JOIN THE GOLD RUSH

Contrary to the recent revival of 2012 news reports on social media, Pilgrim’s Rest, 14km from Graskop, is just fine. Dating back to the 1870s, the main street is a unique gold-rush town, but it’s no museum: Pilgrim’s is a functioning community but it does depend on tourist income without charging an entrance fee. A single R30 ticket from the Information Centre gets you access to the town’s five museums. A drink in the bar of the Royal Hotel is a tradition for every visitor; the old dining room serves simple lunches and there are other places in town to eat. The Vine is the best.