Barrydale

Barrydale is a small town on Route 62 in the Little Karoo. Barrydale is a centre of fruit growing on the edge of the Little Karoo.

It was founded in 1880. It is home to about 4,000 people (2011) Almost every type of fruit is cultivated here, with the harvest season beginning in December with apricots and continuing into April.

• Barrydale lies between Montagu and Oudtshoorn at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains.
• From the south, you can reach Barrydale from the N2 via the Tradouws Pass on the R324.

• Barrydale Heritage Garden - Succulents of the Karoo.
• Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - White lions, cheetahs and other animals, succulents of the Karoo, rock formations and rock paintings of the San.

• Warmwaterberg Spa, located between Ladismith and Barrydale on the R62.
• Barrydale Wine Cellar. Visit to the wine cellar and wine tasting.

• There are several restaurants along the street, including the Pumpkin . Dried fruit of all kinds is a good thing to take with you.