The Tradouw Pass is one of 13 passes that master road engineer Thomas Bain built during the 1800's. Farmers in the surrounding area wanted Port Beaufort (Witsand) at the mouth of the Breede River made more accessible for their produce. Thomas Bain was instructed to do the planning and estimating, using convicts as labourers. The Bain family moved into a lovely old farmhouse called Lismore belonging to the Barry family. Today the house still stands at the foot of the Tradouw Pass and still belongs to the Barry family. The Tradouw Pass is renowned for its wild flowers in spring, clusters of blazing red aloes in late autumn, breathtaking waterfalls in winter and magnificent swimming pools in summer. As you drive along, enjoy this beautiful pass and admire Bain's genius for carving a pass through such rugged terrain without the help of modern technology.

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve / Boosmansbos Wilderness Area lies in the Langeberg mountains. The wilderness area is 14 200 ha in extent and is incorporated in Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. An association of mountain fynbos and forest vegetation occurs in the wilderness area. Mammals include grey rhebuck, klipspringer, grysbok, baboons, leopard, mongoose and genet. The area is rich in birdlife, with 184 species recorded. Trails are unmarked and huts provide only basic shelter. Hikers should be well equipped for difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions, and must have a good map. There are 64 km paths and hikers may choose their own routes. The circular two-day route of 27 km is a popular option.

There are two Barrydale hiking trails starting close to the village. The Bertus Cooke trail takes the hiker into the Klein Karoo landscape, is more arid with a greater variety of succulents. The Moerasriver trail runs into the Langeberg, through the catchment area and has more fynbos and proteas. Hikers are advised to start early during summer and carry plenty of water.

Big Sky Trail is for those who enjoy a free rein. The Aínudib Arabian Stud offers a four-day adventure trail ride, giving advanced horse riders the unique opportunity to experience the splendour and solitude of the great open spaces of the Klein Karoo. Riding briskly, covering up to 40 km per day, the spirited and comfortable Arabians are ideally suited to the vast plains. The trail runs every second week and is limited to groups of four.