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Mondi Forest Trails
Walking, cycling and jogging trails through the surrounding Mondi Forests, with access directly from the property.
In & around Hilton
Things to do in the KZN Midlands
From forest trails at our doorstep to the Midlands Meander, wine estates and zip-lines through the Karkloof canopy — Hilton is the perfect base.
Get outside
Activities & attractions
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Nelson Mandela Capture Site
Monument marking the spot of Nelson Mandela's 1962 arrest, featuring the famous laser-cut steel-beam artwork by Marco Cianfanelli and Jeremy Rose.
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Karkloof Farmers Market
Indoor farmers market open Saturdays from 07h00 to 11h00 — local produce, baked goods and crafts.
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Karkloof Horse Adventures
Horseback riding in the Karkloof for all experience levels. Contact: 083 470 2051.
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Karkloof Canopy Tours
12 platforms and 10 zip-line slides through indigenous forest canopy — the longest slide is 200 m, and the tour takes about 2 hours. Contact: 076 241 2888.
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Piggly Wiggly
Retail and dining destination on the Midlands Meander with shops, eateries and family activities.
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Midlands Meander
South Africa's famous arts-and-crafts route: restaurants, art galleries, guest farms, wine makers, cheese makers and potters scattered across the Midlands.
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The Old Mushroom Farm
Contemporary venue with accommodation, shops and eateries in the Midlands.
Dining out?
Restaurants we recommend
Dining · 1 km
Peperé Restaurant
A gourmet restaurant offering all-day breakfast and lunch, with alfresco seating under the trees or indoor seating by the fireplace, on the Harrington House grounds. Contact: 072 395 9924.
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Abingdon Wine Estate
Voted South Africa's Best Kept Secret in the 2019 Amex Dining Awards. Serves harvest boards and tapas-style cuisine. Open Fridays and Saturdays; reservations required. Contact: 083 463 8503.
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Azure
Restaurant and bar at the Rotanda Centre on Cedara Road, with rugby on the big screen and dancing after 10pm. Contact: 060 976 8094.
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Garlington Bistro
Estate-based restaurant with quality cuisine and scenic views. Contact: 033 329 5200 / 079 425 0106.
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Caversham Mill Restaurant
One of the best restaurants you will encounter anywhere, set at a historic mill on the Lions River. Contact: 033 234 4524.
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The Bierfassel Restaurant
Traditional, rustic Austrian-style restaurant and pub established in 1999, featuring 35 international beers. Contact: 033 234 4524.
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The Break Room
Casual eatery on Quarry Road in Hilton Village. Contact: 076 676 3140.
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Waxy O'Conners
Irish pub and restaurant in Hilton. Contact: 033 008 5040.