INTRODUCTION TO DRAKENSBERG SUN DIRECTIONS
The following section provides Drakensberg Sun Directions and a relevant Google Map of the location of this resort. Located in the Central Drakensberg or Cathkin Park/ Champagne Valley.
FROM GAUTENG:
Firstly, if you are travelling from Gauteng, take the N3 to Harrismith. At Harrismith turn left onto the N5 to Bethlehem. But don’t forget to turn left onto the R74 to Bergville. Then keep on the R74, travelling past the magnificent Sterkfontein Dam and Little Switzerland. This area is also known as the Oliviershoek Pass.
Carry on along the R74 and travel through Bergville. You will then reach Winterton. At the robots just after the “Pig and Plough” turn right onto the R600. Keep on the R600, for 30 km. You will see the sign indicating Drakensberg Sun R160. Carry on for about two kilometres until you see the Drakensberg Entrance on the right-hand side of the road.
FROM DURBAN OR PIETERMARITZBURG:
In the first place, travel on the N3 from Durban. Then keep on the N3 until you see the Loskop/ Estcourt Offramp (179). Then turn left at the intersection towards Loskop. Travel along the Loskop Road. Finally, you will reach a junction with the R600. Keep on the R600, for 30 km. You will see the sign indicating Drakensberg Sun R160. Carry on for about two kilometres until you see the Drakensberg Entrance on the right-hand side of the road.
FROM THE FREE STATE:
Travel along the N5 through Bethlehem. Turn right onto the R74 just before Harrismith. Then keep on the R74, travelling past the magnificent Sterkfontein Dam and Little Switzerland. This area is also known as the Oliviershoek Pass.
Carry on along the R74 and travel through Bergville. You will then reach Winterton. At the robots just after the “Pig and Plough” turn right onto the R600. Keep on the R600, for 30 km. You will see the sign indicating Drakensberg Sun R160. Carry on for about two kilometres until you see the Drakensberg Entrance on the right-hand side of the road.
GPS CO-ORDINATES
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