The fresh country air and the endless exciting stops make The Midlands Meander the ideal family day out. From delicious lunch spots to fun activities for all ages, there is something for everyone. Spend your day finding all the fun activities or take a shortcut and visit a few of our favourite family-friendly midlands activities.
5 Midlands Meander Stops Your Family Will Love
Start your adventure by pencilling these stops onto your route, but feel free to explore the hundreds of other stops along the way. Keep reading the blog as we reveal 5 of the best places to visit along the Meander.
1. Piggly Wiggly
This spot has it ALL. For mom, several shops are scattered around the outdoor centre to keep her entertained for ages; from a plant nursery to a sweet-smelling toiletry and pamper shop, she is bound to find something that tickles her fancy. The famous Piggly Wiggly restaurant, with its delicious lunch and friendly service, is a great place to make your base while exploring the shops and activities. From chocolate and candle dipping to riding the small train around the grounds and painting pottery, you are bound to be here for hours!
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2. The Faraway Tree
This unique stop will remain with you and your children forever! Lose yourself in the fantasyland that has been created, filled with fairies, gnomes, elves and trees with faces, children’s imaginations will run wild. Enjoy browsing the vast collection of wands, tiaras and wings and allow the magic of The Faraway Tree to carry you away with it- if only for a while.
3. Play Putt Putt at Millgate Cottage
At just R15, you have access to unlimited putt-putt games. This entertaining game is hard to come by nowadays, which is a shame because it really is fun for the whole family! Challenge your kids to a game and see who will be the champion of the 9-hole course. Enjoy the fresh air, special family bonding time and hospitality from Millgate Cottage.
4. Karkloof Canopy Tours
If you are looking for a bit of adventure, ziplining is for you! Fly high above the second largest indigenous forest in South Africa, enjoying the thrilling zip lines (the longest stretching 175m), while keeping your sights open for monkeys, birds and marvelling in the beauty of nature. This adventure is open to ages 7-70 years old and will be a day you won’t forget in a hurry!
5. St. Ives Dam
This stunning stop is perfect for an active family day outdoors. Bring your own fishing rods and spend the day fishing for bass or bring your own mountain bike and enjoy the family-friendly 4km route (be sure to be on the lookout for zebra, wildebeest and antelope). With a jungle gym on-site for the younger ones and the option to organize a picnic lunch, you are setting yourself up for the perfect day out.
Enjoy a Fun-filled Family Day Out on The Midlands Meander Today
Don’t wait any longer! Make priceless memories with your family now, starting with exploring the beauty of the South African countryside- who said you needed to travel far to be a tourist? Call our office today should you have any further queries and we will be happy to help.
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