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Tulbagh is situated 120km north of Cape Town and lies at the northern edge of the beautiful fertile Breede River Valley. It is surrounded by three mountain ranges - the Obiqua mountains to the west - the Winterhoek range to the North and the Witzenberg to the east. During the winter months these mountains are often covered in snow. The Great Winterhoek is a challenge to serious hikers.
The town was established in 1743 when the first church was built. The area was extensively damaged in the 1969 earthquake and many of the old buildings were almost destroyed. Every building in the present Church Street was restored to its original form and were all declared National Monuments. There are five museums in and around Tulbagh.
Activities in the area include mountain biking, hiking, walking, horseriding, fishing, cellar tours, birding as well as 4 X 4 trails.
Contact the local tourist information centre or visit the following website: www.tulbagh.com
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