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GETTING
TO CERES
WHAT TO SEE &
DO
WHERE TO BUY
WHERE TO EAT
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GETTING TO
CERES
All access roads reach the valley
through mountain passes: the R303 from the Koue Bokkeveld in the north through the Gydo
Pass. The R46 from the south through Michell’s Pass in the Skurweberg range; and the
R46 from Touws River and the N1 through the Karoo Poort and Theronsberg Pass in the
foothills of the Hex River Mountains and other ranges.
see Route
Maps
KOUE BOKKEVELD
This is the area north of the Gydo
Pass. A wide range of fruit is grown in this valley. Koue Bokkeveld is not only famous for its red
apples, but also for producing, pears, peaches, plums apricots, potatoes, onions and
wheat.
PRINCE ALFRED’S HAMLET
This village, 10 km north of Ceres was founded in 1861 and named after the
second son of Queen Victoria who had visited South Africa the year before. Mainly
deciduous fruit is farmed. The town has shown rapid growth in industry and business
development in the past five years.
CERES KAROO
The traditional southern entrance to the Karoo was from Ceres through
Karoo Poort. As the traveller enters, he sees before him the vast panorama of the Ceres
Karoo. A level, open, shallow valley with a melancholy atmosphere surrounds it as though it
remembers past years. Now forlorn, the Karoo awaits its inevitable end via erosion.
see Route Maps
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WHERE TO EAT
RESTAURANTS, TEAROOMS AND TAKE AWAYS
| Name |
Comments |
Address |
Telephone number |
| CERES FISHERIES |
Take-aways |
111 Voortrekker St, Ceres 6835 |
Tel. (023) 312 1460 |
HAMLET COUNTRY
LODGE
Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 22:00 |
Pub &
Restaurant |
Voortrekker Road,
Prince Alfred's Hamlet, 6840 |
Tel. (023) 313 3070
hamletlodge@telkomsa.net
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INSPIRA' TI @ 38 OAK
Tue - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
Sat: 09:00 - 13:00 |
Tea Garden, Boutique, Decor
& Gifts
Fireplace for chilly winters days
Book for small functions. |
38 Oak Street
Ceres |
Tel:023 312 2141
Fax:023 316 2840
Cell:072 676 2776
vanessa@lando.co.za |
KUNDALINI RESTAURANT &
CAFÉ
Fri - Sun: 10:00 - 22:00 |
Seasonal menu with fresh food
& organic herbs.
Italian Coffee
Breakfast |
71 Voortrekker Road
Ceres |
Tel: 023 312 3591
Cell: 082 515 2209
kundalini.ceres@yahoo.com |
OPPI BERG RESTAURANT &
GUEST HOUSE
Open 7 days a week from 08:00 till late. |
A la Carte Restaurant
Bookings essential for evening meals and Sunday Lunch Buffet |
PO Box 93
Koue Bokkeveld
6836 |
Tel:023 317 0044
Fax: 086 640 4159
Cell: 083 457 2358
oppiberg@mweb.co.za
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THYME
SQUARE CAFÉ
Mon - Thur: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - till late
Sat: 09:00 - till quiet |
Café &
Restaurant
Caters for in-house special occasions. |
35 Voortrekker
Road, Ceres Square, Ceres, 6835 |
Tel: 023 316 2774
Fax: 086 541 2826
Cell: 072 073 3702 / 083 461 2668
nick@ubiqua.co.za |
TOLL HOUSE RESTAURANT &
FARM STALL Restaurant:
Tue, Thur - Sat:
08:30 - 17:00
Wed: 08:30 - 22:00
Sun: 08:30 - 15:00
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Fully Licensed Restaurant &
Country Shop with locally home made and fresh produce
Setting: Mountain views, shady trees and riverstream.
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On R46 in Michell's
Pass, outside Ceres |
Restaurant Contact:
Tel: 023 312 1211
reint.grobler@gmail.com
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| VILLAGE
RESTAURANT & GUEST HOUSE
Breakfast: Mon - Sat: 08h00 - 09h30
Lunch: Mon - Sat:
12h00 - 14h30
Dinner: Mon - Sat:
18h30 - till late (kitchen closes at 21h30)
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A la Carte Restaurant
& Fully Licensed
Accommodation: Guest House with 3 Star Grading & AA (Highly
Recommended)
Caters for functions, weddings,
anniversaries, conferences etc.
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64 Vos Street, Ceres, 6835 |
Tel. (023) 3162035
villageguest@telkomsa.net
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WIMPY Ceres
Mon -
Fri: 08:00 - 19:00
Sat: 08:00 - 18:00
Sun: 08:30 - 14:00
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Restaurant &
Take-Aways |
Shop 24, De Keur Centre
Voortrekker Road
Ceres, 6835 |
Tel/Fax: 023 312 2144
wimpy258@pfoods.netralink.co.za |
WITHERLEY'S
BISTRO
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 07:15 17:00 & 18:00 - 21:00
Sat: 08:00 - 16:00 & 18:00 - 21:00
Sun: 08:00 - 15:00
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Bistro
Sunday 3-Course Buffet:
@ R65 p/p (12:00 - 15:00)
Caters for functions, weddings, conferences
etc.
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Ceres Inn, Voortrekker Street, Ceres, 6835 |
Tel. (023) 312 2325
Fax. (023) 312 2327
herbergceres@lando.co.za
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WHAT TO SEE & DO
4X4
ROUTES
CERES GOLF COURSE
SAN ROCK PAINTINGS
FARM TOURS
Guided tour to visit a working fruit farm to see packaging &
drying of fruit. During the months of December - April. Tours available
from Mondays to Thursdays. All tours depart from the Ceres Tourism
Bureau. Bookings essential.
Contact the Ceres
Tourism Bureau (023) 3161287
BABA'S JêM
Visit Eileen Baron for home-made treats - jam, chutney, etc. Visitors can even stir and taste during visits or be served homemade bread/vetkoek with Jam and Coffee/Tea.
Groups are welcome, but need to book in advance.
Eileen Baron
13 Bester Street, Ceres, 6835
Cell: 072 336 9950
Tel/Fax: 023 312 3545
babasjem@telkomsa.net
TOY CAR COLLECTION:
See a display of toy cars at Valley Funerals, currently the biggest private collection in South Africa.
Contact Mitch Jantjies
Cell: 082 575 3181
valley@polka.co.za
HORSE RIDING:
Hamlet Equestrian Centre in Prince Alfred’s Hamlet
offers horse riding for all.
Other activities include:
- riding
lessons
- children horse parties
- camps
- stabling
- scenic outrides
All riders are welcome and no experience is needed.
For bookings contact Suzette at 083 287 7751 or E-mail: wbotha@ceres.co.za
KLONDYKE CHERRY FARM
Pick your own cherries from mid-November to end December at Klondyke Cherry Farm. The farm is situated
30km outside Ceres.
Visitors can spend the day picnicking.
Tel.
(023) 3121521 Fax. (023) 3122877
SNOWFALLS IN WINTER
During winter when snowfalls occur which are low and heavy enough to be
reached by road please contact the Ceres Tourism Bureau who will advise you on
the best routes, to avoid damage to vehicles and farmer's properties when visiting the
snow. Alternately take a 4x4 Bedford ride into the snow in the
Matroosberg Nature Reserve (Tel: Cordré Smith: (023)
3122282).
THE TOLL HOUSE
Michell’s Pass, which opened in 1848, passes through magnificent
countryside and fascinating rock formations. The Toll House was declared a national monument in
1972.
TRANSPORT RIDERS’ MUSEUM
The name "Togryers
Museum" originated from the great influence that the transport riders had on the
development of Ceres. The completion of Michell's
Pass in 1848 made the town accessible to wagons, and the main routes to the diamond
fields passing through Ceres. This lasted until the railway line to the north by-passed
Ceres.
In the museum the visitor can see a collection of wagons that were used in
Ceres during the period 1880 - 1940. Some of the interesting wagons on display are: - a
spider, half-tent wagon, hearse and two Cape carts. The other collections include the
earthquake of 1969, the midwife in the early 20th century, and some equipment used by
furriers and wagon makers. The museum also has an interesting collection of Africana
books.
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 -
17:00. Tel. (023) 3122045
MATROOSBERG MOUNTAIN DRIVE
With 4x4 5-ton Bedford truck up into the
Matroosberg Mountains. See detailed information regarding more activities
at Matroosberg Reserve website www.matroosberg.com
Booking essential Tel. (023) 3122282
KAAP AGRI CO-OP
Visit Kaap Agri’s wine section, offering various wines of the Breedekloof wine route.
Tel: 023 312 1094
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 12:00
KOELFONTEIN ESTATE
Koelfontein is the Ceres region’s only wine producer and their award-winning wines are available in selected outlets in Ceres & Prince Alfred’s Hamlet, as well as directly on the farm.
Wine tasting can be done by appointment only: Tel: 023 313 3130 Monday - Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
BUSHMAN PAINTINGS
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Kagga Kamma Private Game Reserve
100 km North of Ceres. Visitors can see paintings on a day visit or
overnight stay.
Tel. (021) 8724343
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Houdenbek Farm 57 km from Ceres in
the Koue Bokkeveld. A variety of paintings on hiking trail.
Must stay overnight to see rock paintings.
Tel (023) 3170759
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Kunje Farm 90 km from Ceres. Rock
paintings visible on day hike.
Tel. (022) 9213536
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Wethu Experience Based at
Op-die-Berg 45 km from Ceres. Experience some of the best paintings
in South Africa on a guided tour with one of our local guides.
Optional lunch.
Tel (023) 3170625
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LIST
OF ALL ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
WHERE TO BUY
LA PETITE MARGUERITE
CRAFT SHOP Tel (023) 3162811
SEASON BEADS -
A project for unemployed local woman
As many of the farm workers are unemployed in winter and unable to sustain their
families,we started a season of beadwork to provide for the needs of
their families.
Come, buy and experience the craft of beadwork at our local workshop.
Trading Hours: Mon - Thurs: 08h00 - 12h30, 13h00 -
16h30 & Friday: 8h00 - 16h00
Melanie Kershoff
P O Box 643
Ceres, 6835
Tel: 023 316 2244
BASSON SPORT
Sunhats, Caps, Fishing gear and fresh-water fishing permits
Tel (023) 3121270
WALLET FRUIT KIOSK
We sell: Fruit juice from the Ceres Valley, Fresh fruit & vegetables, and dried
fruit.
19 Joubert Street
Ceres, 6835
Tel: 023 312 1159
Fax: 023 312 1164
Cell: 082 897 2114
E-mail: williams@wol.co.za
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