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Krakeelrivier in the region of Eastern Cape is a place located in South Africa - some 618 mi or ( 995 km ) South-West of Pretoria , the country's capital .
Local time in Krakeelrivier is now 05:51 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Quthing, Mohale's Hoek, Mafeteng, Twee Riviere, and Stormsrivier. When in this area, you might want to check out Quthing . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Krakeelrivier ? 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 6 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 9 km away
Langkloof
The Langkloof is a 160 km long valley in South Africa, lying between Herold, a small village north of George, and Humansdorp. The kloof was given its name by Isaq Schrijver in 1689, and more thoroughly explored by a later expedition under ensign August Frederik Beutler in 1752. The valley has been farmed since 1760 and is an important fruit-growing region, specifically of apples.
Located at -33.83 23.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Bloukrans Bridge Bungy
Bloukrans Bridge Bungy is the world's highest commercial bridge bungy at 216 metres above the Bloukrans River. It is situated at Bloukrans Bridge on the N2 Highway at the border between the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape in the Tsitsikamma area of South Africa's Garden Route. It has been operated by Face Adrenalin commercially since 1997.
Located at -33.95 23.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 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 18 km away
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