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Outeniqua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Outeniqua Mountain Range is a mountain range located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is traversed by the Montagu Pass and the Outeniqua Pass. The Outeniqua range rises from the Indian Ocean coastal plain, north of the town of Mossel Bay. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Outeniqua   (427 words)

SAS Outeniqua bows out : South Africa: News: News24 The Outeniqua was still in "very good nick" and had another 12 to 15 years of life left in her. The Outeniqua was launched at the Kherson shipyards in the Ukraine in September 1991 as the Alexander Sledzuk. She was bought on behalf of the SA Navy in 1993, as a replacement vessel for the ageing fleet replenishment vessel SAS Tafelberg. www.news24.com /News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_1565889,00.html   (479 words)

outeniqua steam train - garden route steam train - south africa The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe is a train that travels between George and Knysna, offering tourists a unique experience on a luxury steam train. The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe is the last remaining steam train in Africa that is continually operated and carries passengers. The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe winds through some amazing scenery that cannot be seen from the road,and provides scenes for some awsome photography. www.knysnaquays.co.za /info/outeniqua-choo-tjoe.html   (314 words)

Outeniqua Choo Tjoe The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe is the steam hauled train which operates on the Outeniqualand Preserved Railway between George and Knysna in the heart of the world famous Garden Route. You are invited to spend the day reliving the past by travelling on the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe, a mode of travel which was used to develop this, and many other countries of the world. Carriages used on the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe date from 1903 to 1950 and are all suburban side door type, typical of those used on branch lines in the past. www.places.co.za /html/outeniqualand_railway.html   (380 words)

Reserves The Outeniqua Nature Reserve lies on the Garden Route in the southern Cape, near the town of George. The name Outeniqua is thought to be derived from that of a Khoisan tribe once resident in the mountains and means "they who bear honey". The rugged Outeniqua mountains proved a huge hurdle for the early settlers who wished to move from the coastal regions into the hinterland. www.capenature.org.za /index.php?fSectionId=110   (413 words)

IOL: SAS Outeniqua sails into the sunset SAS Outeniqua flew the national flag for the last time this week at a sunset ceremony attended by past crew members, former captains and her last crew. In an emotional address officer commanding Charl Coetzee said SAS Outeniqua was the largest ship he had operated and it had embedded itself in the navy's history. SAS Outeniqua was bought for R40 million from Russia in 1993 after just one year in service and was commissioned as a replacement for the ageing SAS Tafelberg. www.iol.co.za /index.php?set_id=1&click_id=139&art_id=vn20040801151630594C370577   (598 words)

Outeniqua Hiking Trail Part 1 The Outeniqua hiking trail is situated in the Outeniqua mountains between George and Plettenberg Bay in the Cape Province. The main features of this trail are the beautiful Knysna forests with their numerous bubbling streams cascading through glades of Tree Ferns and the Cape Fynbos that the trail traverses along the mountain ridges. The route is very pleasant and with the exception of the steep downhill to cross the Homtini river and the equally steep uphill that follows, the day's walk can be considered as moderate in Outeniqua standards. www.footprint.co.za /outeniqua1.htm   (485 words)

The Official Outeniqua Choo tjoe and Transnet Heritage Museum web page - Online Sources The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe is the last steam hauled scheduled passenger train operating in Southern Africa and runs daily (excepting Sunday) between George and Knysna. The route of the Choo-Tjoe is from George, via Victoria Bay, Wilderness, Sedgefield and Goukamma to Knysna and encompasses some of the most spectacular scenery in South Africa in the heart of the Garden Route lake district. All trains departing from and arriving at George use the new Choo-Tjoe station at the Outeniqua Railway Museum and passengers can enjoy a visit to the Museum as well as a trip on a steam train. www.onlinesources.co.za /chootjoe/index.html   (353 words)

Outeniqua Hiking Trail The forest and the wet fynbos depend on high rainfall, so be prepared for rain and mist. The old Outeniqua Hiking Trail was a strenuous 8-day/140-km route from Witfontein to Diepwalle. The trail was shortened and made less taxing by eliminating the first three days of the old trail. www.places.co.za /html/outeniquaht.html   (426 words)

Outeniqua Steam Train - Garden Route Trips on rail with the Outeniqua Power Van or the Choo Tjoe steam train are some of the most popular tourist attractions in the Garden Route. The Outeniqua Transport Museum houses a large collection of steam locomotives and carriages dating back to the bygone years. The Outeniqua forests were the reason the Dutch East India Company, established a woodcutters outpost in 1776, on the site that became George today. www.gardenroute-direct.com /43things/outeniqua-steam-train   (424 words)

The Outeniqua Choo-tjoe The Outeniqua Choe-tjoe at Knysna Station Photographed by Wayne Holtzhausen On 1922 the Railways and Harbours Board recommended the construction of a railway between George and Knysna, a distance of approximately 67 kilometers, at an estimated cost of 296 820 pounds. During reconstruction of the station the old Goods shed was used as a temporary departure and arrival point for the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe. www.onlinesources.co.za /chootjoe/history.htm   (483 words)

city break Outeniqua Mountains | short weekend city break Outeniqua Mountains Great Hotels of the World brings you short city breaks in Outeniqua Mountains from its collection of the finest luxury accommodation in the world. Golf hotels in Outeniqua Mountains will give you the ideal opportunity to take in the best courses and playing opportunities in Outeniqua Mountains. Outeniqua Mountains business hotels will take care of your conferences and meetings. www.ghotw.com /list/city3/home/outeniqua-mountains.htm   (212 words)

Dennis and Ester du Toit's Website A beachfront holiday flat in Outeniqua Strand near George and Mossel Bay, South Africa, with facilities to sleep a maximum of 4 people (including children irrespective of age). Outeniqua Strand is a quiet coastal holiday destination on the picturesque Garden Route in the South Cape, 400 km East of Cape Town. Outeniqua Strand is on the coast between Mossel Bay and George. myweb.absa.co.za /etiennedutoit   (309 words)

Fancourt Hotel, Country Club and Golf Estate - The Garden Route - South Africa The Outeniqua is one of two majestic 18-hole Parkland layouts at Fancourt. The Montagu and The Outeniqua Courses are open to hotel guests, members and their guests only. Should the need arise, the remaining nine holes’ greens will be resurfaced during the same period in 2007 resulting in a major facelift for Outeniqua. www.fancourt.co.za /content.asp?id=117   (431 words)

Outeniqua Hiking Trail page 2 This and the Homtini river are the two major river crossings on the Outeniqua trail and both have steel cables to help the hiker across. After heavy rains, however, the forestry department report that the crossings are dangerous and should not be attempted. The Outeniqua trail is a long trail and should only be attempted by experienced hikers. www.footprint.co.za /outeniqua2.htm   (706 words)

Self Catering Accommodation at Glentana/Outeniqua Strand Gardenroute Southern Cape South Africa Boompies is situated in the scenic village of Glentana / Outeniqua Strand, midway between George and Mossel Bay (±25km to both) on the Cape South Coast, approximately 5 km from the N2 national road. Outeniqua Strand is a beautiful beach between Glentana and the village of Great Brak River. A tour on the Outeniqua Choo-choo steam train from George to Knysna. www.boompies.com   (458 words)

Outeniqua Choo Tjoe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe is the last remaining continually-operated passenger steam train in Africa, still running six days of the week. The railway was completed in 1928, and links the towns of George and Knysna in the Western Cape, South Africa. It has been rescheduled to run between George and Hartenbos [1] until further notice. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Outeniqua_Choo_Tjoe   (234 words)

Outeniqua Mountain Bike Adventure - The best mountain bike area in SA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02) Outeniqua Mountain Bike Adventure - The best mountain bike area in SA R 3520 per person - based on groups of 3 to 6 The Garden Route is home to some of the most extraordinary mountain biking in the country. From the lush forests and sweet tasting streams to the spectacular heights of the Outeniqua Mountains this area has it all. www.midmar.co.za /adventure/mbt_outeniqua.htm   (638 words)

Outeniqua Steel, Design, Fabrication and Construction of Pre-Engineered Steel Building projects Outeniqua Steel (Percy Hall) since 1973, specializing in all aspects of Designing, Fabrication and Con-struction of Pre-Engineered Steel Building projects. Staffed by Engineers, System Analyst and Project Personnel in a wide range of disciplines, with experience based on the practical professional background acquired throughout years of actual involvement in projects and Industrial undertakings. In addition whenever special skills or knowledge are required in specific cases access to qualified consultants in different fields is assured through Outeniqua Steel's wide ranging contacts scrupulously selected and carefully maintained in Africa. www.outeniquastaal.co.za   (119 words)

New Page 3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02) The "Outeniqua" is a South African Navy logistics ship which in recent years has operated as the main logistics ship for South Africa. The "Outeniqua" made a short return voyage west to Rampen to off-load personnel and cargo for the Nordic Antarctic Research programme. After returning to SANAE she conducted several oceanographic research experiments before returning to Cape Town at the end of February with mail being postmarked at Cape Town on 4th March 1998. www.newzeal.com /steve/Ships/Outeniqua.htm   (219 words)

Fancourt Outeniqua Golf Course, From the N2 off ramp at George, travel down Courtney Street towards Mossel Bay & follow ... The Outeniqua Golf Course was named after the mountain range that runs along the Garden Route coast. The Outeniqua Golf Course is cleverly designed, picturesque and presents a challenge to golfers of all levels. The Outeniqua short par-four 4ths will keep big hitters guessing whether or not to go for it and face the risk of the waterway that dominates the right side of the green and fairway, or play it safe and lay-up! www.golf-safari.com /course_temp.asp?CourseNo=3567   (354 words)

Fancourt The Outeniqua Golf Course at the Fancourt Country Club Estate, Garden Route South Africa All the courses are renowned for their amazing year round condition and the attention to detail that is shown. The Outeniqua Course at the Fancourt Country Club Estate: With two 18-hole parkland courses The Outeniqua, that took shape under master golfer Gary Player, worldclass conditioning and a setting that takes in mountains, water and wildlife, there is nothing to beat a Fancourt round. Since Golf at these two courses at Fancourt is limited to members, their guests and resort guests, you will have ample time and space to savour the Fancourt golfing experience. www.sa-venues.com /golf/gr_fancourt4.htm   (404 words)

GAME OUTENIQUA WHEELCHAIR CHALLENGEPicture Gallery The GAME Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge has been staged successfully during the past three years, growing from its humble beginnings of only 27 entries in 2002 to the magnificent race attracting 285 participants in 2004! The Challenge is not only unique as being the first and only event exclusively for the disabled in South Africa, but it is staged in the picturesque town of george, in the heart of the spectacular Garden Route in the Western Cape, situated at the foot of the splendour of the Outeniqua Mountains. Athletes in racing wheelchairs, adapted bicycles, hand cycles, basketball chairs and ordinary wheelchairs have made this into the premier sporting event for the disabled on the South African sporting calendar. www.george.org.za /game_outeniqua_wheelchair_challe.htm   (258 words)

Outeniqua Nature Reserve This strenous and difficult walk follows the tracks that the settler' ox-wagon wheels scoured into the rocks while descending the trecherous Cradock Pass across the Outeniqua mountains from the coast to the Little Karoo. It links the Montagu and Outeniqua passes and provides spectacular views of the Outeniqua mountains and George. It starts at the old quarry on the west side of the top of the Montagu Pass, and ends at the top of the Outeniqua Pass, 14,9km from George. www.capenature.org.za /index.php?fSectionId=111   (577 words)

Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe: George, South Africa - George Travel The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe is the last steam hauled scheduled passenger train operating in Southern Africa. This unique steam train departs daily from George and Knysna in the morning and back to Knysna and George in the afternoon. This unique steam train departs daily from George and Knysna in the morning and back to Knysna... www.bookinafrica.com /articles/43/outeniqua-choo-tjoe/info.aspx   (455 words)

George Country Hotel Accommodation, PROTEA HOTEL OUTENIQUA, Garden Route Western Cape South Africa Protea Hotel Outeniqua, a popular limited services establishment, is nestled amidst the vibrant shops, restaurants and museums of historic George, just minutes away from the lush indigenous forests, majestic mountains and sparkling coastlines for which the Garden Route is renowned. Make the Protea Hotel Outeniqua your base to explore and discover a world of outdoor activities including the famous greens of the George Golf Course. Protea Hotel Outeniqua, Hotel Accommodation in George, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa www.wheretostay.co.za /proteahotel-outeniqua   (174 words)

Welcome to Spring Tide Sailing Charters - Spring Tide Charters offers luxury chartered sailing trips aboard a private ... Feast on a spread of delectable Mediterranean delicacies and enjoy a refreshing swim before returning to the quays. The Outeniqua launched in 1998, is a 50ft mono-hull, with a beam of 4m and interior clearance of 1.9m. Her sleek lines were designed by naval architect, Phill Southwell and hand built by owner/skipper, Stephan Pepler. www.springtide.co.za   (206 words)

Outeniqua Office Machines & Systems cc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02) Here @ Outeniqua we supply you the customer with the best service and only the the best office equipment. All our staff are trained and qualified for the repairs of your machines. This page created using the webpage creation facilities of Webspawner. www.webspawner.com /users/outeniqua   (80 words)

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