| The village took its name from the Voortrekker description
of its river - "mooi" translates as pretty, but in Zulu,
however, the river is 'Mpofana' - Place of the Eland.
A significant stretch of the Midlands Meander is located
in the Mooi River Region. This popular self-drive arts
and crafts route is fun to explore and allows you to shop for
handmade goods from woven rugs, leatherwork and ceramics to wooden
furniture and jewellery.
All around Mooi River are opportunities for outdoor recreation.
The Weston Agricultural Museum houses photographs and documents
depicting the history of the school and district. the college
is an old military site, and British army artefacts and buildings
are part of the site.
The Rhode House Museum offers a variety of local history
exhibits depicting activities of the area such as dairying and
polo. It occupies the former home of Edgar Rhode, a prominent
resident who chaired the first town board in 1921.
Prior arrangements can be made to visit one of the many prestigious
racehorse studs and training establishments in the vicinity.
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