Queenstown, also known as Komani, is situated on the banks of the Komani River in the centre of the Eastern Cape. The quaint town is known as the ‘Rose Capital of South Africa’, due to the lush rose gardens that grow in and around the area. Queenstown was founded in 1853 by Sir George Cathcart, who named the settlement after Britain’s Queen Victoria. It was originally meant to serve as a military outpost.
The area in which the town lies offers incredible scenery of the Komani River and the Hangklip Mountain. Queenstown attractions include various art galleries and museums, as well as the nearby Lawrence de Lange Nature Reserve, which offers fishing, hiking and climbing trails through the natural landscapes. The town is also known as the commercial and administrative centre for the surrounding farmlands in the district.
The surrounding region of where modern-day Queenstown (or Komani) lies was once inhabited by the San and Bushmen. After European settlement ...
Queen’s College is an acclaimed high school for boys situated in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The school was established in 1858, five years ...
Lawrence de Lange Nature Reserve is situated on the idyllic slopes of the Madeira Mountain Range just outside of Queenstown. The reserve has...