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Matjiesfontein

Matjiesfontein is fondly know as “The Grand Dutchess or the Karoo” and derives it name from the weave mats that were made from the reeds of the Baviaans River that runs through the town.

This picturesque village is situated just off the N1 highway almost halfway between Cape Town and Beaufort West and is a popular stop over for train passengers and motorists alike.

The local train station is also a stop over for luxury passenger trains like the famous Blue Train and Rovos Rail.