Sian’s guidebook
Sightseeing
[Located on the R103, a mere 6km from Howick]. This landmark is well worth a visit. Here visitors will find the iconic Mandela sculpture and a very informative museum.
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Sitio de Captura de Nelson Mandela
R103[Located on the R103, a mere 6km from Howick]. This landmark is well worth a visit. Here visitors will find the iconic Mandela sculpture and a very informative museum.
[Located on the Karkloof Road, 21km from Howick] An absolute MUST in the KZN Midlands, the Karkloof Canopy Tour is both thrilling and spectacular!
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Karkloof Canopy Tour
[Located on the Karkloof Road, 21km from Howick] An absolute MUST in the KZN Midlands, the Karkloof Canopy Tour is both thrilling and spectacular!
Shopping
[Located on the R103, a mere 10km from Howick]. A well known Midlands Meander stop. With coffee shops a plenty and boutique stores to browse, this is a must for locals and visitors.
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Piggly Wiggly
[Located on the R103, a mere 10km from Howick]. A well known Midlands Meander stop. With coffee shops a plenty and boutique stores to browse, this is a must for locals and visitors.
[Located in Howick]. For all things decor or gifts - the Ruby Orchard at Yard 41 in Howick is a must visit. From ceramics, to gifts, to scarves to furniture, this is a favourite spot for shopping.
The Ruby Orchard
Main Street[Located in Howick]. For all things decor or gifts - the Ruby Orchard at Yard 41 in Howick is a must visit. From ceramics, to gifts, to scarves to furniture, this is a favourite spot for shopping.
[Located on the Caversham Road, Lidgetton, 17km from Howick]. Well-known ceramic art, Ardmore Gallery and shop (although more for browsing than actually purchasing anything unless you have an unlimited credit card!). An internationally recognised brand, this is an opportunity to see some of the creative, luxurious ceramic art created by locals in a beautiful country setting.
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Ardmore Ceramic Art
Caversham Road[Located on the Caversham Road, Lidgetton, 17km from Howick]. Well-known ceramic art, Ardmore Gallery and shop (although more for browsing than actually purchasing anything unless you have an unlimited credit card!). An internationally recognised brand, this is an opportunity to see some of the creative, luxurious ceramic art created by locals in a beautiful country setting.
[Located on the Currys Post Road, 12km outside of Howick]. All things leather - shoes, bags, belts, wallets as well as a large pet piggy to greet you this place is a Midlands must.
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Groundcover Leather Co. Curry’s post
Currys Post Road[Located on the Currys Post Road, 12km outside of Howick]. All things leather - shoes, bags, belts, wallets as well as a large pet piggy to greet you this place is a Midlands must.
[Located on the Karkloof Road, a mere 7km outside of Howick]. A must if you're in town on a Saturday morning. Great food, coffee and local, farmers' produce.
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Karkloof Farmer's Market
Karkloof Road[Located on the Karkloof Road, a mere 7km outside of Howick]. A must if you're in town on a Saturday morning. Great food, coffee and local, farmers' produce.
[Located on the R103, opposite Midmar Dam, just 6km outside of Howick]. Secondhand Furniture and smalls shop that subscribes to reuse, recycle and reduce movement of goods. Great prices and worth a shop if you love a good deal on a vintage piece.
Something Used
R103 Midmar Dam[Located on the R103, opposite Midmar Dam, just 6km outside of Howick]. Secondhand Furniture and smalls shop that subscribes to reuse, recycle and reduce movement of goods. Great prices and worth a shop if you love a good deal on a vintage piece.
[Located on the South side of Howick - two offramps down from Howick, corner of Boston &, Wilson Rd, Merrivale]. Peels Honey was established many many years ago - 1924! It is the oldest honey label in South Africa and a well-known stop to stock up on all things honey - raw, bottled, honey fudge, brittle, etc.
Peel's Honey
Wilson Road[Located on the South side of Howick - two offramps down from Howick, corner of Boston &, Wilson Rd, Merrivale]. Peels Honey was established many many years ago - 1924! It is the oldest honey label in South Africa and a well-known stop to stock up on all things honey - raw, bottled, honey fudge, brittle, etc.
[Located on the Karkloof Road, just 8km outside of Howick]. What began its life as a mushroom farm has evolved into a contemporary artisanal environment. The farm has undergone several changes over the last three decades, but it is within the last few years that The Old Mushroom Farm has really taken shape. Offering places to shop, eat or stay as well as live events.
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The Old Mushroom Farm
11 Karkloof Rd[Located on the Karkloof Road, just 8km outside of Howick]. What began its life as a mushroom farm has evolved into a contemporary artisanal environment. The farm has undergone several changes over the last three decades, but it is within the last few years that The Old Mushroom Farm has really taken shape. Offering places to shop, eat or stay as well as live events.
Food scene
[Located in Howick]. Lovely light meals with good coffee - ideal for breakfasts or lunches.
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The Treatery at Yard 41
2 Shafton Road[Located in Howick]. Lovely light meals with good coffee - ideal for breakfasts or lunches.
[Located in Howick]. Situated in Howick's Main Street ... 68 Main is a lovely Victorian home which has been restored and converted into a warm and welcoming restaurant & pub. Lovely old venue with good beer and traditional pub fare.
68 on Main
68 Main St[Located in Howick]. Situated in Howick's Main Street ... 68 Main is a lovely Victorian home which has been restored and converted into a warm and welcoming restaurant & pub. Lovely old venue with good beer and traditional pub fare.
[Located in Howick]. With sweeping views of the gorge and located right next door to a plant nursery, this restaurant is a lovely spot for a lunch or cuppa.
Village at Yard 41, Howick
2 Shafton Road[Located in Howick]. With sweeping views of the gorge and located right next door to a plant nursery, this restaurant is a lovely spot for a lunch or cuppa.
[Located on the Currys Post Road, 12km outside of Howick]. Open 7 days a week in the Midlands (at Groundcover Farm, just outside of Howick on the Currys Post Road), The Barn Owl Coffee Shop has an amazing valley view and host spectacular trails, amazing coffees and servings (predominantly light meals). Great vegetarian options too.
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The Barn Owl Coffee Midlands
Currys Post Road[Located on the Currys Post Road, 12km outside of Howick]. Open 7 days a week in the Midlands (at Groundcover Farm, just outside of Howick on the Currys Post Road), The Barn Owl Coffee Shop has an amazing valley view and host spectacular trails, amazing coffees and servings (predominantly light meals). Great vegetarian options too.
[Located in Howick]. The Black Olive Restaurant, at The St John's (on the Karkloof Road), is a lovely, local option for good food. Great for all meals - dinners, lunch or breakfast.
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The Black Olive
48 Main St[Located in Howick]. The Black Olive Restaurant, at The St John's (on the Karkloof Road), is a lovely, local option for good food. Great for all meals - dinners, lunch or breakfast.
[Located on the Dargle Road, 14km from Howick]. The best pizza in the Midlands. A family run restaurant established in 2009 that prides itself on creating great pizza and pasta. A local favourite and worth the 14km drive from Howick on the Dargle road.
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Il Postino Pizzeria and Sports Bar
[Located on the Dargle Road, 14km from Howick]. The best pizza in the Midlands. A family run restaurant established in 2009 that prides itself on creating great pizza and pasta. A local favourite and worth the 14km drive from Howick on the Dargle road.
[Located in Hilton, 17km from Howick]. The Hilton Train Station was first built in the late 1800s and now Station Stop Coffee Shop has revived the building to its original authentic self. The coffee shop, as well as serving truly delicious coffee, also serves food items like muffins, cakes and toasted sarmies on ciabatta and sourdough. Outside, the giant steam locomotives serve as “jungle gyms” for children to play and imagine on, as well as lots of comfy outside seating in a peaceful and safe environment for parents and grandparents to relax and enjoy.
Station Stop Coffee Shop
31 Hilton Avenue[Located in Hilton, 17km from Howick]. The Hilton Train Station was first built in the late 1800s and now Station Stop Coffee Shop has revived the building to its original authentic self. The coffee shop, as well as serving truly delicious coffee, also serves food items like muffins, cakes and toasted sarmies on ciabatta and sourdough. Outside, the giant steam locomotives serve as “jungle gyms” for children to play and imagine on, as well as lots of comfy outside seating in a peaceful and safe environment for parents and grandparents to relax and enjoy.
[Located on the R103, Nottingham Road, 33km from Howick]
Established in 1999 in the heart of the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is a quaint Austrian themed pub that serves hearty meals, catering for all tastes. The pub offers over 35 different beers from around the world, including our very own local draught beers from Nottingham Road Brewery.
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Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub
[Located on the R103, Nottingham Road, 33km from Howick]
Established in 1999 in the heart of the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is a quaint Austrian themed pub that serves hearty meals, catering for all tastes. The pub offers over 35 different beers from around the world, including our very own local draught beers from Nottingham Road Brewery.
[Located on the Currys Post Road, 20km outside of Howick].
Terbodore coffee roastery can be found in a renovated barn on a farm in Curry’s Post. Serving fine coffee, breakfasts and lunches Monday through Sunday (08h30 to 16h30). They also sell their coffee (ground or beans) so well worth buying some to take home.
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Terbodore Coffee Roasters
87 Currys Post Rd[Located on the Currys Post Road, 20km outside of Howick].
Terbodore coffee roastery can be found in a renovated barn on a farm in Curry’s Post. Serving fine coffee, breakfasts and lunches Monday through Sunday (08h30 to 16h30). They also sell their coffee (ground or beans) so well worth buying some to take home.
[Located on the Curry's Post Road] An exceptional dining venue (breakfast, lunch or light meals) that hints a bit at the Babylonstoren vibe, with magnificent gardens and wonderful menu made with some of their own produce grown right outside the restaurant. Their hot chocolate is unbeatable, and a personal favourite is their tuna poke bowl. There is a fair bit for vegetarians too and they can cater their menu items to your taste. Meat eaters – expect to be blown away by their burgers, thai chicken curry and more.
Midlands Fable
[Located on the Curry's Post Road] An exceptional dining venue (breakfast, lunch or light meals) that hints a bit at the Babylonstoren vibe, with magnificent gardens and wonderful menu made with some of their own produce grown right outside the restaurant. Their hot chocolate is unbeatable, and a personal favourite is their tuna poke bowl. There is a fair bit for vegetarians too and they can cater their menu items to your taste. Meat eaters – expect to be blown away by their burgers, thai chicken curry and more.