EXPLORE THE MIDLANDS
DISCOVER hidden gems
With the Midlands Meander on our doorstep, you’re unlikely to run out of things to do and see. Gowrie Farm is the ideal base from which to explore this diverse area.
Artisans
DARGLE VALLEY POTTERY
Specialists in fireproof clay fireplaces, Moroccan tagines, pizza ovens, terracotta plant pots, and more.
Contact: +27(0)82 420 7729
Address: Fort Nottingham Road
Distance: 27.9 km
INDEZI RIVER CREAMERY
Handcrafted, artisanal variety of cows' and goats' milk dairy products.
Contact: +27(0)33 492 0571
Address: Fort Nottingham Road
Distance: 16.4 km
ARDMORE CERAMICS
High-end, African-inspired artwork, decor, homeware, and fashion.
Contact: +27(0)33 004 0032
Address: Caversham Rd, Lidgetton, 3270
Distance: 15.5 km
Adventure
KARKLOOF HORSE TRAILS
Guided horse trails in the beautiful Karkloof Valley.
Contact: +27(0)83 480 2051
Address: Karkloof 14, Howick, 3290
Distance: 47.2 Km
QUAD BIKING AT SIERRA RESORT
Guided quad bike trails.
Contact: +27(0)66 426 5301
Address: R4V6+WH, Mooi River, 3300
Distance: 37.4 Km
KARKLOOF CANOPY TOURS
Guided zip-lining tours in the Karkloof Forest Reserve with views of a waterfall & the valley.
Contact: +27(0)76 241 2888
Address: Karkloof Rd, Howick, 3290
Distance: 49.3 km
ESCAPE FLY FISHING
Guided fishing tours and expert advice.
Contact: +27(0)83 607 6109
Address: 107 Peter Brown Dr, PMBurg 3201
Distance: 57.8 Km
DINING
BLUEBERRY CAFE
Contemporary, local country meals. Breakfast & Lunch only.
Contact: +27(0)33 266 7132
Address: R103, Nottingham Road
Distance: 6.3 km
SKYE BISTRO RESTAURANT
Fine dining, contemporary country cuisine restaurant.
Contact: +27(0)33 266 6217
Address: Fordoun, Nottingham Road
Distance: 6.7 km
NOTTINGHAM ROAD HOTEL
Pub fare and children’s playground
Contact: +27(0)33 266 6151
Address: R103 Old Main Road, Nottingham Road
Distance: 1.6 km
BIERFASSL PUB AND RESTAURANT
Traditional Austrian pub offering hearty meals and craft beers.
Contact: +27(0)33 266 6320
Address: R103 Nottingham Road
Distance: 0.5 k
LA LAMPARA
Authentic, Italian cuisine.
Contact: +27(0)82 416 0195
Address: Balgowan
Distance: 15.3 km
CAVERSHAM MILL RESTAURANT
Country comfort food.
Contact: +27(0)33 234 4524
Address: Caversham Mill Restaurant, Caversham Valley
Distance: 15.8 km
HIGHGATE WINE ESTATE
Wine tastings, delicious food, and event venue.
Contact: +27(0)66 449 2620
Address: R103, Dargle
Distance: 22.6 km
FABLE EATERY
Fresh, local cuisine, open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner on Friday & Saturday only.
Contact: +27(0)72 046 7516
Address: 85 Curry’s Post Road
Distance: 20.5 km
Culture
NELSON MANDELA CAPTURE SITE
Sculpture and visitor center marking the arrest site of Nelson Mandela in 1962.
Contact: +27(0)72 351 0967
Address: R103, Howick, 3290
Distance: 27.1 km
FORT NOTTINGHAM MUSEUM
Museum inside an old fort, with exhibits of the early
settlers that came to the Natal Midlands around 1856.
Contact: +27(0)33 266 6482
Address: Fort Nottingham Road
Distance: 15 km
ZULU-MPOPHOMENI TOURISM
Experience the authentic Zulu culture and explore unspoiled township life.
Contact: +27(0)33 238 0288
Address: Nelson Mandela Avenue, Mpophomeni, 3290
Distance: 50.3 km
KARKLOOF CONSERVATION CENTRE
Two world-class bird hides on private, working farms - possible to spot all 3 crane species here.
Contact: +27(0)76 147 6686
Address: Howick, 3290
Distance: 44.4 km
Spa & Wellness
INDIGO FIELDS
Contact: +27(0)33 266 6101
Address: R103, Nottingham Road, 3280
Distance: 4.7 km
BROOKDALE HEATH HYDRO
Contact: +27(0)33 266 6208
Address: R103, Nottingham Road, 3280
Distance: 1.6 km
FORDOUN SPA
Contact: +27(0)33 266 6217
Address: Nottingham Road, Midlands, 3280
Distance: 6.7 km
SHOPPING
COUNTRY COMPANY
High quality French/English inspired clothing and footwear, decor, furniture and gifts.
Contact: +27(0)33 266 6359
Address: Old Main Road, Nottingham Road, 3280
Distance: 1.7 km
CULAMOYA CHIMES
The largest selection of handcrafted, tuned wind chimes.
Contact: +27(0)82 565 5503
Address: Currys Post Rd, Howick, 3290
Distance: 30.1 km
TSONGA SHOES & HANDBAGS
Handbags and shoes made from the world’s finest leather
Contact: +27(0)87 379 6904
Address: Lidgetton, Midlands, 3300
Distance: 19.1 km
SHUTTLEWORTH WEAVING
Unique, handwoven rugs, throws and wearables.
Contact: +27(0)76 709 3049
Address: 1 Notties Avenue D111, Nottingham Road, 3280
Distance: 1.3 km
SPIRAL BLUE
Variety of exotic wares - decor, clothing, jewellery, crystals, gifts
Contact: +27(0)33 234 4799
Address: R103, Lions River
Distance: 21.7 km
THE UGLY DUCKLING
Furniture, carpets, artifacts, handicrafts, throws,
clothing.
Contact: +27(0)33 267 7263
Address: 84 Main Road, Nottingham Road
Distance: 1.2 km
GROUNDCOVER LEATHER COMPANY
Scatter cushions, table clothes, furniture.
Contact: +27(0)33 004 0032
Address: Caversham Rd, Lidgetton, 3270
Distance: 15.5 km