Montagu

By car

This is the way to come to Montagu and it's a 2–3 hour drive from Cape Town. Going east on the famous Route 62 will bring you to Oudtshoorn (this is an interesting drive through the semi-desert Karoo and worth some extra km/miles)

By bus

The big bus companies offer limited services to Montagu so it's advisable to check the current situation.
Munnik's InterTown Coaches runs a scheduled bus service between Bellville (with pick up points in Athlone and Mitchel's Plein) and Montagu on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Enquires & Reservations - ph: +27 (0)21 637 1850 or +27 (0)21 637 5230.
Otherwise Translux (and CitytoCity) have a stop in nearby Ashton.

By plane

There is no airport in Montagu, the nearest airports are in Cape Town and George.
Robertson Airfield (28 km by road, to the west of Montagu), licensed according to South African Civil Aviation Authority standards, is an unmanned municipal airport situated 1 km to the east of the Western Cape town of Robertson in South Africa. (Airfield details: Code: ROD, Elevation: 640 m, Phone: 083 270 5888, Owner: Langeberg Municipality)

By rail

The closest train mainline station is in Worcester some 75 km away,Ashton 10 km away has a station-but trains run weekly so this is not the way to go to Montagu.

The village is best explored walking. There is no public transport in Montagu so for longer trips rent a car. Alternative rent a (mountain-)bike as there are some interesting trails.

Montagu houses some very fine examples of Dutch-Cape architecture and it's no problem to visit them on a walk through the streets (especially Long Street).

Hike along on of the many trails in the neighbouring mountains. Two of the nearby hiking routes, Bloupunt and Cogmanskloof trail start at Joubert Park just at the edge of the town. Further afield in the Koo valley you find the Gecko Trail as well as Nuy River Gorge Kloofing and Abseiling Take a dip at the hot springs some 3 km out of town. Climb some of over 400 sport climbing routes.

• Gecko Trail

  phone: +27 23 614 1895
  A wilderness hiking trail, starting at the Nuy Valley (near Worcester) and making its way through the Nuy River Gorge to Simonskloof (or vice versa). The route is 16 km and includes some serious ascents and descents. Bookings via Simonskloof (see Sleep). Trail fee ~R35 per person.

• Nuy River Gorge Kloofing27 23 614 1895. Oct-Apr. A one- or two-day kloofing (canyoneering) trip into a remote gorge including abseiling, boulder hopping, bivouacking and swimming. Meals and guiding included. Bookings via Simonskloof (see Sleep). ~R500-1300 per person.

Every Saturday 08:00-12:30 you'll find the Montagu Village Market in Euvard Park on Bath street opposite the Information bureau. Here you'll find a fantastic selection of local farm produce, art and delicious foods as well as clothing and craft.

Montagu offers some very classy restaurants. Becoming more and more popular with tourists, the prices get classy, too.

There are several hotels and guesthouses in Montagu and some more a little bit out of town but there is a little shortage of backpacker accommodation. If on a budget, look for one of the self-catering cottages.

• Airlies Guesthouse

  phone: +27 23 614-2943
  address: 36 Bath street
  Bed and Breakfast

• Avalon Springs

  phone: +27 23 614-1150
  address: Uitvlucht street
  Luxury hotel and spa resort

• De Bos Guest Farm

  phone: +27 23 614-2532
  address: Route 62
  Self-catering rooms and bungalows, B&B, backpackers barn and camping. Popular with rock climbers and mountain bikers

• Montagu Springs

  phone: +27 23 614-1050
  address: Little Sanctuary

• Simonskloof Mountain Retreat

  phone: +27 23 614-1895
  address: Koo Valley
  An off-grid, eco-friendly down-to-earth place in a little-visited valley, billing itself as a retreat from modern life. Accommodation is either camping or cottages complete with candles, paraffin lamps and wood/gas heating, cooking, and braai-ing. Lots of hiking, mountaineering, climbing, canyoneering and nature watching in the vicinity.

• 7 Church Street Luxury Guest House

  phone: +27 23 614-1186
  address: 7 Church Street Montagu South Africa
  In the heart of Montagu, this restored Victorian home dates back to the 1850s and once had a thatched roof. Suites with panoramic views.

• Montagu Country hotel

  phone: +27236143125
  address: 27 Bath Street Montagu
  Built in 1875.

Montagu an ideal stop over on the famous Route 62 between Cape Town and the Garden Route. Alternatively there's the R318 route, a slower but more scenic road via the Keisie and Koo Valleys towards the N1 and Hex River Valley. BUT there are lots of reason to stay for 2, 3 or more nights.
You can go for walks in the mountains, swimming at the hot mineral springs, horse riding, boat trips on the Breede River, tractor/trailer trip to the mountain summit, visit a wide variety of wineries with some of the best wines that you can get, or relax and enjoy the sunshine and beauty of the town and area.