon Village with staff in their traditional clothing in celebration of Heritage day!

10 Things to Do in Greyton this Summer

10 Things to Do in Greyton this Summer

Xplorio Headquarters

Nestled at the foot of the Riviersonderend mountains range, the village holds a variety of lovely activities for nature lovers and go-with-t...

5 Spots to Visit in Greyton

5 Spots to Visit in Greyton

Xplorio Headquarters

We’ve put together a quick list of 5 attractionsto visit while in Greyton...

History Facts about Greyton

History Facts about Greyton

Xplorio Headquarters

Take a (photo) journey with us through the history of Greyton.

37 Years of Community Market

37 Years of Community Market

Greyton Conservation Society Village Market

After 37 years, the Greyton Market is possibly one of the oldest community markets in South Africa.

The History of Poespasrivier Cottage

The History of Poespasrivier Cottage

Poespasrivier Cottage

This heritage, adobe cottage with a traditional country atmosphere has been lovingly restored to its original pristine glory.  Come and...

Herbert Vigne - The Father of Greyton

Herbert Vigne - The Father of Greyton

Xplorio Headquarters

Although Herbert Vigne had a rather precarious beginning in the Cape, he was the founding member of Greyton and an intrical part in establis...