Hofmeyr
South Africa · Eastern CapeZA
Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Hofmeyr is a small Karoo town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, 20 km west of the Bamboesberg mountain range. It lies 64 km north-east of Cradock at an altitude of 1,252 metres. According to the 2011 census, the population of Hofmeyr proper is about 326 persons and the neighbouring township of Luxolweni is about 3,354. In former times, it lay at the centre of a flourishing sheep-farming district and managed some salt pans 10 km to its west.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -31.653, 25.804
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1263 m
Overview of Hofmeyr
Located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, Hofmeyr is best described as a spot. Expect water sports and nightlife to fill most of your time. It sits at about 1,263 m above sea level. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Hofmeyr
Water Sports in Hofmeyr
(2)Water Sports lovers get Diving and Scuba Diving. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hofmeyr. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Hofmeyr
(1)Nightlife lovers get Music. All of it is drawn from Hofmeyr's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Hofmeyr
Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Eastern Cape first, then drive or cycle into Hofmeyr. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Hofmeyr that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hofmeyr known for?
- Hofmeyr is mainly a destination for water sports and nightlife, set in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- What can you do in Hofmeyr?
- You can plan around Diving, Scuba Diving and Music in Hofmeyr. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hofmeyr?
- Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Hofmeyr located?
- Administratively, Hofmeyr sits in Eastern Cape, South Africa — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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