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PILGRIMS REST
Romantically associated with the
discovery of gold, it was officially declared a gold field in 1873 after the
first alluvial discoveries. Today, a living museum, the entire town has been
declared a national monument, and will take you back to the days of the old
Transvaal Gold Rush. Attractions in and around the town include the Bourkes
Luck Potholes - 14 km's outside Pilgrims Rest, where the
Blyde and Treur River meets, it is a spectacular example of water erosion.
The Cemetery
Hill and Robbers Grave - A robber seen standing on this hill was
shot where he stood and buried where he lay. And the Mac Mac
Falls - The place where Scottish prospectors panned
in 1872, below are the Mac Mac pools, where picnics and swimming are
allowed. The recreational facilities and past-times
include: Fishing:
Fishing in the Mpumalanga area is one of
the best in South Africa. Hiking
Trails: Follow the trails of the early prospectors
on the way to find their fortune in the beautiful surroundings of Pilgrims
Rest. Horse
Riding, and the TGME Golf
Club: Situated just outside Pilgrims Rest, it is
one of the finest Club Houses around.
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