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Mooi River accommodation. We invite you to explore, indulge and dream amongst the gentle hills and warm-hearted people who call the KwaZulu Natal Midlands home. The Midlands Meander route is situated between the city of Pietermaritzburg in the East and the majestic uKhahlamba Drakensberg mountain range (a World Heritage Site) in the West, in the uMgungundlovu district, one of eight regions of the ‘Zulu Kingdom’. In the Midlands, life is lived at a gentler pace, we take time to chat to strangers in the trading store and shell our own peas. On your visit, explore the forests and farmlands and the small villages inhabited by interesting characters. Gather inspiration and original art from world-class crafters, enjoy gracious hospitality, savour new flavours and celebrate memorable moments. May you be enticed to return to this Good Place.
The Midlands Meander is South Africa's first, largest and most popular arts and crafts route in South Africa, and is currently consulting to the European Union on tourism route development through the Collabor8 programme.
The MMA will be celebrating its 25th birthday in 2010.
The Meander extends over a distance of over 80 kms between Pietermaritzburg and Mooi River.
The Midlands Meander Association comprises a voluntary group of like-minded people who share a vision, formally constituted in 2000 as a Section 21 company.
Since its humble beginnings, the Midlands Meander has grown into a vibrant network consisting of 210 members, which make a substantial contribution to the local economy in terms of expenditure and employment as well as undertaking social responsibility activities (tourism and environmental education in 19 rural schools, and studies of the Karkloof Blue Butterfly.)
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Fort Durnford was constructed as a frontier post after alarm caused by the Langalibalele Rebellion in 1873. Major Antony Durnford of the Colonial Engineers selected the site and possibly also designed it. Certainly his signature is on the plans. Today the Fort is the home of the Estcourt Museum.
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Accommodation near Midlands Meander
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Whether you are visiting Kwazulu Natal for business, pleasure, or planning a meeting, or you are here for a company incentive program, a family weekend, romantic break, organizing a student trip, or for your ‘peace of mind’ weekend, then The Windmills & Conference Centre is always ready to welco... [ read more... ] |
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Once an old railway station, now self-catering cottages set in stunning, tranquil surrounds and unbelievably 90 seconds to the N3 giving easy access to the Drakensberg, Midlands Meander and the historic Battlefields! Positioned in the idyllic Lowlands and with a `hilly` vista we provide a relaxing ... [ read more... ] |
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Our Rooms are all fitted with Air Conditioners, fans & heaters and we have a selection of rooms that sleep from 2 quests to families of 5 persons in our 3 x 2 bedroomed self contained flats which are fitted with a shower and bath en-suite and their own kitchens. Entrance is by remote control & we s... [ read more... ] |
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The Bend Country House is set on a 1400ha Nature Estate, 5 km of river frontage, 7 dams stocked with trout, and 40 km of mountainside. The Bend provides a tranquil escape for nature lovers & offers a blend of accommodation, intimate pub, log fires and warm hospitality in a colonial tradition dating ... [ read more... ] |
