Hiking

The turnoff from the old Robertson Road opposite the brickworks up to the top of Badge Hill.

There are several interesting walks through the village, signposted very kindly by the Heritage Society and accessed from the main road Voortrekker Street.

Situated approximately 5km from McGregor on the Robertson road, Vrolijkheid Research Station is involved with the breeding of small game, the preservation of flora & fauna, and the maintenance & control of the hiking trails and bird hides in the area.

This is an easy 3km hike past two beautiful dams, both with bird hides,

A pleasant 8km circular route which winds through the Vrolijkheid Reserve

This is a more strenuous 19km circular trail through the Elandsberg Mountains.

Leading through the spectacular Riviersonderend Mountains with steep gorges, large rock pools and stunning waterfalls, and passing through the Riviersonderend  Conservation Area, this 14km hike requires a reasonable degree of fitness.

The trail may be hiked one way in a day (please arrange transport the other end) or a  2 day "there-and-back" is available. No overnight camping is allowed on the Trail but there is an overnight municipal campsite in Greyton.

Leading through the spectacular Riviersonderend Mountains with steep gorges, large rock pools and stunning waterfalls, and passing through the Riviersonderend  Conservation Area, this 14km hike requires a reasonable degree of fitness.

The trail may be hiked one way in a day (please arrange transport the other end) or a  2 day "there-and-back" is available. No overnight camping is allowed on the Trail but there is an overnight municipal campsite in Greyton.

McGregor-Oakes Falls-McGregor

A very popular option is the 1.5 - 2 hour hike to the breathtakingly beautiful waterfall - take along a picnic and your swimming costume and spend the day relaxing in heavenly surroundings.

Beautiful, unspoilt surroundings - well worth the uphill hike back!

Many thanks to our various guests who very kindly contributed to this page.

For details, Tariffs and brochures of these Hiking Trails, please contact Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve 023 625 1621//71 or e mail vrolijkheid@cnc.org.za