The 2 220ha Greyton Nature Reserve is worth exploring with its rugged mountain slopes that rise at its loftiest to 1 565m above sea level. It offers walks through magnificent fynbos and wildflowers, especially during springtime when the wildflowers are in bloom. An interesting path to follow is the one leading to the waterfall in the nearby Noupoort Gorge.

A fabulous one-day hike is the Boesmanskloof Trail, 32 kilometres (20miles) through the Riviersonderend Mountains from Greyton to the exquisite hamlet of McGregor (formerly known as Lady Grey). At a leisurely pace, the walk may be completed in five or six hours. Drinking water is plentiful and there are many pools for bathing. During the winter months nine waterfalls, which drop into the river from a great height are clearly visible from the footpath. A large variety of proteas, ericas and disas grow along the trail. There are no huts along the trail and camping-out is prohibited. Private accommodation at Greyton or McGregor is available. Permits are required.

Horseback Riding at Greyton's only Riding Centre takes visitors, including novices on rides along different routes. One of the routes will take you on a 90 minute ride through the beautiful hills and mountains surrounding Greyton.

Camping, swimming, angling or canoeing along the Riviersonderend River provides fun entertainment for all members of the family. The campsite with basic facilities is situated on the banks of the Riviersonderend River.

On the nearby farm Nethercourt visitors may view the little cave, known as Het Ziekenhuis (the hospital) in which ailing travelers were sheltered in former years. A small, rustic wooden hut stands on the banks of the river running through Nethercourt farm and is an ideal hideaway place for 2 - 3 nature lovers, wanting to camp out in the country. If you need hot water for a shower you must be prepared to make a 'donkey' (an Afrikaans term used to describe the process in making this type of fire).

Other interesting sports to be enjoyed is playing a game of tennis or cycling through the village on your bicycle. The gravel roads in Greyton provide joyful cycling experiences, particularly for children, the maximum speed limit is 40 km/h.