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Kurland

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Kurland

Kurland is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Wittedrif, 14km from Bloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route).

Kurland is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 4,832, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Kurland 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 Kurland to your route.

About Kurland

Kurland (often referred to as Kurland Village) is a rural township in the Garden Route District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Located in the Crags area on the edge of the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve, 20 km from Plettenberg Bay, it is affected by high levels of unemployment and domestic

Read more violence. Tourist attractions in the area include Birds of Eden, Tenikwa, Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, and Elephant Sanctuary along with guest houses and B&Bs. The Crags Primary School, built in 1981, is the only school in the village.

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Where is Kurland located?

Kurland is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -33.9449 latitude, 23.4927 longitude.

What is the population of Kurland?

Kurland has a population of approximately 4,832 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
4,832
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.9449, 23.4927

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 Kurland

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)

Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.

14 km · about 25 min drive

historic highway

Prince Alfred's Pass

South Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Kurland

  • Right hereBloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.
  • 33 kmPrince Alfred's PassSouth Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.
  • 77 kmBaviaanskloofA 200 km gravel traverse of a UNESCO wilderness valley in the Eastern Cape, fording rivers and climbing the steep Grasnek and Combrink passes between fynbos-covered cliffs. Dry-weather 2WD is possible but check conditions first.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kurland.

Wittedrif

🇿🇦 South Africa

16 km awayPop. 2,182

Plettenberg Bay

🇿🇦 South Africa

16 km awayPop. 38,126

Coldstream

🇿🇦 South Africa

21 km awayPop. 1,985

Louterwater

🇿🇦 South Africa

23 km awayPop. 5,785

Kranshoek

🇿🇦 South Africa

25 km awayPop. 6,705

Krakeelrivier

🇿🇦 South Africa

27 km awayPop. 2,313

Haarlem

🇿🇦 South Africa

27 km awayPop. 2,846

Stormsrivier

🇿🇦 South Africa

36 km awayPop. 2,000

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