McGregor,
at your own pace.
Make a day of galleries, coffee and a little heritage wandering. Check McGregor Tourism for current places, events and opening hours.
Explore McGregor TourismLIFE ON MOUNTAIN TIMEDo a little.
Do a little.
Feel everything.
Big walks, slow swims and the simple pleasure of being outside. Set your own pace.
01 / SWIM & SLOW DOWN · ON SITEYour kind of
Your kind of
pool day.
The Onverwacht cottages share a swimming pool. Eagle’s Nest House has a pool of its own. Bring a swimming towel, your favourite book and a little less urgency.
Swimming is for staying guests, subject to current host rules and pool conditions. Supervise children. No river or dam swimming access is promised.
Find your poolside base02 / FOLLOW THE MOUNTAINSTrade your screen
Trade your screen
for a trail.
The iconic Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail: 14 km over the mountains between McGregor and Greyton. A different kind of day, one step at a time.
Explore the trail
McGregor,
Long conversations.
Slow evenings.
An easy meal, your people and the mountain air. Use designated braai areas and follow your hosts’ current fire restrictions. Ask which walking areas are open to guests.
What to bringOne more reason
to stay outside.
Fynbos, changing light and a little stargazing when skies are clear. Bring a warm layer and a torch, and leave nature as you found it.
See the photo journalA LITTLE FURTHER AFIELDMake room for
Make room for
the unexpected.
Oakes Falls & natural pools
A memorable stop along the Boesmanskloof hike, not an on-site swimming facility. Access, water levels and conditions vary. Confirm current advice before setting out; natural pools are not supervised swimming facilities.
Official details & accessBird hides & a picnic
Make time for birdwatching and a picnic at Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve. Confirm day-entry arrangements directly with CapeNature.
Official details & accessExplore on two wheels
Vrolijkheid has a marked 8 km mountain-bike route. Bring your own bicycle, or ask McGregor Tourism about bike rental and local route options.
Official details & accessMAKE A LITTLE MORE TIMELess checking off.
Less checking off.
More settling in.
A few ideas for your own itinerary. Outings, meals, permits and transport are not included in your accommodation.
- 01
Arrive & exhale
Unpack, put the kettle on and settle in for a sunset braai.
- 02
Choose your pace
A properly planned hike, or a slow morning and a swim.
- 03
One more mountain morning
Coffee, breakfast and a final look at the view before departure.
- 01
A day for the mountains
Choose a suitable permitted hike, with transport arranged in advance.
- 02
A morning for the village
Drive to McGregor for galleries, coffee and wandering.
- 03
Leave the rest open
Birdwatching at Vrolijkheid, books by the pool, and time to change your mind.