Dundee - Glencoe Information
Dundee - Glencoe
Dundee - Glencoe Information
Nestling in a valley in the picturesque Biggarsberg, are the towns of Dundee and Glencoe. At the base of the Indumeni mountain, the highest peak in the Biggarsberg range of mountains, is Wasbank, a small town which time has appeared to pass by. Indumeni means ‘where the thunder rolls’ and the area around this mountain is called Endumeni, hence the name of the municipal authority of this area. Situated equidistant between Durban and Johannesburg, with well-established road, rail and air infrastructure, the Indumeni region is the geographic centre of Northern KwaZulu Natal. There are numerous provincial and national government departmental branches in Dundee. The whole area has a fascinating and multi-faceted history. There are numerous interesting and unusual places to visit and in doing so, you can experience our culture and heritage. The cultural, economic and military history of the area is depicted in the Talana Museum, on the outskirts of Dundee.A number of gracious old homes in the towns and on nearby farms have been converted into tourist accommodation. Hotels, guest lodges, self-catering cottages and caravan parks offer visitors a wide range of excellent quality accommodation.
The area is home to a number of skilled crafts people. Pottery, wood work, hand knotted carpets, woven grass baskets, Zulu beadwork, are all produced here and artists and crafts people can be seen at work in their own environment. Currently the main industry is agriculture. The main farming activity is cattle ranching and local livestock sales are among the most lucrative in KwaZulu Natal. Sheep, dairy and crop farming also form part of the agricultural enterprise.
The mining of coal, once the primary industry of northern KwaZulu Natal, has been overtaken by agriculture. It nevertheless will continue to contribute to the economy of the region well into the future. The history of coal mining is graphically depicted in true to life exhibits at Talana Museum.
However our unique destination has a lot more to offer than battle sites. There are Zulu cultural experiences, craft and birding routes, game reserves, fishing in dams and rivers, white-water rafting, horseback safaris and a host of other adventures.
We have hot, sunny days with afternoon thunderstorms in summer (September – February). And during the winter months (June – August), the days are warm with crisp cold nights. Plan a holiday to our area – you will discover a unique corner of our country with diverse attractions and friendly hospitality