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The approach into the town of Caledon © Christopher Griner, License
Originally known in Dutch as Bad agter de Berg (Bath Behind the Mountain) - a bath house built in 1797. A village called Swartberg sprang up. Renamed Caledon in honor of the Irish peer Du Pre Alexander, first British governor of the Cape (1806-1811). © Zaian, License
Architecture of Caledon: Georgian Cottage on the corner of Cathkin Street and Donkin Street. Originally a private town house, which then became the first head office of the local farmers co-operative. © Zaian, License
The House at 11 Constitution Street, is now part of the Caledon Museum. Restored using old photographs and plans of other old buildings of the same era. Period correct wallpapers using actual samples being found in a house in Mill Street. © SmartRebeccaJoy, License

Caledon

The little town of Caledon is on the slopes of the Klein Swartberg, some 100 km east of Cape Town and famous for its hot springs and fynbos. Situated in a barley, wheat and wool-producing region, Caledon was named in 1813 after the Governor, Earl of Caledon.

Caledon owes its origin to the discovery of iron and mineral rich springs by the early Khoi-Khoi people. These natural hot springs produce over 900 000 litres of water daily and are said to have curative qualities.

Known today as the "capital of the Overberg", Caledon now offers a modern hotel, casino and spa. The Caledon Nature and Wildflower Reserve is at the entrance to Venster Kloof - named after a rock formation resembling a window ("venster"). Over 10 ha of reserve are home to numerous bird species and a circular hiking trail.

Annual events in Caledon include a beer and bread festival in March, and a wild flower show in September.

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