Another attraction is the Karoo National Botanical Garden , about one kilometre north of Worcester. In the 144 hectare semi-desert nature reserve one can find almost the whole spectrum of Karoo plants. Soaring or glider-flying enthusiasts find in Worcester the only glider flying airfield of the Cape. The runway is tarred. Flying activities are usually on weekends only.
Visitors are welcome and can, in the company of a teacher, fly themselves.
Thermal winds and weather conditions in the Breede River Valley are excellent most of the year. Worcester at sunset. Karoo Flora in the Karoo National Botanical Garden. Take-off of a glider at the Cape Gliding Club. Worcester Breede River Valley Worcester was founded in 1822.