Once again easyfile updated itself and once again i cant log in. We traveled the road on 26 december 2015, from winterton up the oliviershoek pass and past sterkfontein dam, in heavy mist. Oliviershoek pass in bergville, kwazulu natal sa venues. R 74 oliviershoek pass road condition bergville message. The area is a mass of deep dark pine forest that overlooks the northern reaches of the royal natal national park, which boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in. Nestled in the unspoiled surroundings of the drakensberg mountain range a world heritage site lies cathedral peak hotel, one of south africas premier resort hotels.
There is still a longish section where only one half of the road is completed and where a stopgo situation is active. For the town in western australia, see harrismith, western australia this article needs additional citations for verification. For many years, the 23 km section from the r712 to the summit of oliviershoek pass was in a terrible state of disrepair due to a dispute between the provincial government and the company contracted to do a complete revamp, to the point where the road was virtually impassable. After that theres about 34kms that do not have road markings.
Abundant fossilised burrow casts immediately after the permotriassic boundary in southern africa suggest that fossorialism was widely developed in many tetrapods more than 250 million years ago. The bent arm bar is open daily for refreshments that include local beers. Oliviershoek pass oliviershoekpass is a pass a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other see also gap and has the latitude of. A key to the infraspecific taxa, the complete synonymy and the formal descriptions are given.
Clear sky, temperature 10, 0 mm, light breeze, 2 ms from west. Oliviershoek pass self catering house, cottage, chalet. Oliviershoek pass bergville message board tripadvisor. The swimming pool is situated opposite the open grass area near the restaurant. Caterpillar and catfish cookhouse is situated on the crest of the oliviershoek pass, overlooking the majestic northern drakensburg. Taxonomic notes on the genus stephania menispermaceae in. Self catering oliviershoek pass accommodation will occupy the majority of these listings. Apart from finishing some road markings, the road is in mint condition and is a pleasure to drive. Road conditions and distance calculator automobile association of. I am able to help you solve various it, networking and related problems. Little switzerland resort r74 by oliviershoek pass bergville kwazulunatal.
Polderhoek was a small hamlet north of the menin road close to the village of gheluvelt and not far from polygon wood. Tourist attractions in oliviershoek pass, kwazulunatal. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Things to do in oliviershoek pass south africa travel blog. The phatt chef roadside diner is on the premises, open for breakfast, lunch and. This article needs additional citations for verification. Bergville is nestled at the foothills of the drakensberg and is known as the gateway to the northern drakensburg. The oliviershoek pass petfriendly accommodation and the oliviershoek pass wheelchairfriendly accommodation facilities can vary between large oliviershoek pass hotels as well as small room only accommodation.
May 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. The large and beautiful sterkfontein dam which forms part of the tugela vaal water scheme that supplies water to johannesburg is in this area. It is situated 30 km south of harrismith, over the steep oliviershoek pass at kerkenberg. The drakensberg r74 road between harrismith and oliviershoek pass to be repaired as a matter of urgency.
The route takes travellers past the mammoth sterkfontein dam the largest earthwall damn in the country, as well as the driekloof dam, woodstock dam and kilburn dam in addition to the incredibly beautiful vistas that this pass takes one. Oliviershoek pass bed and breakfast cheap hotel guest. It was named for sir harry smith, a 19thcentury british governor and high commissioner of the cape colony. Oliviershoek pass lies along the alternative route r74 from harrismith to durban the border of the free state and kwazulunatal provinces is as the top of the oliviershoek pass. After importing data, every time you open a workbook excel warns you by displaying a posted in tips leave a comment easyfile updated now i cant log in. It lies on route 74 which is a more scenic alternative to the n3 toll road. Mikes pass is a demanding gravel 4x4 pass high in the mountains near bergville. The green painted writing is protected against natural elements such as the wind and rain by a glass case, which was placed over the writing much later. You can visit five open pass pages on mountain passes south africa to. Kzn tourism officials have stepped up to ensure that the drakensberg r74 road between harrismith and oliviershoek pass will be. I am here to assist couples in searching for recommended services for planning their perfect wedding. I have just travelled oliviershoek pass going down. This big pass, which has a height difference of 471 metres and a length of.
This road takes you past sterkfontein dam, down oliviershoek pass, to bergville. It had always been our intention to avoid traveling at night and, as darkness fell, for the first. The reward for the drive, or ride for this is also a popular mtb route is the more than spectacular view, the fresh air, and snow in winter. Bergville is equidistant from johannesburg and durban and is also known as the gateway to the northern drakensberg. Book this property and collect stamps after your stay. Self catering accommodation drakensberg windmill farm south.
Burrowing is a widespread adaptation in terrestrial mammals and is highly beneficial for brooding, predator avoidance and protection from extreme climates. Taxon accounts are supplemented with geographical distribution records, notes on the ecology and known traditional uses. Oliviershoek pass condition r74 to durban bergville forum. Hi all, planning to drive on oliviershoek pass soon. Note for the 3 routes indicated below, the comparison is between the n3 off ramp at harrismith, and the turn off into the northern drakensberg at the foot of the oliviershoek pass. We drove the pass this weekend coming up from bergville. Oliviershoek pass oliviershoekpass south africa map, weather and photos.
The 30 best places in bergville, kwazulunatal best. Situated at the border post, a joint venture in the northern drakensberg between 3 properties, this used to be home to the renowned caterpillar catfish cookhouse, situated on top of oliviershoek pass on the r74, right on the free state kwa zulu natal border, here in our magnificent mountains. Caterpillar and catfish cookhouse accommodation in oliviershoek pass for hipcats, jetlags, gourmets, dipsomaniacs, the bossa nova and the boogie woogie. Oliviershoek pass, showing damage to the road, now repaired. It saw fighting during the first battle of ypres in 1914 and then remained in german hands until after the end of third ypres in 1917. Self catering hlalanathi drakensberg resort drakensberg. The following hotel, bed and breakfast and guest house accommodation is suitable for visiting oliviershoek pass.
Take the bergville colenso winterton r74 off ramp, 5km after the escort ultra city. Gps satellite navigation please use these coordinates. Mr matthews wrapped up shooting for the bbc special late in the morning on february 8 at the top of oliviershoek pass and said the pair headed towards bivane. R74 oliviershoek pass, jagersrust, 3350, kwazulunatal, south africa. N3 toll concession advised motorists to either delay their journeys or to make use of the r74 oliviershoek pass as an. R 74 oliviershoek pass road condition bergville forum. Oliviershoek pass r74 kzn mountain passes south africa.
The living and dining area leading out onto the sundeck offers breathtaking views on the whole valley. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Would like to get an update from recent travellers how the condition ofbthe road is. The route starts off near harrismith, then traverses oliviershoek pass, bergville and. The oliviershoek pass straddles the border between the free state and kwazulunatal just a few kilometres to the south of the starkly beautiful sterkfontein dam nature reserve. It is situated by the wilge river, alongside the n3 highway, about midway between johannesburg, about 300 km to the northwest, and durban to the southeast. Oliviershoek pass straddles the border between the free state and kwazulunatal, but the majority of the pass falls within the latter province. The phatt chef roadside diner, oliviershoek pass, northern. The route starts off near harrismith, then traverses oliviershoek pass, bergville and winterton, before rejoining the n3 just north of estcourt. Stephania is represented by one species stephania abyssinica and two infraspecific taxa in this region.
This route takes you via the oliviershoek pass, traditionally used to access the drakensberg, from johannesburg and through winterton from durban. This scenic route takes you pass the oliviershoek pass an old route connecting the northern part of south africa. Oliviershoek pass oliviershoekpass map, weather and. Isis trio planned to kill infidel british couple in. The video was made on the day when the main route via van reenens pass was closed due to an accident, so the volume of traffic is heavier than could be expected on a more typical day. Use the page number links below to view more pages. Mop up operations were underway to open the road as soon as possible. Yr weather forecast for oliviershoek, kwazulunatal. R 74 oliviershoek pass road condition 15 february 2019. After some thought, i came up with a list of broekwettingly funny gags i heard during the sixties and seventies deadbaby jokes, froginablender jokes, boysnames jokes, and so on. Harrismith is a large town in the free state province of south africa. E please note, roadworks on the r74 have been completed and the route is open to traffic. The phatt chef roadside diner, oliviershoek pass, northern drakensberg, northern drakensberg, kzn free state border.
Get your 3day weather forecast for oliviershoek, kwazulunatal, south africa. Cathedral peak hotel is a welcome family retreat with a host of childrens facilities including pony rides, a childrens playground, jumping castle, heated paddling pool and trampoline. This happens when van reenans pass is closed off to motorists during bad weather, but you can also use it as a scenic alternative that might appear on the face it as a detour, but brings one close enough to the beauty of the northern drakensberg to make it. Situated on the r74, we are the alternate, toll free route to the busy n3. The oliviershoek pass is situated in the mighty drakensberg mountain range, bordering the free state and boasting spectacular views of kwazulunatal. We left free state, raced over oliviershoek pass, and flew into the province of kwazulunatal. Occasionally a oliviershoek pass guest house will ask you to request a quotation.