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Uniondale - De Rust - Willowmore Area

Welcome to Toorwater Guest Farm
 

At the foot of the eastern section of the Swartberg Mountain range (also known as "Die Slypsteenberge") you will find Toorwater Station. The station is known by many for various reasons.

One of these is the fact that the highly acclaimed movie Paljas, by Katinka Heyns, was filmed here. The stationmaster's house used in the movie has now been renovated and you have the opportunity to stay in this immaculately restored guest cottage.

Accommodation is self catering with bed and breakfast an option.  Visit our "Special Interests" page for more information on the film Paljas.

Another reason is the scenic "Toorwaterpoort" (Toorwater Gap) where the Traka River carved its way through the Swartberge over millions of years. The gap has been a drawcard for numerous people over the years.

These range from Boer Commandos during the Boer War, South African Railways, (Johannesburg - Mossel Bay line), bird watchers, steam train enthusiasts, people looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, adventure bike travellers, mountain bikers and hikers who wish to use or explore this spectacular gorge.

Find more information about Toorwaterpoort on our "Special Interests" page.

Toorwater Guest Farm is nestled at the foot of the towering Swartberg Mountain range and borders the Swartberg Nature Reserve. It is a  working Karoo farm where visitors can, apart from the natural beauty of the area, also experience typical Karoo farm life on a first hand basis.

Accommodation is on a self catering basis in the "Paljas" House. Please read more about this on the "Accommodation" page.

By the way the name Toorwater  (literally translated, means enchanted or bewitched water) originated from a phenomenon witnessed at the nearby hot water springs. Apparently natural gas escapes from the spring from time to time. In favourable circumstances these gasses can spontaneously ignite resulting in ghostly-looking flames flickering like will-o’-the-wisps, allegedly causing many an unsuspecting traveller to have the fright of his life!