|
Further upstream, the Mooi River Falls are a marvellous site when the
river is in flood. Outside the town, the Craigieburn
Dam has camping sites and picnic spots. The predominant occupation
in the area is dairying and stock farming.
 The
Mooi River
area is home to several of South Africa's finest stud farms of which several
offer tours to visitors. The king of the local stud farms is Summerhill
(0333 31314) which attracts clients from around the world and has won
numerous awards. Visits take around an hour. For those who are looking
for a convenient pitstop, the old station has been converted into the
Station Masters Arms.
Mooi River is part of the Midlands
Meander the most interesting attractions being The Linen Loft and
Sharrow Weaving.
The Mooi River Transitional Local Council, PO Box 47,
Mooi River 3300,
033 2631221 (+fx)
The Rhode Museum
is in an old house owned by a local businessman - Edgar Rohde. There are
displays covering dairying, polo, old Mooi River, a photographic display
of Bruntville - the local African township, Zulu
beadwork and other settler items.
|
|
