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Waterval Boven accommodation. A sturdy five-arch bridge a short distance below the tunnel was declared a a national monument in 1963. It was constructed of dressed stone cut in Italy.
The bridge carried the famous Eastern Line or Oosterlijn railway track accross the precipitous gorge of the Dwaalheuwel Spruit. It opened to rail traffic on 20 June 1894 and the rack rail ran along the bridge until it was no longer needed.
The bridge was then converted to a road bridge and served as such for many years until the new tunnel was constructed next to the NZASM Tunnel, and the present road was completed.
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Things to do near Five-Arch Bridge
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Krugerhof was the last residence of President Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger in the South African Republic (ZAR).
Kruger was born in 1825 in the Cape Colony. He took part in the Great Trek, 1836 - 1838, and became Commandant General of the ZAR in 1862. He was elected to his first term as Presiden... [ read more... ] |
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The 70m-high Elands River Falls can be seem through the NZASM tunnel. Declared a national monument, the falls lends its name to two towns. Waterval Boven (Dutch for above the waterfall) and Waterval Onder (below the waterfall) are situated about 10km apart in the beautiful Elandsberg range where th... [ read more... ] |
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The Dullstroom Dam Nature Reserve is best know for its trout fishing, but the reserve also offers fantasitic hikes through the unusual vegetation. Temporary fishing liscences can purchased easily and will allow the holder to fish for brown and rainbow trout at a number of dam and river locations.
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---Crocodile Canoe Marathon---
One of the toughest canoe races in South Africa is held on a yearly basis in Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga.... [ read more... ] |
Accommodation near Five-Arch Bridge
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Situated 290 km from Johannesburg on the Waterval Boven - Nelspruit Road, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve embraces an enclosed valley of approximately 257 hectares of some of the most beautiful mountain country to be found in the Waterval Boven district. The accomodation consists of a 3 bedroom, ... [ read more... ] |
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A luxurious B&B on the edge of a cliff with eleven hectares of garden bordering a Nature Reserve. Our fully licensed Bar will serve you a cold cocktail or beer, whilst you enjoy the MAGNIFICIENT VIEWS from the deck or the swimming pool. Discover our well manicured garden. English, German and Dutch s... [ read more... ] |
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Ideally situated en route to Kruger National Park and Mozambique.
We are blessed with abundant bird life, lovely mountain views and visitors like dassie, mongoose and otters. During winter the Egyptian Geese visit and show-off their goslings. From April-July every year you can pick your own pecan n... [ read more... ] |
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The Guest House offers luxurious rooms in a tranquil setting to enjoy a relaxing stay. Boven Villa has 5 bedrooms, a Master Bedroom which has it's own deck and luxurious bathroom with a double bath and shower, 2 en-suite bedrooms and 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom. The rooms are spacious, well ap... [ read more... ] |
