Alongside the road is the graveyard of the Van Reenen Family. J N R Van Reenen was a farmer who trekked into the area in 1875 to settle on his new farm, Vuurland, and as the fading light coloured the cliffs he apparently called the area ‘Golden Gate’. Vuurland was one of three farms in this area which eventually were amalgamated in 1962 into the Golden Gate National Park.
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de Wets Wild
Such a beautiful final resting place…
Candy Blackham
Yes, and it fel peaceful – you feel your spirit can fly
Anne Guy
Amazing rock formations!
Candy Blackham
I will do one more rock formations post before I leave the Golden Gate – just for you!
Anne Guy
Thanks Candy!