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June 2023 Gansbaai Newsletter
Hello Xplorers!
We love winter in Gansbaai! Stunning sunsets, more time indoors with our loved ones and… food, all the comfort food that comes with the cold months.
In this newsletter, we report on Africa’s first florilegium, celebrate the stars featured on the new SA coins and share a recipe for a hug in a mug. We also connect you with some great local events and specials.
Have You Heard?
Africa’s First Florilegium Showcases The Flower Kingdom
The Florilegium at the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a first on the African continent! It showcases an art collection featuring the area's rare and endangered indigenous plants as well as the insects, pollinators and other creatures associated with them.
Read more here.
SA Honours Whales And Bees On Upgraded Coin Series
The news that the mighty southern right whale and tiny honeybee feature on South Africa’s new coins, has put a smile on all our faces. These charming additions to our currency symbolise the importance of preserving both majestic marine creatures and vital pollinators in our shared ecosystem.
Read more here.
Hug In A Mug Recipe!
Courtesy of OK Foods Gansbaai, try this decadent chocolate mug cake that only takes ten minutes in the microwave.
… because for some of us in winter, chocolate is classified as a vegetable!
Read more here.
Read more interesting local stories here.
Join Us!
Xplorio keeps you up-to-date with the latest events happening in Gansbaai!
Groeneweide Parkrun
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 08:00
Enjoy a family-friendly 5km route in what must be one of Parkrun’s most beautiful settings. Run or walk, you set your own pace!
Read more here.
Friday Morning Mini-Bazaar @ Pretoriussaal
Date: Every Friday
Time: 09:00 - 11:30
Mingle with the locals as you stock up on everything from organic produce and homemade condiments to “bazaar-poeding”, and what somebody once said were possibly the best pancakes in Gansbaai!
Read more here.
Yeti Gravel Race @ Lomond
Date: 15 - 17 June 2023
Time: 18:30 (15 June) / 09:00 (16 June) / 09:00 (17 June)
Get ready for some winter fun on some of Overberg's most legendary gravel roads. This is not just a bike race, it's a bike festival! Three days of bike racing with a rock concert thrown into the mix!
Read more here.
Find a whole lot more to do in Gansbaai here.
Super Savings!
The Xplorio specials pages connect you to winter warming money-saving deals on accommodation, food and drink, products, services and exciting things to do in Gansbaai!
Whale Waters Self Catering Lodge
• 20% OFF Normal Rates!
Read more here.
Komtessa Boutique
• Up To 40% OFF On Selected Jerseys
Read more here.
Sports Therapy Gansbaai
• Buy Four Sessions And GET ONE FREE!
Read more here.
Oppidek Pub & Mama Mia Pizzeria
• Meal SPECIALS EVERY DAY!
Read more here.
Like what you see? Find more of the latest specials and deals here.
Here’s a warm welcome to our newest Xplorio members!
B.A.R.C
Did you know that you can foster a pet from BARC while the animal rescue team finds a suitable home for it? Meet Coco, a neglected dog who made a miraculous recovery with the help of BARC and a loving foster family.
Read more here.
Until Next Time!
“Never stop spreading smiles, chasing dreams, and embracing the magic of life. Keep warm and see you on Xplorio!”
Community Movement Leaders - Empowering Our Communities
A special word of thanks to our Community Movement Leaders for uplifting and empowering our communities throughout the Overberg.
• OK Foods
• Build it
• Grootbos
• The Computer Hut
• Marine Dynamics
• De Hoop
