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Delve into Bruinklip in South Africa
Bruinklip in the region of Eastern Cape is located in South Africa - some 619 mi or ( 996 km ) South-West of Pretoria , the country's capital .
Local time in Bruinklip is now 07:01 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Mohale's Hoek, Mafeteng, Redclyffe, Krakeelrivier, and Die Barakke. While being here, you might want to check out Mohale's Hoek . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Bruinklip ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Formosa Peak
Formosa Peak or Peak Formosa, at 1675 metres, is the highest point of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, a coastal range located along the Garden Route in South Africa. The peak was first recorded in 1576 during a mapping voyage by the Portuguese navigator and cartographer, Manuel de Mesquita Perestrelo, when his ship put in at Plettenberg Bay, which he named 'Bahia Formosa' or 'beautiful bay'. The peak, which was visible from the bay, was also named 'Formosa'.
Located at -33.86 23.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Bloukrans River (Garden Route)
Bloukrans River (Cape), is a short river, located in the Tsitsikamma region of the Garden Route, South Africa. It is located on the border between Western and Eastern Cape provinces. The river mouth is located east of Nature's Valley, the Bloukrans Bridge spans the river near the mouth, and the Bloukrans Pass is close by. The river originates near Peak Formosa (in the Plettenberg Bay region).
Located at -33.88 23.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Langkloof Mountains
The Langkloof Mountains are a short mountain range within the Cape Fold Belt in the Western Cape of South Africa. They form a link between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains to the north of Plettenberg Bay in the Garden Route region. They stretch from Prince Alfred's Pass in the west to just north of Nature's Valley and south of Joubertina.
Located at -33.83 23.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Grootrivier Pass
Grootrivier Pass, is situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa on the R102 regional road. The Grootrivier (Afrikaans for "Great River") is one of various mountain streams that over millions of years have cut through the coastal plateau towards the sea. The R102 winds its way from the N2 on the coastal plateau at 220m altitude, through dense coastal forest, down to the resort of Nature's Valley on the Grootrivier and then climbs the opposite slope, back to the plateau.
Located at -33.95 23.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Bloukrans Pass (Western Cape)
The Bloukrans Pass is a pass through the ravine of the Bloukrans River on the R102 road between Plettenberg Bay and Jeffreys Bay. The Bloukrans River forms the boundary between the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. The pass no longer serves as the main route, as it has been bypassed by the Bloukrans Bridge which carries the N2 national road. The pass underwent major repairs during 2011.
Located at -33.95 23.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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