Cradock Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
About Cradock
The town is named after John Cradock, governor of the Cape Colony and commander of the forces. Cradock is one of the Cape's chief centres of the wool industry, and also produces beef, dairy, fruit, lucerne, and mohair. Of enormous importance to the economic development of Cradock was the construction of the Orange-Fish River Tunnel. Completed in 1975 and 83 km (52 mi) in length it diverts water from the Gariep Dam on the Orange River to the Great Fish River and then on as far as the Addo Valley, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth for irrigation, household and industrial use. The construction of the tunnel also made possible the annual Fish River Canoe Marathon. From humble beginnings in 1982 the two-day, 80-km (50 mi) event attracts more than 1,500 paddlers from around the world.
Top Attractions in Cradock
Explore the best things to see and do in Cradock:
- ★Cradock Spa
- ★Egg Rock
Where to Stay in Cradock
- 🏨Albert House
- 🏨Cradock House
- 🏨Die Tuishuise
- 🏨Heritage House
- 🏨Shalom Lodge
Cradock Travel Guide Sections
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