The Village will once again be filled to the brim with visitors who need to get out of town and de-stress in our paradise location. We will update this post with specials and activities to keep you busy over Heritage weekend.
Apart from the normal activities that Hogsback is famous for, like hiking, biking and chilling, we also have a few activities and adventures for you to participate in.
Hogsback Village Tour- Restaurant Trot and Pub Ride
Get into a gentle trot and view the village form a different angle!
Some adventure activities
Some adventures for the whole family
Hobbiton is the perfect place to experience some team building fun, find your inner trapeze artist, climb some walls, abseil of the tower and just have some good old fashioned fun. Remember to make a booking first (+27 (045) 962 1193 or Xolani at 081008 9443.
Chill after a strenuous hike
There are many places to refill and put your feet up in Hogsback, but a must-do is to go and taste our locally brewed beer. And they do a fantastic pulled pork bun! To see all the places where you can eat, click here.
Fine dining
If you feel like a fine dining experience with a unique vibe and stunning French bistro food, then look no further than Touraco Table. Remember to book beforehand.
Under the Oaks Market
This market has grown to one of our favourite markets where all the locals share their fresh farm goods, breads, jams, locally harvested honey, woodwork, clothes and much much more! Read More: undertheoaksmarket.hogsback.info
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More Adventures
For the more adventurous we offer some amazing adrenaline pumping activities. All you need to do is to stop off at the Hogsback Adventure Centre and pick from an array of heart racing adventures. Read More: adventures.hogsback.info
Taylor made 4×4 experiences
Experience the secret places in Hogsback in a unique “open-air” vehicle! Contact your master of adventure,
Shopping
Even though Hogsback is more about outdoor experiences and nature, you cannot leave without buying some Hogsback mementos from the few really quant “must visit” shops. To plan your shopping trip, see here shopping.hogsback.info
Bowls
The bowling club meet on Saturday afternoon at 1h45 for a jovial round of bowls and banter. They have spare bowls available if you do not have any. The cost is R50 for non members and there is no specific dress code. Come as you are, but please wear shoes that wont damage the greens.
Heritage Day special at Happy Hogs
Hogsback is known as a foodie destination, so make sure that you book beforehand as their are limited space available at some of the eateries. To see all your food options, see here: eat.hogsback.info
Happy Hogs will be having a taste of Africa celebrating Heritage Day Saturday evening from 5.3/6 pm.
They will be offering a special selection of potjies for R149
- Lamb and Umfino.. Oxtail.
- White Ngqusho. Beef Short Ribs and Dombolo.
- Beef Tongue. accompanied by soft flatbread or Rustic brownbread.
Hiking, walking and nature
Our waterfalls and forests are waiting to welcome you. Our volunteer trail maintenance group have been working hard to clear and fix our walking trails and add bright markers to make sure that you do not get lost.
We ask that our visitors respect our forests , waterfalls and nature areas. Please do not leave rubbish around and pick up everything that can damage our pristine forests!! Leave only footsteps! To get a walking trail map, pick one up at the Woltree Shop and don’t forget to make a donation towards trail maintenance!
Sunday Services
Our little chapel, St Patrick on the Hill, will be offering a morning service as per usual at the chapel. See you there at 10am.
Accommodation
To really experience Hogsback, you will need more than a daytrip!! Long weekends are notoriously fully booked way in advance, but you may be lucky and get a cancellation. To save you from phoning all 58 establishments in vain, complete the accommodation request form that will go out to everybody. Those who still have space available, will get back to you with pricing. Just a note: Very few places will accept a one night booking over a long weekend. So make sure you stay for a few nights if you want to secure a booking!
Win a stay at Maple grove
We know that you would love to come back to Hogsback, so make sure that you enter our #HogsbackStay Competition in support of Hobbiton. Make a donation of R100 or more and stand a chance to win a 2 night midweek stay at Maple Grove, one of our top establishments here in Hogsback.