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Things to do in Clarens

9 curated things to do in Clarens, Free State — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 9 things to do in Clarens, in the Eastern Highlands & Clarens. They span Adventure / Activity, Art / Culture and Family / Leisure. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Free State things to do guide.

Ash River Rafting

Adventure / Activity

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project outflow feeds a reliable year-round river offering white-water rafting near Clarens

Ash River White-Water Rafting

Adventure / Activity

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

Year-round Grade 3-4 white-water rafting on the Ash River near town

Clarens Art Galleries

Art / Culture

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

The village green and surrounding streets host dozens of art galleries and studios, making Clarens the Free State's…

Clarens Brewery

Family / Leisure

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

A craft brewery, cidery and distillery in the artists' village of Clarens offering tastings of its beers and ciders

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Clarens Village Art Galleries

Art / Culture

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

Cluster of galleries around the village square including Blou Donki, Smudge and Essensual

Clarens Xtreme Adventures

Adventure / Activity

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

An adventure operator offering white-water rafting, ziplining, abseiling, quad biking and hiking around Clarens

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Clarens Xtreme Putt-Putt

Driving Ranges, Putt Putt & Adventure Golf

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

Putt-putt mini-golf course run by adventure operator Clarens Xtreme in the mountain village of Clarens

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Titanic Rock

Landmark / Sightseeing

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

Popular sandstone rock formation and short walk with sweeping valley views

Titanic Rock & Mushroom Rock Trails

Nature / Scenic

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

Popular short hikes to distinctive weathered sandstone formations overlooking the Clarens valley and Rooiberge mountains

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