The monthly #discoverOverberg Twitter chat is a highlight on our social calendar and yesterday’s summer holiday tips once again inspired us to head over the mountains and road trip through the Western Cape’s beautiful Overberg region.
Top tips for a summer holiday in the Overberg
A1. The Klein River in @stanfordvillage allows for endless hours of fun in a quaint village #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/1Gk1PbIYCN
— Xplorio (@XplorioConnect) November 19, 2014
A1. The Overberg holds a number of pristine beaches for endless hours of fun in the sun #Struisbaai #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/BUiZUfflry — Xplorio (@XplorioConnect) November 19, 2014
@ishotimagesza @jamescapetown @intheOverberg Loads of Sand, Fynbos, Fine Food & REEALY good Wine! #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/ljfiwuxQ63
— Bellavista (@Panorama_Bella) November 19, 2014
@neveaphoto: A1. Resting ..eating delicious food & enjoying the stunning panorama @StanfordHills ! #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/slocGwkhER — Francesca N. Manca (@neveaphoto) November 19, 2014
A1. A swim in the dam or shower at the waterfall is perfect in summer @Witvoetskloof #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/PHoNC8BiZG
— The Fynbos Trail (@TheFynbosTrail) November 19, 2014
A1. Taking the kids to meet Parrie the Stingray in Struisbaai – always a hit http://t.co/l4OO9wGXxr #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/bX1KOIbbG4 — Xplorio (@XplorioConnect) November 19, 2014
A1. Ice-cream at @dongelato_za in @stanfordvillage! #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/8bf3iEyKzI
— LekkeSlaap (@LekkeSlaap) November 19, 2014
#discoveroverberg A1: sometimes a summer snooze is the best way to spend the day… #rooikat #caracal pic.twitter.com/BL8ztaWQBA — Panthera Africa (@PantheraAfrica) November 19, 2014
A1. A day out at see on our boat, Slasfin, swimming with the sharks!!! #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/xxi3a9g7ow
— Marine Dynamics (@Marine_Dynamics) November 19, 2014
A1. Taking time out to explore the beautiful cliffs, coves & caves of De Kelders! #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/TtRL3OcDAg — Desiree Haakonsen (@deshaakonsen) November 19, 2014
A2. A visit to the Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp is a must http://t.co/XG2BjTvhwG #history #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/WYZYCwWpLw
— Xplorio (@XplorioConnect) November 19, 2014
A2. Definitely recommend lunch at our award-winning wine estates- beautiful wine, food & views #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/QUbx5sRDXx — Candice Lombard (@CanExplore) November 19, 2014
A1 Getting out into nature and re-connecting with yourself… and Mother earth! Come stay here #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/SDPM1IVZJb
— Platbos Forest (@PlatbosForest) November 19, 2014
A1. Taking the dogs to the beach is better in summer too #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/Gl5TDsQuMs — Brenda du Toit (@BrendaduT) November 19, 2014
A1. Road trips & the cool stops that come with it. Love Oude Post petrol station near Swellendam #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/ftAVlBCEQF
— LekkeSlaap (@LekkeSlaap) November 19, 2014
A2. Venture to the edge of the world – Southernmost Tip of Africa, L’Agulhas http://t.co/w4IVHyYbCS #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/EkEd3sLROA — Xplorio (@XplorioConnect) November 19, 2014
A2. Enjoy long, lazy summer afternoons with a deliciously decadent high tea at @schooneoordt! #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/lwNlc45v9s
— Desiree Haakonsen (@deshaakonsen) November 19, 2014
A2. Head to Route 62 – @dieselandcreme is an experience of its own! Try the red velvet milkshake! #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/0StTmsqn5t — LekkeSlaap (@LekkeSlaap) November 19, 2014
A2. Ah man, the wine and food pairing at @creationwines this summer! I loved it! #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/qh9dTvi3vm
— Dalene Ingham-Brown (@AdventurousDee) November 19, 2014
Heaven on Earth at Hermanuspietersfontein. #hpf1855 #farmlife #BWIChampion #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/QVXy2jrh53 — Anika de Goede (@Anika07) November 19, 2014
A1. Ice cream – soft serve or banana splits and sundae’s at Scoops in Gansbaai #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/U45GzBcRZy
— Gansbaai Tourism (@GansbaaiTourism) November 19, 2014
A1. Spotting the members of the #MarineBig5 http://t.co/3pQ11QMQ8k #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/NZSUrbY9lS — Xplorio (@XplorioConnect) November 19, 2014
A2. Add some quirk to your road trip by crossing the river by hand-drawn pontoon at Malgas! #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/7ZBLZYkOFX
— LekkeSlaap (@LekkeSlaap) November 19, 2014
A1 Sunshine, blue skies & unspoilt beaches… watching sunset over Walker Bay with someone you love #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/RvKtlUtD1q — scarlet*nguni (@scarletnguni) November 19, 2014
Dates to diarise!
The Hope @ Paul Cluver Summer Festival is an outdoor music festival set in a beautiful forest amphitheatre at Paul Cluver wine estate in Elgin. This month, one lucky tweep will win 4 tickets to the Hope Music Festival on 29 November, headlined by Jesse Clegg and including the musical talents of Aking, Michael Lowman, The Nomadic Orchestra, and more. The winner will be announced at 1pm today. The Hope @ Paul Cluver Summer Festival runs until 28 March 2015.
Want to win 4 tix to see @Michael_Lowman @Jesse_Clegg @aKINGband up close on 29th?? See next tweet! #discoverOverberg pic.twitter.com/aAuKxNUG5h
— Jon Meinking (@ishotimagesza) November 19, 2014
@LekkeSlaap @ishotimagesza thank you! 1st OFFICIAL @igersOverberg #instawalk in Elgin in Dec. Come #discoverOverberg with your lens
— scarlet*nguni (@scarletnguni) November 19, 2014
A2. Family fun at switching on of Christmas Lights in Gansbaai 5 Dec #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/J6OJ2u9v0a
— Gansbaai Tourism (@GansbaaiTourism) November 19, 2014
A2: #discoverOverberg dont forget the X-mas market in Gansbaai in Church hall 10 – 23Dec home baked goods arts and crafts @GansbaaiTourism
— Hilary M (@Pikkewikkie) November 20, 2014
A2. Awesome golf course in Gansbaai. Business Chamber golf event on 20 Dec #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/h9lonYAJv1
— Gansbaai Tourism (@GansbaaiTourism) November 19, 2014
A2: @BOC_Wines Sauv Blanc & Oyster Festival. 26-27 Dec 2014. @webticketsSA http://t.co/8PmQhG6lst #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/gphhhuK2qF
— Black Oystercatcher (@BOC_Wines) November 19, 2014
A2: @BOC_Wines Vineyard to Wetland Cycle Challenge. 28 Dec 2014. 39 and 14km http://t.co/8PmQhG6lst #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/C279uEKbMt
— Black Oystercatcher (@BOC_Wines) November 19, 2014
A2: @BOC_Wines Traditional Food and Music Day with BBos Orkes. 29 Dec 2014. http://t.co/8PmQhG6lst #discoveroverberg pic.twitter.com/o42JSSmpDU
— Black Oystercatcher (@BOC_Wines) November 19, 2014
The monthly #discoverOverberg is taking a break over December (we’ll be putting all these tips into practice), so follow @intheOverberg and us at @LekkeSlaap and join the Twittersphere chat when it returns on 21 January 2015. It’s open to everyone!
Feature image by @XplorioConnect
