Autumn getaway giveaway

A THOUSANDS shades of autumn, a thousand hills and a chance to see them with a bespoke luxury weekend package from the 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation.

One lucky couple will win a night and breakfast for two at Valley Lodge, Hillcrest, valued at R1430, with dinner to the value of R400 at Mamma Lucianna’s Hillcrest branch.

The winner will also go on a daylong eco-tour with Cybele Eco Tours, valued at R3 000.

The two-person trip includes transport from your B&B; a tour of PheZulu Safari Park; tour of Tala Game Reserve and a gourmet picnic lunch for two.

1 000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation is reminding us why we love the 1 000 Hills in autumn, featuring some of the activities, events, attractions and places to stay in the area.

The prize is valid until June 30, 2021, and is subject to availability. It is not redeemable for cash. Terms and conditions apply.

Remember to pack a jersey – the temperature drops when the sun goes down. The 1000 Hills puts on a show for autumn after the intense heat of summer and includes:

■ The Umgeni Steam Train which runs the last Sunday of each month,

and on select holidays. It departs from and returns to Stokers Arms in Kloof with a stop at Inchanga Station, where one can browse around the Inchanga community market. http://umgenisteamrailway.com/

■ The AmmaZulu Garden and Sculpture precinct on a portion of the 8-hectare, 70-year-old primeval forest in Kloof. Searching for 120 whimsical and enormous sculptures hidden in the nooks and crannies, and often way above the ground. https://www.ammazulupalace.com/gardens-and-sculpture.php

■ The Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market every Saturday morning – and combine browsing among the fabulous stalls with an amble along the nature trail and enjoy brunch at one of the view-points. https://www. shongwenimarket.co.za/

■ High Stakes Adventure Sports and Activities: set on a 60ha plot in Cato Ridge it offers motocross, quad trails, 4x4, archery, clay pigeon shooting, paintball and zipline. https:// highstakes.co.za/

■ Coffee, or a meal at the Pot and Kettle, Brown Cat Café, PheZulu – or any of the other outdoor eateries which offer a splendid view of the hills.

■ The Krantzkloof Nature Reserve up to the Molweni Falls and into the Kloof Gorge, where visitors can watch the changing colours of nature.

To find out about these and other things to do in the area, visit The Valley of a 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation website at https:// www.1000hillstourism.co.za