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May
69°F 20°C
50°F 10°C
Jun
66°F 18°C
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Jul
65°F 18°C
44°F 6°C
Aug
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65°F 18°C
49°F 9°C
Oct
68°F 20°C
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Observatory Museum
Ollie #1 of 10 attractions in Grahamstown
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: This odd house is an eclectic melange of architectural styles, the whimsy of amateur astronomer Henry Carter Galpin. Locals would set their watches by...... more » Owner description: This odd house is an eclectic melange of architectural styles, the whimsy of amateur astronomer Henry Carter Galpin. Locals would set their watches by the time on Galpin’s clock tower. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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1820 Settlers National Monument
Ollie #2 of 10 attractions in Grahamstown
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This memorial on Gunfire Hill is dominated by the stunning Settlers Garden.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Educational Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
Settlers Garden 1820
Ollie #3 of 10 attractions in Grahamstown
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: This garden is both historic and beautiful, occupying 61 hectares of Grahamstown's Gunfire Hill. It’s an exotic living tribute to Cape Colony’s first...... more » Owner description: This garden is both historic and beautiful, occupying 61 hectares of Grahamstown's Gunfire Hill. It’s an exotic living tribute to Cape Colony’s first settlers. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
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Cathedral of St Michael and St George
Ollie #4 of 10 attractions in Grahamstown
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
This stately cathedral’s prominent tower dominates High Street.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
Shamwari Game Reserve
Ollie #5 of 10 attractions in Grahamstown
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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