Cradock
Cradock lies to the East of Graaff-Reinet and was founded during the border wars period on the banks of the Great Fish River. The Town was officially named in 1814 after the then Governer of the Cape, Sir John Cradock.
 Visitors to the town of Cradock always yearn to come back and visit again.
Many will leave with one of the little windmills purchased from the roadside vendors.
These little ornamental windmills remind one of how the precious water resource is obtained in this area.
Many parts of the Karoo have over the years depended heavily on the wind powered water pumps.
The town has many beautiful buildings, some have now been converted into Bed & Breakfasts.
The Dutch Reformed Church, built in 1867, is a replica of London's St Martins in the field. The Church Steeple can easily be seen over the tree tops
 
27 kilometres to the North of Cradock lies the National Mountain Zebra Park, established in 1937. Well preserved Bushman Paintings can be found in this park whick also contains a farm museum.
The Doornhoek homestead served as the set for 'Story of an African Farm', it dates back to 1836 and can be hired as a guesthouse.
You can find out more about Cradock at www.cradock.co.za |
