Queenstown
Queen of the Border
General Information
Other Name: -, , State: Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Languages Spoken: -
Long Distance Code: +27(0)45
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Best Time to Visit: June to - and -
International Access: -Description
Queenstown is a town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It was founded in early 1853 by the direction of Sir George Cathcart and is the commercial, administrative, and educational centre of a prosperous farming district.Queenstown lies on the Komani River which forms part of the Great Kei system of rivers and has a refreshing climate and plentiful water supply from the surrounding rugged mountains. The water is collected in Bonkolo (named changed from Bongolo recently) Dam, set in the hills, used extensively for recreation and watersports. Each year, around the beginning of June, the town holds an art exhibition with the emphasis on paintings and sculpture. Perhaps inspired by some of the most interesting Bushman paintings in nearby caves, which are accessible to the visitor.Queenstown has recreational facilities, which are the envy of many larger centres. Sports of every variety are available to cater for the most demanding sports enthusiasts. It has an attractive 18-hole golf course, several bowling greens, tennis clubs, and children’s playgrounds.Location
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Refreshing Climate