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Things to see in George, South Africa (South Africa): 14 places and when to go
George, South Africa is a city in South Africa with around 175,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (9), Museums and art (2). The best known are Victoria Bay, Outeniqua Transport Museum and Bobbejaansberg. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -33.95, 22.45
- Population
- About 175,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Mountains (9) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 292 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cradock's Berg, at 1,579 m.
What to see in George, South Africa
The places in and around George, South Africa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Victoria BayPlace in Western Cape, South Africa11 km
- Outeniqua Transport MuseumTransport and railway museum in George, South Africa2.6 km
- BobbejaansbergMountain near Sedgefield, Western Cape, South Africa27 km
- CamferskloofbergMountain in South Africa13 km
- Cradock's BergMountain in South Africa6.3 km
- George PeakMountain in South Africa4.4 km
- Kapp se BakenpiekSummit13 km
- KransbergMountain in South Africa7.7 km
- SkurwebergMountain in Outeniqua, near George, Western Cape, South Africa; geonames ID = 95492121 km
- TierkopSummit7.0 km
- VandalenspiekMountain in South Africa4.5 km
- George MuseumMuseum1.0 km
- Herold WinesWinery9.8 km
- Pass-to-Pass TrailHiking7.9 km
When to go to George, South Africa
The best time to visit George, South Africa is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:01
- FebBest time13:13
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:09
- MayPossible10:14
- JunPossible9:45
- JulPossible9:57
- AugPossible10:44
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:52
- NovBest time13:48
- DecBest time14:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to George, South Africa
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 292 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mossel Bay8 places38 km
- Oudtshoorn5 places48 km
- Knysna13 places55 km
- The Crags7 places94 km
- Storms River7 places133 km
- Beaufort West7 places179 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in George, South Africa?
The best known: Victoria Bay, Outeniqua Transport Museum, Bobbejaansberg, Camferskloofberg, Cradock's Berg. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit George, South Africa?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45.
How do you get to George, South Africa?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 292 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with George, South Africa as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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