The Outeniqua Power Van Ride was Very enjoyable and truly spectacular!Very interesting information given about the history, fauna and flora, etc. by our guide Lorain.Just Very Disappointed that the Transport Museum was closed… on a Saturday! And we were not told when we booked our tickets. (Not everyone can go back during the week to visit) So make sure to ask when booking your ride.

Amazing experience. Super friendly conductor and tour guide. Very affordable. The driver also stopped at an unscheduled stop so that we could drink some fresh water from the mountain stream. He was super accommodating, funny and patient with our group which had so many kids.This is definitely an experience to go for. The kids truly enjoyed it, as well as the adultsHighly recommended. The views are simply stunning, words can not do justice.

Views are spectacular, we even got to see the waterfalls as we went after a good rain. The van however is rather old and noisy. This meant it was very difficult to hear what the conductor was saying or explaining. It is quite a long trip, about 2 and a half hours in total including the 30min stop for a picnic. Kids can get restless and pay almost full price as well. Price is a little high in my opinion for a trip with the family. Something to do once though.

Very enjoyable experience for the whole family…Spectacular scenery and interesting commentary from the friendly tour guide

If ever you come to George you have to take this train ride...it takes you high up in the mountains with breathtaking views while you get educated about the old routes that people use to take to get around. Amazing experience which end with a picnic spot to eat your food and stretch your legs

Two 50 year old vans rattle and shake you up the mountain on rails built over one hundred years ago. At times you cross Montagu Pass the first constructed route across the range. Nostalgic with some stunning views.

A wonderful experience. We treated ourselves by booking out the coach. the history of the place is fascinating and the views are spectacular. A great gift for someone if you are looking for something, unique and special. You are taking up the mountain pass and stop along the way you take in breathtaking views to George below you.

Absolutely beautiful! A fantastic experience to do as a family. Gorgeous picnic spot with views for ever all around. You go through more than 5 tunnels! You see the most spectacular views as you go higher and higher. Takes about 2 1/2 hrs and its well worth every minute.

The power van is ineptly run, there is no staff to answer queries, no one answers thier phone, the office is closed, despite having a sign out front stating they are open (and all museum staff stating there was a person there earlier) this is the second time I have come to this museum, and the second time I wanted to ride the van, the first time was a Sunday, and the van does not run on a Sunday, today is a Tuesday... with no one to take a booking, or even sell me a ticket. I have no idea how this business keeps going!!!Edit: the next day, we managed to get a booking and went for a ride, earning them an extra star (from 1) the ride was better than expected (and my expectations were pretty low) nice sites to see and interesting little tidbits of information. It is suggested to call ahead to the pub (oppi spoor) at the end of the line for a pub lunch (dont expect much more).

Very unique experience.You must call or Email to book space.Cash or EFT is accepted . The total time of the Excursion is 2 and a half hours .

Beautiful scenery. Friendly guides. Money well spent.

Awesome trip, must try when visiting transport museum in George. Wonderful for kids of all ages. Pack your own picnic basket

Greatest people and is lovely in the mountains

It was well organized, friendly staff. The trip was fun and informative with beautiful views. If you love vintage cars and trains the museum is a must. Our trip ended after opening hours so we were unable to spend time in the museum. Well worth a visit.

Fascinating to see the restoration of history of yesteryear..

Have yet to actually take a trip on the Outeniqua Power Van, but I intend on booking a seat soon! It was out of service for quite a while due to the recent fores fires that caused some damage to the tracks, but it is back up and running now.Phone the museum to check for services before hand as weather does play a role.

Nice experience but powervan a little uncomfortable with limited view if you not in front. Tour guide was fantastic

The trip up the mountain pass in the Powervan is the only excursion on Steel Wheels in the Southern Cape. The view is stunning, and the seven tunnels traversed are unique on this line. This is an experience not to be missed. Well done to the operator.

A wonderful way to exore the beautiful Outeniqua mountains. Not only is the Power Van a huge part of George locomotive history the tour also offers a vivid history of the mountain surrounds.

Fantastic loved it!

A breathtaking experience into the Outeniqua mountain pass..a picnic break high up in the mountain with a distant view of Mossel bay harbour...awesome.

Out of this world experience. It was really beautiful.

Went a few months ago with my 4 year old, I was a little worried as her ears are very sensitive to noise. She seemed a little anxious as the trip started, but in no time she was all smiles. Very informative trip with loads to see and the picnic and view from the top was amazing, definitely a worthwhile trip in my books😊

This is an amazing experience and opportunity!

Lovely and enjoyable trip up mountain. Beautiful views of George and Outiniqua pass and more. Well worth trip to do.

Loved every second of the visit. Need enough time to walk through. During sunny days it gets very hot inside, but not even the heat could stop us marveling in the history and showcases.

Very nice experience, our little one loves trains. Leaving from the museum to Groot bra area. Beautiful view in and around the mountains.

I really enjoyed the train ride with my folks, however the train does screech when travelling on the tracks. The conductor also hoots the horn each time the train crosses the road and that is also loud. The noise is however bearable.The trip on the power van is around 2 hours and takes you to scenic spots on the mountainside with a stop for a picnic in the mountains. It is quite beautiful. Good for a slow days activity in George.

Breathtaking experience today!

Great experience for kids. Just be sure to go when it isnt raining. We all had fun though and personnel was extremely friendly

Very pleasant trip! Museum was impressively clean and well kept.

We have cycled Montagu pass, so going by power can was a unique experience. This was our 6th wedding anniversay, and we both had a lovely experience. Brought back many memories of when I worked on the railways in the early 80s. Sad to see rail infrastructure in such a bad shape, though.

Well maintained, very impressive piece of history

We did the coastal route as the mountain route was closed after the 2018 fires. Great to learn about the history of the route between George and Grootbrak. Nice restaurant in Grootbrak. Great for family and friends

Loved the Power Van trip. Highly recommended.

Something different for, nice family experience

Any other day I will give it a 5. In this case unfortunately the route went only half way up the mountain as the railway line was being maintained. Lovely views from the mountain...

Best exprience

Lovely family outing. A must on my 7 year old sons to do list for the last 5 years in a row

Would highly recommend, its definitely an experience we wont forget. The tour guide was very friendly and she provided lots of interesting stories and facts about the route and surrounding area

We did the coastal route and the views was amazing! Take a picknic basket with you for the stop, it will add to the experience

Friendly people offering a scenic ride at a good price

Excellent experience!

Its very nice

Fun and relaxing ride

Reasonably priced, friendly staff, stunning views.

What a lovely experience in the Outeniqua mountains.

Unable to get an answer. Want to book a ride. Nobody picks up the phone.

It is fascinating and very interesting to visit. Old time reminders of how it was. The old times were the good times. A must to see the past time transport systems and workmanship. A time to sit and dream about the old. Good memories.

Loved it! Such a great piece of our heritage!

Power van wasnt running but the transport museum is a great place to spend a few hours when the weather isnt too good. Many locomotives, cars etc and good deal of photos from the early 1900s. Well worth a visit.

I didnt enjoy the experience today due to the way were treated. We had 3 carriages and 2 carriages were filled with whites only and 1 carriage was filled with non whites. There was a white family in front of us and the lady conductor said to them you not in this carriage and only after take off I noticed the discrimination. (I also have photos and videos to prove this). Really after 25 years of democracy we still have this situation in our Country. Very disappointing.

Good experience will see me again

Its false advertising. Power Van is diesel powered not electricity, beach route is only 1/4 on the beach, the rest is via fields next to the highway so if you are going for scenic route better drive your car next to the beach. Train stops by old train station and we are being told to go to old and smelly bar not to a clean restaurant next to the station seemingly just because do organizers have some insensitive? Half tour is in English half is in Afrikaans so if you are foreigners you will miss out on half of the information. Speakers in second wagon were faulty so also you wont be able to hear some information if you sit there. Overall not worth the price

Train goes all the way to Great Brak for now, in future when tracks are repaired itll go into outeniqua mountain. Guides were extremely insightful and professional

Good place to show the kids the history of the railroad and also the classic cars

Old but gold. Staff very friendly and informative. Power van defiantly not new and luxurious, but a nice experience to ride in it.

This is a very special experience with beautiful views and interesting information along the way

Highly recommended if youre on the garden route. Beautiful route in the mountains above George. Lots of fun tunnels. And you stop for a little picnic at a spectacular spot (bring your own).Booking recommended to avoid disappointment (phone at least 1 week ahead in school holidays).Be aware that if you are sensitive to loud noises, I recommend bringing earplugs. It is very loud.

Amazing experience. The tour guide was so informative and friendly. Even though we couldnt see the Outeniqua Mountains due to the fire, the route to Great Brak River was still a pleasure to see.

Worth a visit. Lots of fun

Loved it! Totally worthwhile if youre visiting George

The Outeniqa Power Van provides a scenic trip by rail into the mountains passing through several tunnels. Spectacular views of the mountains and scenery gives plenty opportunities for great photos. Stopping for a picnic on the way back this outing will always be one to embark on if visiting the George area. The OPV operates from the Transport Museum even on rainy days. Due to the popularity of this trip it is advised to book in advance.

Loved it Awesome the tour guide is absolutely awesome

What a experience to drive in a very old train, more than 100 years old. Drive is 45 min and then you have a picknick on top of the mountain with the most beautiful view of the mountain

Trip back in history. Good views

Definately not wheelchair accessible

Fun and exciting. Plenty of photography opportunities. Great ride!

Great collection.... Worth visiting.... Need to Spend atleast two hours....

Beautiful trains from days gone by!

The Power Van is well worth the time for purely Historical reasons. The trip takes approximately 2h30m.

Worst experience ever. We were only informed after the train departed that due to the recent fires in the Outeniqua Pass that we will be travelling to Groot Brak Rivier instead. Nothing to see on this route. At the turn around point we (including my 3 year old grandchild) had to go into a pub to buy some water to drink. The pub smelled like cigarette smoke so badly that we had to sit under a tree on someone elss property. After an hour we were called back to the train just to find out that there is a problem with the train and we had to stand in the sun waiting for the train to be fixed. Will not recommend this to anybody. Very disappointed. Total waste of my holiday money.

Had such a nice day

Its expensive and the seating is overcrowded. There is not much to see on the coastal run, our teenagers were very bored. The museum on the other hand is a good experience.

No card facilities for starters. We rushed to be in time for our 13:00 trip only to be informed the train have a 90 minute to 2 hour delay. Was looking very forward to it, but we decided to skip... Maybe next time...

I wish I could do more of a review. But when I do an enquiry trying to make a booking and all I get in response is Sunday closed, no thanks, I wont even bother.

You can spend hours and not see everything...

Excellent tourist attraction in George.

Unbelievable place.

A wonderful experience!

They dont enforce the wearing of masks!!!!!!

Love the history

False advertising of travel routes

A must do

Must be at.

Really cool attraction in George. Highly recommend as a fun outing, especially if you have kids.

It was lovely to go back to many years ago when a can of 10 or 11 went by train to visit Grandpa and Grandma. Remember the tunnels again this time just without smoke and soot from the steam locomotive.Georges mountain wind was at its best. Warm and very very strong.

29 December 202025km route from the Transport Museum in Mission Street to Oudtshoorn was a wonderful and nostalgic experience. Pack a picnic basket for yourself and invite your loved ones along to experience this amazing way to see George and surroundings, from the Outeniqua Heights.With the turn back, there is a 30 minute stop halfway back for your picnic.There are train rides twice a day through beautiful scenery and breathtaking views / photo opportunities.Adults R180 pp and children (3 to 15 years) R160

It is a large hall in which they display old classic cars, trains, the history of trains in South Africa and the chronological development to our current era .. even buses and wagons and the trailer itself from utensils and so on old photos ... and then there is a trip to the mountains of George, a single-person ticket for 160 rand Equivalent to 40 riyals, which is a small trailer that takes you to the mountain for an hour and a text in which they explain the history of the railway roads and the types of plants that grow in these areas and about the animals and the history of road construction in the mountains and you pass the tunnels and the beautiful views from the mountain at a height of approximately 2000 feet and the train stops A 15-minute break, it is preferable to bring a snack during the trip.

We were very disappointed that no one told us the ride was not going up the mountain. That was what we wanted to serve. Just look at train tracks most of the time. Two bridges with water and stones. Eat at end of trail. Food was delicious

Enjoy it, every moment

Beautifully restored trains and large variety of cars. Truly worth seeing and experiencing.

Very nice, courteous staff on the train you can all enjoy Africa also the Lenker-great bay visit wonderful landscape a must to do

Great museum, definitely visit.