Tarkastad

Municipality

Municipality: Tsolwana Local Municipality
District Municipality: Chris Hani District Municipality

Tarkastad Tourism Bureau

Cottage Shop
Tarkastad

Phone number: 045-846-0324
Fax number: 045-846-0025

The name Tarkastad probably comes from the Khoi=Khoi word Traka (meaning Women) and the Afrikaans word Stad (meaning City)

Attractions

Also see the neighbouring towns

Adventure

Toorberg Hiking Trail. Great Winterberg Hiking Trail.

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History

Tarkastad was established in 1862 as a church centre and became a municipality in 1864.
San rock paintings can be seen in the area. There are many Victorian cast iron lamp posts and 'broekie' lace adornments to be seen.

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