Bathurst (Eastern Cape)

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Bathurst [1], the pineapple capital of South Africa is located in the Eastern Cape.

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[edit][add listing] See

  • The world's biggest pineapple, Protea Hotel, Summerhill Estate, R67, +27(0)46 625-0515 (), [2]. Mon to Sun 9AM to 5PM in summer and 4PM in winter. Standing 16,7m tall, with a gift shop on the ground floor, tourist info center on the 1st floor, information regarding the pineapple industry on the 2nd floor and an observation deck. edit
  • Bradshaw's Mill. A working watermill and National Monument edit

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  • Bathurst Agricultural Museum, At the Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Nursery, +27 (0)72 408-4858 (), [3]. 9AM to 4PM Mon to Sat and 3PM to 4PM on Sun.  edit

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  • Farmer's Market. Every Sunday 9:30AM to 12:30PM.  edit

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  • The Ruanthai, cnr Trappes Road & Timms Lane, +27 (0)46 625-0224 (+27 (0)83 514-6011). Closed on Mondays. Good Thai food, but the restaurant is unlicensed, so bring your own drinks if you want alcohol. Cash only, no credit card facilities. edit

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  • The Pig & Whistle, 268 Kowie Rd, +27 (0)46 625-0673 (+27 (0)82 805-8393, , fax: +27 (0)86 648-3889), [5]. Established in 1832 this hotel has been declared a National Monument edit
  • Palamino, 358 Elizabeth road, +27 (0)72 297-3060. From R250 for a double and R200 for a single.  edit
  • Protea Hotel, Protea Hotel, Summerhill Estate, R67, +27 46 622-2366 (fax: +27 46 622-2424), [6].  edit

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