Places to Go
In Uniondale’s heyday over a century ago, the town was a stopover for supplies coming from the coast and being moved to the hinterland. Wood from Knysna was hauled over the mountains to Uniondale, where it was cured. Wagon making was one of the many industries, and these days the town acts as the hub for the many “spokes” or routes to other Little Karoo and Garden Route attractions.
Uniondale often plays host to vintage and veteran car clubs, who pass through on their way to rallies.
These ‘grand old ladies’ are a great attraction in the town, looking very at home in the main street with its Victorian and Cape Dutch buildings.
Below are some of the popular routes in the Uniondale Area.
![Circular road via Kammanassie Road, De Rust, Meiringspoort]()
Circular road via Kammanassie Road, De Rust, Meiringspoort
Kammanassie is a Khoisan word meaning ‘mountain of water’
Take the N9 south from Uniondale and turn right at the Kammanassie...
![Haarlem and Langkloof along Route 62]()
Haarlem and Langkloof along Route 62
Avontuur is 11km through the poort from Uniondale. Look out for the rock formations that like the profiles of Queen Victoria and Oom Paul Kruger....
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Prince Alfred's Pass
This has to be one of the most beautiful passes in South Africa. The 48km to the hamlet of de Vlugt along the dirt road will take you around 45...
![The Road Less Travelled - Hoekplaas, Warmbad, Barandas]()
The Road Less Travelled - Hoekplaas, Warmbad, Barandas
This little road is a favourite for photographers! It really is beautiful. Go along the R339 towards de Rust and...
![Uniondale to Haarlem via De Hoop Road]()
Uniondale to Haarlem via De Hoop Road
From Uniondale, go through the Uniondale Poort towards Avontuur.
Turn left onto the dirt road clearly signposted “De...
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Willowmore
Willowmore, 62km away from Uniondale on the N9, is a good destination for a meal, and to check out the information centre for the Baviaanskloof to...
