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Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Hogsback is a village of 1,000 people (2011) in the Amathole Mountains in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
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A sculpture garden with mosaics that are a compilation of ancient images made by San artists and photographs of the universe from the Hubble space telescope. Created by artist Diana Graham at her studio.
at the edge
Have tea and scones in the garden under the old oak trees.
Relaxed backpacker with amazing views, various hikes start right from the garden.
By car
From the north, take the N1 to Bloemfontein, N6 to Queenstown, from Queenstown via Whittlesea, Seymour, Fort Beaufort, Alice, Hogsback. Do not take the road from Seymour to Hogsback.
No car rental agencies or public transport. For getting around comfortably own transport is recommended.
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