HANOVER
When the discovery of diamonds blazed a trail to the interior, the railway followed it. It bypassed Victoria West by 12km, necessitating a railhead. This developed into a village and was named after Cape Governor, Sir Walter Hely Hutchinson. A branch line was built in 1904.
Town information
| Emthanjeni Municipality | |
| Phone: | 053 632 9100 or 053 631 4176 |
Activities
Anglican Church
This national monument was built in 1895 and is still in use.
Ash Tree Art Gallery
Experience a different kind of art.
Cenotaph Memorial
Memorial to those who died in WWII.
Hanover Museum
Housed in the farm house around which the town developed. The museum in Viljoen Street contains artifacts dating back to pioneer days.
Hippo Pool
in Zeekoei River, for more information contact Tel no 053 643 0020.
House of Olive Schreiner
Grace Str. The famous author lived here during the Anglo-Boer War.