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Greyton

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Greyton

Greyton sits on the route: 10 minutes from Genadendal, 39km from Route 62.

Greyton is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 3,329, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Greyton sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Greyton to your route.

About Greyton

Greyton is a small town in the Overberg area in the Western Cape, South Africa.

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Where is Greyton located?

Greyton is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -34.0505 latitude, 19.6088 longitude.

What is the population of Greyton?

Greyton has a population of approximately 3,329 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
3,329
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.0505, 19.6088

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Greyton

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Route 62

South Africa's longest wine route, a scenic alternative to the Garden Route passing through the Klein Karoo and wine valleys.

39 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Franschhoek Pass

A sweeping tarred climb out of the Franschhoek wine valley on the R45, following an old elephant migration route and offering a lay-by view back over the vineyard-filled bowl. Quick to drive and a favourite of Cape Town car clubs.

44 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Franschhoek Motor Museum

Elegant museum in the Cape Winelands housing over 220 vehicles from an 1898 Beeston to modern supercars.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Greyton

  • 39 kmRoute 62South Africa's longest wine route, a scenic alternative to the Garden Route passing through the Klein Karoo and wine valleys.
  • 44 kmFranschhoek PassA sweeping tarred climb out of the Franschhoek wine valley on the R45, following an old elephant migration route and offering a lay-by view back over the vineyard-filled bowl. Quick to drive and a favourite of Cape Town car clubs.
  • 60 kmHuguenot TunnelSouth Africa's longest road tunnel, boring 3.9 km through the Du Toitskloof mountains on the N1 near Paarl and bypassing the old scenic pass above it.
  • 67 kmBainskloof PassAn 1853 Thomas Bain pass that runs as a narrow ledge blasted into the mountainside above the Witte River, barely altered since construction and now a national monument. The tarred road is single-lane in places with dramatic drop-offs.
  • 73 kmClarence Drive (R44)A cliff-hugging coastal road between Gordon's Bay and Rooi-Els along False Bay, rated among the world's great ocean drives, with whale sightings in season.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Greyton.

Genadendal

🇿🇦 South Africa

5 km awayPop. 6,784

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🇿🇦 South Africa

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Villiersdorp

🇿🇦 South Africa

30 km awayPop. 11,986

Riviersonderend

🇿🇦 South Africa

30 km awayPop. 6,284

Tesselaarsdal

🇿🇦 South Africa

32 km awayPop. 1,500

Robertson

🇿🇦 South Africa

37 km awayPop. 33,204

Brandvlei

🇿🇦 South Africa

40 km awayPop. 1,171

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