back to Sabie Home Page










 

 Bourkes' Luck Potholes

This natural water feature marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon.  Through countless eons the swirling whirlpools which occur as the Treur River plunges into the Blyde River caused waterborne sand and rock to grind huge, cylindrical potholes into the bedrock of the river.


Photo: SATOUR

The Potholes were named after a gold digger, Tom Burke, who staked a claim nearby.  Although his claim did not produce a single ounce of gold, he correctly predicted that large gold deposits would be found in the area.

The Potholes is located 35km north of Graskop town on the R532 road. The informative visitors centre details some of the interesting natural and socio-historic features and is the starting point of the 700m walk to the potholes.


Back to Picture Gallery

Home | Accommodation | Places to Eat | Arts Crafts Curious | Trips & Tours
Adventure & Sport | Property & Real Estate | Services & Supplies
Calendar of Events | Emergency Services | About Sabie | Contact info

Web design and © by AiTSA, 2002-2003
Comments to the WebMaster