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Messina Messina is the most northern bushveld town in South Africa and just 12 kms from the Beit Bridge border post. The most northern town in South Africa… Messina is the most northern bushveld town in South Africa. It's located approximately 12km from the busy Beit Bridge border post which leads to Zimbabwe. (An estimated 130 000 vehicles and a 1000 000 pedestrians pass through this border post annually.) Messina is situated in the Limpopo Valley, with Tshipise - a warm water mineral spring - nearby. If you want to experience the wonders of the spring, try the worthwhile Aventura Resort. The dry bushveld town lies 540m above sea level with an excellent climate for the cultivation of citrus, mangoes and tomatoes. The population of greater Messina is calculated at approximately 26 000 people as the Langeberg food canning factory is situated in Messina. It is at this plant that tomatoes are processed for All Gold, South Africa's most loved tomato sauce. Early origans Messina was founded as a copper mining town in 1904. In 1990 the De Beers Consolidated Group opened a new diamond mine nearby which has brought new life to the area. Fact file! The "sewerage farm" is a splendid as date palms and palm trees flourish and decorate the banks of the purification dams. Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions) this magical playground lies beneath the towering peaks of Cleopatra and Giants Castle. (Highmoor,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels) The Spot backpackers is a charming little backpackers set just a few meters from the beach on the south Coast of Natal. (Port Shepstone,South Coast) Located in the centre of the village, this thatched backpackers lodge has a pub and restaurant and is just a stones throw from the beach. (St Francis Bay,Sunshine Coast) The Tube ’n Axe is just 300m away from the Stormsriver Adventure Centre - this is Wild Adventure Frontier Territory. (Stormsriver,Garden Route) This East london backpackers has a zany zebra striped roof you can spot from the air and bright green walls, you can't miss it. (East London,Sunshine Coast) This Lesotho backpackers is set in the grounds of the original trading post and is a good base for exploring the beautiful Lesotho surroundings. (Bloemfontein,Lesotho) This Jeffrey's Bay backpackers is located next to the lagoon and has miles of nature reserve - a truly lovely spot. (Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast) A sanctuary, a volunteer opportunity and a chance to see animals in the wild. (Thornhill,Sunshine Coast) Close to the beach, malls, the city centre and Durbans nightlife. (Durban ,Durban) Bruce's elusive beauties are found around here… (Cape St Francis,Sunshine Coast) |