Route 62 (South Africa)
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Route 62 is a major roadway in South Africa.
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A relaxing alternative to the busy N2 highway, Route 62 offers travellers on the way from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth an interesting and relaxing inland alternative to the busy N2 freeway. Not only is this route quicker – it also allows visitors to travel along sections of the acclaimed Garden Route and a host of other interesting and scenic towns.
Starting in Tulbagh, the route goes through Worcester, Robertson, Montagu, Oudtshoorn, and a number of other towns. The route takes in the Boland mountains, Breede River valley and the Little Karoo.
The section from Tulbagh to Oudtshoorn claims to be the longest wine route in the world.
[edit] Destinations along the way:
Between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth you will be able to stop a while in the following fantastic towns: Montagu - with its thermal baths and fruit trees. Barrydale and Ladysmith – beautiful towns, extremely popular amongst hikers. Zoar and Amalienstein - former mission stations. Calitzdorp – the centre of the South African Port wine production. Oudtshoorn - South African centre of ostrich breeding. The Wine Route - Route 62 leads through the wine-growing areas of Wellington, Tulbagh, Worcester, Robertson and the Klein Karoo and is thus one of the longest wine routes in the world. Most of the wine farms welcome visitors for wine tasting and lunches.
[edit] Activities along Route 62:
Each destination along Route 62 offers unique opportunities. Activities include: wine tours, safari drives, tribal art, cultural tours and museums. Adventure activities along Route 62 include hiking, mountain climbing, 4x4 routes, canoeing, horse riding, ostrich riding, fishing and caving.
