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Province: Northern Cape
Region: Diamond Fields
Town: Douglas

Douglas 
Known for its game, beef, mutton and irrigation farming, Douglas was founded in 1848 as a mission station on the farm Backhouse by the Reverend Isaac Hughs. In 1867, a group of Europeans from Griquatown signed an agreement giving them the right to establish a town. It was named after Lieutenant-General Sir Percy Douglas. Near the confluence of the Orange River, Douglas is a thriving, fast-growing town surrounded by a wealth of agricultural and stock-farming ventures fed by two of South Africa’s greatest rivers. A booming holiday centre, it is fast becoming a town besieged by hunters on their way to the area’s many hunting lodges and game farms. 
Tourist information: Information Office, Du Plessis Sq, Douglas 8730 Tel: (053) 298 1810.

Activities and Attractions 

Aircraft charter services Bateleur Estates Tel: (053) 298 2625. 

Backhouse Perhaps the largest Brahman cattle stud farm in the country, it is open to visitors by prior arrangement. 
Die Neus A scenic spot 14km from town, Die Neus is on the confluence of the Orange and Vaal Rivers. 
Douglas Wine Cellar Established in 1968. The cellar produces a wide variety of table and desert wines. Visitors are welcome. 
Driekopseiland Some 3 000 rock engravings and petroglyphs spread over a large area of glacial pavement in the bed of the Riet River. Some portray animals, but most are abstract or entoptis designs relating to San religious experience. 
Sport Excellent freshwater fishing on the Vaal and river rafting on the Orange River. For guided walks Tel: (053) 298 2645. 
Sunset River Cruises: Da Riva, Tel: 082 3322266, Douglas Resort, Tel: 053 - 2981182 

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