Mooi River at a glance
Several areas of the Mooi River provide boating facilities whilst the upper reaches of the Mooi River in KwaZulu-Natal are a fly fisherman's paradise. Further upstream, the Mooi River Falls are a magnificent site when the river is in flood. Outside the town, the Craigieburn Dam offers camping sites and picnic spots.
The predominant occupation in this region of South Africa is dairy and stock farming. The Mooi River area is home to several of South Africa's finest stud farms of which several offer tours to visitors. One of them being Summerhill Stud Farm which attracts clients from around the world and has won numerous awards.Mooi River is part of the Midlands Meander the most interesting attractions being The Linen Loft and Sharrow Weaving.
The Rhode Museum is in an old house owned by a local businessman - Edgar Rohde. There are displays covering dairying, polo, old Mooi River, a photographic display of Bruntville - the local African township, Zulu beadwork and other settler items.
Accommodation in / near Mooi River, Natal Midlands (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
There are many different accommodation options to choose from when visiting the spectacular Natal Midlands ranging from Guest Houses, Cottages and Bed & Breakfast places to Country Lodges, fine Hotels and Resorts.
- Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
- Hartford House
- The Antbear Guest House located between Mooi River and Giants Castle
- Sycamore Avenue: romantic treehouse accommodation
- Wild Berry Guest Farm
- Swiss Manor House: country manor accommodation on the Midlands Meander
- Stonehaven: luxury farm cottage and suites KwaZulu Natal Midlands (Mooi River, Estcourt)
- Halls Country House
- Greenfields Manor House
- Dunroamin Country Guest House: located between Rosetta and Mooi River
- Gleneagles Guesthouse in Mooi River, Kwa-Zulu Natal
- Argyle Arms Country Hotel: in Mooi River, Natal Midlands
- Broad Moor - Guesthouse & Self Catering Cottage
- Midlands Saddle and Trout Resort
- Old Rearsby Farm Cottages
- Sierra Ranch: affordable family accommodation in cottages, chalet's and hotel rooms
- Mountain View Country House: between Mooi River and Rosetta
- De Hoek House
- Riverbank Caravan Park
- Waterhoek Holiday Chalets
- Willowdale Cottage
- Zulu Falls Game Lodge
- Glencraig
- Crane Valley Trust
- Otters Creak
- Waterside B&B
- Thembela Country House
