Palmiet River
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Palmiet River is a river located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The Palmiet River is a typical Western Cape river, experiencing winter rainfall and it is important for the Western Cape
Bridge over the Palmiet River between Betty's Bay and Kleinmond
An aerial photograph of the mouth of the Palmiet River in Kleinmond as it flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
Elgin, South Africa
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Elgin is a large, lush area of land, circled by mountains, in the Overberg region of South Africa. This broad upland valley lies about 70 km southeast of Cape Town, just beyond the Hottentots Holland
Palmiet River
…winter rainfall and it is important for the Western Cape Water Supply System. It has a small catchment area of 500 km2, flows through the expanse of the Elgin Valley, and reaches the ocean through an estuary. This river has six irrigation and hydro-power dams along its length, and provides water for agricultural and…
View over the Elgin valley from the west
The Elgin valley is historically known for its deciduous fruit farming
Old buildings on the outskirts of Grabouw
The original Elgin Railway Station