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2024 Inorganic and Carman Conference | Champagne Sports Resort, 2 - 6 June 2024

Excursions/Activities - Free afternoon

Excursions/activities listed are not included in the registration fee. For the excursions, you need to arrange your own transport.

Champagne Sports Resort offers a range of activities that you can engage in during your free afternoon. https://www.champagnesportsresort.com/activities/

GOLF

If you prefer a game of golf, why not try the 18-hole championship golf course. Booking in advance is essential. Prices and contact details here: https://www.champagnesportsresort.com/golf/

SPA

You can put your feet up, relax and enjoy one of the treatments at the spa. Booking in advance is essential. Prices and contact details here: https://www.champagnesportsresort.com/wellness/

DRAKENSBERGY BREWERY

A short walk down the road (900m), from Champagne Sports Resort, is the Drakensbergy Brewery. You can spend the afternoon beer-tasting the local craft which is bottled using fresh spring water.

No booking required. Details: https://www.drakbrew.co.za/brewpub/

DRAKENSBERG BOYS CHOIR

A short drive up the road you will find South Africa’s singing ambassors: The Drakensberg Boys Choir. Their weekly concert (2 hours) is held every Wednesday at 3.30pm in the school hall. If you want to attend, you must arrange your own transport to the venue.

For details and tickets: https://dbchoir.com/web/

HIKING MONK’S COWL

Monk’s Cowl is the name of the peak between the towering Champagne Castle and Cathkin mountains, which is part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The park is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. Note: if you are interested in hiking, you must arrange your own transport to the park. There is also an entrance charge. http://www.kznwildlife.com/Monks%20Cowl.html

The park offers day hikes and walks that consist of routes which are graded from easy to difficult and take you through the foothills and river valleys. Hike details and routes:
https://thedrakensberg.net/monks-cowl-and-champagne-valley-cathkin-park-hiking-trails/