Hunting Easter eggs and Easter bunnies at Melville Koppies
On Sunday 17 April it’s Easter Sunday. “Bring your kids and let them hunt for a ribbon hidden somewhere in the bushes on Melville Koppies,” says Friends of Melville Koppies, Wendy Carstens.
“If they find a ribbon, take it back to the entrance to the Koppies where they will be rewarded with an Easter egg.”
They need to have their eyes peeled and have good walking shoes because the ribbons could be hidden anywhere along the many paths. And tell them to be on the lookout for Easter bunnies as well.
Four have been spotted recently but on Easter Sunday they might be even more active.
Melville Koppies is open between 8am and 11.30am every Sunday. If hunting Easter eggs is not your fancy, you can book a guided tour on 079 532 0083 (or be there by 8.30am) and learn about the history and the way in which different living things on the koppies interact. Or self-guide yourselves on the 3km heritage trail.
Test your fitness on the 5km self-guided hike or join a guided 8km hike starting at 8am sharp on the first Sunday of the month.
And if these are too demanding, just take a chilled self-guided walk for however long or short you want along the extensive network of paths. Adults R80, children R40; season ticket for a year per adult – R500 (not transferable).
Income used for maintenance of the Koppies; R22 000 needs to be raised per month. Security on the Koppies is provided; park in secure parking opposite the entrance at Marks Park in Judith Road, Emmarentia.
Contact wendavid@mweb.co.za or call 079 532 0083 to find out more.
Check out the website for more detailed information about the history and what you can see on Facebook.
