Hankey

Hankey is a town of 12,000 people (2011) in the Gamtoos River Valley in South Africa, near Humansdorp. Hankey is in a citrus producing area in the Gamtoos River Valley. The town is mainly a residence for many of the citrus farmworkers and have little to offer tourists.

Understand
As is the case with most South African towns, there are residential areas previously reserved for non-white residents set up on the outskirts of the town. In the case of Hankey these are Centerton on the western edge of the town (on the opposite bank of the Klein River) and Weston, located about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) to the south-west (on the opposite bank of the Gamtoos River).

By car
Follow the N2 West from Port Elizabeth (about 70 km) or the N2 East from Garden Route and take the Humansdorp turnoff (R330). Follow the R330 to Hankey.

By plane
The nearest domestic airport is Port Elizabeth Airport, approximately 110 km away, the nearest international airport is Cape Town International Airport, approximately 600 km away.

See

 * The largest sundial in South Africa
 * The Gamtoos valley offers many stunning views and rock formations. Best way is to take a slow drive and explore the surrounding area.
 * The Gamtoos valley offers many stunning views and rock formations. Best way is to take a slow drive and explore the surrounding area.

Go next

 * The beaches and surf at St Francis and Jeffreys Bay is less than 50km away.
 * The Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve.
 * The Tsitsikamma National Park.
 * Visit Patensie and have breakfast at Tolbos.