Beautiful hikes to waterfalls, ancient Lemonwood forests and the spectacular Anderson Dam.
If your curiosity entices you beyond the bounds of The Shire, the area offers a variety of active and leisurely pursuits.
Explore the forest
- Horseback trails
- Superb bird watching
- Mountain bike trails
- Hiking trails
- The Shire Wild Bulb Nursery
Spot of sport
Canoe hire on Gubu dam, excellent trout fishing.
- Golf
- Tennis
- Squash
- Archery Rock-climbing & bouldering
- Abseiling
Cultural experience
Visit the remarkable Stationary Engine Museum; take a trip to Old Thomas River Historical Village with its rock art museum and tours, or Mqwali Xhosa Cultural Village.
- local artists
- Galleries
- Pottery
- Workshops
