The gateway to the Little Karoo

The moment you drive through that iconic hole in the mountain, gazing out at Kogmanskloof sandstone, folded and faulted over 500 million years ago, you know that you’re entering a magical place. There are plenty of Things to do in Montagu: famous for its hot springs, delicious dried fruit, rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking and endless adventures.

Montagu lies nestled between the beautiful Langeberg Mountains on Route 62 – the famous tourist route. It’s an ideal pitstop between the Cape Winelands and the Garden Route, and close to the Robertson Wine Valley and the Breede River Valley.

Montagu Country Hotel is not only offers the perfect Montagu Accommodation but is also considered the town’s hub and the base of the Montagu-Ashton Tourism Office, so you’re guaranteed a rich experience of the area.

Things To Do In Montagu: Historic Map Walk
Map of Montagu showing main attractions, streets & points of interest in the Little Karoo
Montagu mountain biking trail map showing routes, difficulty levels, and key landmarks

Annual events

There’s always something happening in Montagu or the surrounding areas. Please visit www.montagu.org.za/events for the latest events calendar.

Top attractions

Things To Do In Montagu: Bicycle Tours in Montagu

Flying Feet Bicycle Tours

Rent a Dutch-style art bike or join a fun historical, art, town, foodie or ghost tour with bubbly guide, Marchelle. Based at our Activity Centre, this is the best way to explore Montagu’s history and heritage.

Things To Do In Montagu: Protea Farm Tractor Trips

Protea Farms Tractor Trips

Hop on the back of a covered tractor trailer for a special Langeberg Mountain safari – a much-loved experience since 1985. As you meander up the mountain, you’ll reach an altitude of 1500m above sea level, offering a bird’s eye view of the Koo and Robertson Valleys.

Things To Do In Montagu: Tractor Trip

Cape Dry Farmstall and Tractor Trips

This is your chance to see how Montagu’s famous dried fruit is made, up close and personal. Cape Dry’s free, 30-minute tour shows you how stone fruit goes from tree to snack, finishing at the Capedry Montagu Farmstall, Wine Boutique and Bistro.

Things To Do In Montagu: American Dream Cars

American Dream Cars

Discover the beauty of the Robertson Wine Valley in the Langeberg region with American Dream Cars. Settle into a chauffeur-driven Cadillac for a unique wine-tasting experience, departing from the Montagu Country Hotel by pre-booking. Two vintage Cadillacs offer private outings for up to four guests per car. Contact us for availability and details.

Things To Do In Montagu: Mountain Biking & MTB Trails in Montagu

Cycling & MTB

Montagu’s mountainous landscape is becoming a key mountain bike destination. Our endless gravel roads and stunning scenery is perfect for MTB-ers who enjoy exploring nature. Montagu also has a well-marked 12km single-track loop.

Things To Do In Montagu: Hiking Trails in Montagu

Hiking

The hiking heaven of the Langeberg, you’ll find four hiking trails and many short walks to give you a first-hand experience of the beauty of the Klein Karoo.

Things To Do In Montagu: Trail Running

Trail running

Home to regular trail running events such as Montagu Mountain Mania, The Hills Challenge and The Karoo Poison, Montagu has beautiful mountain trails for young and old to explore.

Things To Do In Montagu: Rock Climbing

Rock climbing

Welcome to rock climbing paradise – the most developed sport climbing area in the Western Cape with over 450 climbing routes catering to climbers of all levels of experience.

Things To Do In Montagu: Avalon Hot Springs

Hot springs

Avalon Springs is open to day visitors, where you can frolic in the soothing hot water of various indoor and outdoor pools, enjoy a braai, slides, trampolines and the new “Aqua Bar”.

Things To Do In Montagu: Montagu Restaurants

Foodies

With Montagu’s rich food scene, you’re in for a feast of flavours. Highlights include Olijvenhof Estate’s Olive Experience, the Saturday Village Market at Montagu Park,  Dine with Locals at artist Hannah Naudé’s house, plus lots of farm stalls to explore.

Art gallery at the Montagu Country Hotel

Art experiences

Discover local talent at Montagu Country Hotel’s own gallery, with regular temporary collections. Other must-visit galleries include The Gallery in Bath Street, Hicks Art Gallery and exhibitions at the KWV building.

Get Information at Tourism Office in Montagu

Montagu Info Office

Whatever you’re into, the experts will make it happen. You’ll find the Montagu-Ashton Tourism Office next to the Feathers & Flatcaps Restaurant at the hotel.