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Gods Window |
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Forming part of the Blyde river canyon and overlooking the lowveld "Gods Window" has become one of the most popular view sights in South Africa |
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Three Rondavels |
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View Site affords magnificent views of the famous peaks of quartzite and shale, known as the three rondavels |
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Maria Shires |
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In honour of pioneer, Maria Shires (Born Taylor) 1814 to 1875, whose mortal remains lie buried close by. |
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The Pinnacle |
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Pinnacle Rock is a tall column of weathered quartzite littered with bright aloes. |
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Bourkes Luck Potholes |
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at the confluence of the Treur and Blyde rivers is one of the most remarkable geological phenomena in the country |
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Graskop |
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situated on the outskirts of the Blyde river canyon and only 8km from Gods Window |
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Blyde River Canyon |
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God's Window at an altitude of 1730 m, offers magnificent views across the Lowveld |
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Berlin Falls |
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Berlin Falls were named after the farm on which they are situated and are 45m high. |
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Forrest Falls |
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10m high, on the Mac Mac river, can only be viewed by walking the 3.5km Forest Falls Nature Trail |
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Graskop |
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The first records of Graskop history start in 1843, with the arrival of the Voortrekkers in the area. |
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Lookout tower |
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One of the many lookout towers you will find perched on the mountain tops |
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Lone Creek |
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situated 9km from Sabie on the old Lydenburg road. A lovely short walk of 200m through the thick vegetation of the gorge reaches a pool |
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Long Tom Pass |
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which links Sabie with Lydenburg, is one of the most spectacular mountain passes in the country |
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Lisbon Falls |
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are a spectacular 95m treble cascade that tumbles into the dark green pools far below.
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