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Things to do in Golden Gate Highlands National Park

3 curated things to do in Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 3 things to do in Golden Gate Highlands National Park, in the Eastern Highlands & Clarens. They span Landmark / Sightseeing, Nature / Scenic and Wildlife / Sanctuary. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Free State things to do guide.

Brandwag Buttress

Landmark / Sightseeing

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

The park's iconic golden sandstone rock formation that gives Golden Gate its name

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Cathedral Cave

Nature / Scenic

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

Large sandstone overhang reached on a guided walk through the park's grasslands

Vulture Restaurant Hide

Wildlife / Sanctuary

Eastern Highlands & Clarens

Feeding-station hide for viewing bearded and Cape vultures and other raptors

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