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Things to see in Graaff-Reinet (South Africa): 19 places and when to go
Graaff-Reinet is a town in South Africa with around 63,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (9), Museums and art (7). The best known are Camdeboo National Park, Groote Kerk, Graaff-Reinet and Hester Rupert Art Museum. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -32.3, 24.54
- Population
- About 63,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Mountains (9) · Museums and art (7) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 213 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ouberg, at 1,701 m.
What to see in Graaff-Reinet
The places in and around Graaff-Reinet, 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.
- Camdeboo National ParkNational park in the Eastern Cape, South Africa5.7 km
- Groote Kerk, Graaff-ReinetChurch in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa5.6 km
- Hester Rupert Art MuseumMuseum5.4 km
- SpandaukopMountain in Eastern Cape, South Africa2.7 km
- Andries Pretorius MemorialStatue in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa7.7 km
- Conical HillMountain in South Africa20 km
- GoewermentskopMountain in Afrique du Sud19 km
- GoliatskraalkopMountain in South Africa21 km
- OubergMountain north of Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa25 km
- SkilpadbergMountain in Eastern Cape, South Africa19 km
- SlangkopMountain near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape28 km
- SuurbergMountain near Graaf-Reinet in Eastern Cape, South Africa; geonames ID = 95125628 km
- VuilkopMountain in South Africa27 km
- Jan Rupert Art CentreGallery5.1 km
- Military HistoryMuseum5.5 km
- Old LibraryMuseum5.4 km
- Old ResidencyMuseum5.4 km
- Reinet HouseMuseum5.4 km
- Urqouhart HouseMuseum5.5 km
When to go to Graaff-Reinet
The best time to visit Graaff-Reinet 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 time13:54
- FebBest time13:09
- MarBest time12:14
- AprBest time11:12
- MayPossible10:21
- JunPossible9:54
- JulPossible10:05
- AugPossible10:49
- SepPossible11:49
- OctBest time12:49
- NovBest time13:41
- DecBest time14:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 54. In January, 19 of the 19 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 Graaff-Reinet
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 213 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
- Nieu-Bethesda5 places48 km
- Middelburg, Eastern Cape6 places100 km
- Uitenhage5 places181 km
- Beaufort West7 places185 km
- Storms River7 places196 km
- Gqeberha20 places210 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Graaff-Reinet?
The best known: Camdeboo National Park, Groote Kerk, Graaff-Reinet, Hester Rupert Art Museum, Spandaukop, Andries Pretorius Memorial. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Graaff-Reinet?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 54.
How do you get to Graaff-Reinet?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 213 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Graaff-Reinet as the destination and these 19 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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