Things to do
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New visitors always ask, "What is there to do in McGregor?" - Caught by surprise, the locals will look a bit confused and after a while say "Well nothing, that's why we love it!" - The truth is, the whole of the Breede River valley has many places to visit, but if it's relaxation, good living, food and wine you are after, McGregor is the perfect place to forget city cares, change gear, just live, enjoy and connect with friends.
McGregor does however offer a variety of activities for the visitor, from walking/hiking trails, the most spectacular being the Boesmanskloof trail from McGregor to Greyton, mountain biking, bird watching from two bird hides in Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, to enjoyable meals and a chat at one of our coffee shops or restaurants. Or relax with an aromatherapy massage or Reiki session.
The village boasts a Saturday Morning Market where you may purchase a wide variety of home made jams, chutneys, freshly baked breads and muffins as well as many other products.
Don't miss out on our regional and village food and wine festivals.
We have just a few good quality shops, where you may browse through a variety of goods ranging from from antique furniture, old linens, silver, glassware & table settings with old bone-china to hand painted 'distressed' furniture. There is also a very well equipped Deli - certainly not to be missed. You may find our local distillery and wineries interesting. There is olive tasting at Rhebokskraal and many places to enjoy a good meal. You must visit our local wood fired pottery and go walking the dog after 5pm to enjoy the houses and gardens old and new.
McGregor's many gifted artists work in a variety of media: oils, watercolour, pastel, acrylic, pencil and charcoal amongst others. Some works of local artists hang in homes & galleries throughout the world.
FESTIVALS WINE CELLARS OUT AND ABOUT SHOPPING REAL ESTATE CHURCHES
Places offering outdoor and adventure activities are listed below in random order.
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Waldorf School School 
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Working for the future Conducted Walks With Dawid Esau Village Walks
To view McGregor's unique picturesque cob,adobe and strawbale buildings.
Meeting at the Tourism Office every Saturday morning at 11am Dawid Esau conducts a tour of our quaint village - view charming cottages built of cob, straw, sand bags and more. Max 10 persons per group
Dawid will donate 50% of his fee to the restoration project.
contact Tourism 023 625 1954 For Details
Up to 10 people R30 each, 1-5 people R40 each Awie Page Transport Transport service
An exciting new service offered by AB Page, a resident born and bred in McGregor, is now in operation. Mr Page has purchased 2 new 32 seater Tata busses and will provide a professional service for transporting and touring over long or short distances. The vehicles are fully Insured as is passenger liability.
Call tourism for costs McGregor Museum
3 - 4 lines here
Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary Sanctuary For Retired Donkeys
Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary provides a permanent refuge for abused, neglected and elderly donkeys. Here they are given the opportunity to live out their lives with respect and dignity, surrounded by their own kind, in a protective and natural environment.
Child friendly with restaurant Groot Toren 4x4 - Klipspringer Lodge Self Catering Accommodation - Graded 4x4 Eco Trail 
A peaceful mountain retreat surrounded by Fynbos, Protea and breathtaking views. This fully equipped stone built, thatched roof cottage is situated on the Groot Toren 4 x 4 trail and sleeps 4.
Only 2 hours from Cape Town. (Take the N1 or N2.)
11km from McGregor on the road to Bonnievale and Stormsvlei.
From R200 per person per night - see details N G Kerk Sunday Services in English and Afrikaans
This historical church serves the village and the surrounding farming community
Roy Reycraft Unique Timepieces And Handmade Craft
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve was once the home of a dozen zebras with unusual stripe patterns. They'd been chosen in the hope of breeding quaggas. The project failed and the stables and staff buildings now serve new purposes. In one of them, at the end of a circuitous bumpy track you will find Roy Reycraft and Pam. Don't be deceived by the Pwd (Public Works Department) look of the place. Inside is a stage setting for Hansel and Gretel - doll's house miniatures and Pam's hand-crafted objects are all over the place.
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