Boegoeberg Dam Situated 35 km from Groblershoop on a gravel road, the Boegoeberg Dam was formed when a 10m high weir was constructed in 1929. The construction formed part of an extensive economic development plan to uplift the poor white Afrikaners at the time. The name of the dam derives from the Boegoe plant that grows wild in the surrounding hills. The plant was widely used in traditional medicine. The holiday resort at the dam is like a green oasis in the desert and provides for camping, angling, and provides accommodation in six chalets. The water mass provides excellent opportunities for skiing, canoeing and sailing.           Ezelsklaauw In the Esel Mountains, about 30km south west of Groblershoop, a natural ravine was formed. The water hole in the ravine fills up during the rainy season. This cycle must have been completed year in and year out for centuries, as is witnessed by the mysterious footprint in the rock below the water hole. Presumably some kind of primitive donkey left its footprint in the mud. The mud then became fossilized which rendered the donkey’s slippery path visible until today. At the bottom of the ravine some remains of lava is also evident. One theory explaining the footprints is that the tremendous heat generated by a volcanic outburst fossilized the mud – footprints and all! Die footprints are situated on private land, but can be visited by appointment. Contact the !Kheis Munisipality.           Centenary Monument At the end the channel, a prayer of thanks was said. All those present took one stone with to the festival venue – where the monument can be found today. Their intention to build a monument in commemoration of the construction was not fulfilled. Four years later, during the Centenary of the Great Trek in 1938, an ox wagon on its way to the celebrations in Pretoria, camped at this venue. Some 3000 people attended a church service and seven children were christened. The monument that was erected afterwards with dual purpose to commemorate both the Grat Trek and, with the inclusion of the stone collection, the pioneers of the Boegoeberg Dam and channels.           Oranjerivier Wine Cellars The Groblershoop region is a major wine producing area. The cellar outside the town is one of five of the Oranjerivier Wine Cellars and the first on the Orange River Wine route. Oranjerivier Wine Cellars is the largest co-operative cellars in Africa and the second largest in the world.           Obelisk at Dutch Reformed Church During the construction of the irrigation channel, a minister of the Dutch Reformed Church Buchuberg, as the Groblershoop congregation was known, took care of the spiritual well being of the residents. Regular church services were held in halls at Buchuberg, Groblershoop, Opwag, Wegdraai and Saalskop. The congregation centralized in 1973 and all services are held in town since. During the congregation’s jubilee in 1985 an obelisk was erected incorporating the corner-stones of the five halls used before.           Rebellion Graves The famous boer visionary, Siener van Rensburg, played an important role in the battle in which the seven soldiers buried on the farm Winstead, were buried. The farm is situated on the road to Griekwastad, 25km from Groblershoop. Rebels who were not prepared to fight on the side of the Union (SA) against the Germans, were on their way to Namibia to join the forces of gen Manie Maritz. Due to a vision of Van Rensburg they expected an ambush by the union Forces and moved faster, to forestall their enemy. Wounded and dead soldiers were taken to the farm, where they were housed in the stables. Seven soldiers were buried with full military honors and an obelis was erected in their honor.           Historic Water Turbine Also to be found on the farm Winstead is a historic water turbine. The then owner of the farm, Charles Newberry, constructed the turbine and weir in 1913. Newberry made his fortune on the Kimberley diamond fieldsand constructed the turbine in order to pump water for the farmstead and rest of the farm. Subsequent owners modified the turbine to generate electricity. Since the floods in 1988 the turbine fell into disrepair. The cement used during construction was shipped from France in barrels, imported through Delagoa Bay and transported to the farm by donkey cart.           LAW LAW Abattoir at Groblershoop is die single biggest employer in the area and has the capacity to slaughter up to 1500 sheep per day. It is one of the most modern abattoirs in South Africa and the only rural abattoir with an A rating. In 1999 LAW becomes the first sheep abattoir in South Africa to measure up to ISO9002 standards, applying high standards with regards to hygiene and tracibility. The abattoir offers its producers niche markets supplies products and carcasses countrywide. The abattoir has its own deboning plant and butchery. Members of the public are welcome to pop in for world standard products and the meat experience of a lifetime.           Municipal Offices Since November 2000 Groblershoop forms part of the !Kheis Municipality. The offices are located in Groblershoop, but the following settlements form part of the municipality: Boegoeberg, Gariep, Grootdrink, Kleinbegin, Opwag, Topline, Wegdraai (054) 833 0138