Places of interest in Cradock
The historic farming town of Cradock lies nestled in the upper
reaches of the fertile Fish River Valley in the Eastern Cape.
Cradock’s pastoral beauty and hot springs have helped the town
develop a reputation as the Eastern Cape’s premier health
tourism destination.
Cradock Spa
Cradock Spa lies 5km outside the town of Cradock and is
renowned for its hot sulphur springs. The venue features several
indoor and outdoor pools where visitors can soak in restorative
hot mineral waters, which are renowned for their ability to
alleviate the symptoms of rheumatism and other chronic health conditions.
Game Reserves
The Mountain Zebra National Park lies in close proximity to the Cradock Spa. Originally
founded to protect the Cape Mountain Zebra from extinction, the Mountain Zebra National Park
is now home to over 300 of these endangered animals, along with numerous species of
antelope, rhino and buffalo.
Further game-viewing opportunities await in the Tsolwana Game Reserve, located midway
between Cradock and Queenstown. This game reserve’s grassy plateau provides minimal
concealment for its inhabitants, thus providing excellent viewing of the reserve’s population of
antelope, zebra, giraffe and white rhino.
The Tuishuise
Cradock is home to a number of lovingly restored
Victorian buildings dating back to the last century. If you
are looking for Cradock accommodation, look no further
than The Tuishuise, a collection of 25 restored
craftsmen’s houses on Market Street.
Visitors to Cradock can book a Tuishuise house for the
duration of their stay. Each of these charming Victorian
cottages has a unique theme, and provides an ideal
opportunity to experience the pace and elegance of a
bygone era. Tuinhuise accommodation in the Eastern
Cape can be booked directly through e-southafrica.com.
Museums
The Olive Schreiner House is a museum dedicated to one of Cradock’s most celebrated
inhabitants. Olive Schreiner is believed to have based her famous novel, Story of an African
Farm, on