Wepener is full of atmosphere and lies in the valley of the Jammersbergspruit roughly 109km (67.689 mi) to the Van Rooyen gate which forms the border between South Africa and Lesotho. The gate is open from : 6am-10pm Monday to Sunday.

Reference: The South African Year Book 2005/2006


Attractions and Things To Do in Wepener

Ahanang Sewing & Knitting
This small group of local women is fighting poverty and providing for their families by making traditional and conventional clothing.
Their name means "Building together".
Theses ladies can be contacted through the Wepener municipality at 051 583 1131.

African Hut
Arts and crafts as well as typical South African baked products.
Tel: 082 412 1277.

Emanang Disabled Group
("Stand up Disabled!")
The extraordinary group of about sixty disabled people manufacture arts & crafts.
Visit them at the Qibing Municipal building.
Contact at 082 576 8935.

Mountain View
Bushman Paintings can be viewed at Mountain View.
Contact Rina Oliver
Tel: 051 583 1176

Bokpoort
Bokpoort lies about 15km outside Wepener. Bushman Paintings can be viewed here.
Contact Fred Smith
082 851 7444

Caledon Nature Reserve
Fishing is the main attraction. The river supports barbel, mudfish, yellowfish and carp. Canoeists and hikers are welcome.

Caledon River Bridge
Sturdy sandstone bridge, declared a national monument.

City Hall
A historical sandstone building, built in 1927.

Dutch Reformed Church
A sandstone edifice built in 1882, and widely-know for its grandeur.

Jammersdrift Battlesite
The site of many Briton-Boer clashes, with many British graves in the area.

Louw Wepener Memorial
A bronze bust, by acclaimed sculptor Coert Steynberg, unveiled on the 100-year anniversary of Wepener's death.

Mountain View
Bushman Paintings can be viewed at Mountain View.
Contact Rina Oliver
Tel: 051 583 1176

San Rock Artwork
On the Ventershoek farm.

Van Rooyens' Gate Border Post
The gateway to Lesotho in 7km away.