Harties River Hiking Trail – 6km route | Saturday, 9 May 2026 – 10am @ The Rusty Feather
Hey nature lovers, fitness fans & wine enthusiasts – this one’s for YOU!
Explore a relaxed wine-tasting adventure while meandering our scenic 6km hiking trail, with magnificent views of Hartbeespoort Dam. Enjoy six curated wine tastings along the route, each thoughtfully selected to sip and savour as you go – plus a finisher’s tasting glass to take home. 🌿
🎟️ TICKETS:
- R380 – Wine Trail Ticket (18+ only)
- R70 – Trail Only Ticket (no taste experience on route)
📍 Location: Harties River Hiking Trail ~ start at The Rusty Feather
🕙 Registration Opens: 10:00 AM
🚶 Staggered Start: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Access to the scenic 6km Harties River Hiking Trail- 6 unique, curated, wine tasters (6 x 30ml tasters on the trail!)
- Official Wine Passport & Finisher’s Glass with a full pour at the end
- Fun vibes, great company & unforgettable memories
- Kids & Non-Drinkers Ticket includes (Trail Only Ticket): Entry onto the Harties River Hiking Trail 6km route
Family-Friendly!
Bring the whole crew – kids and non-drinkers are welcome! This is a non-timed, fun event meant for fresh air and great times.
Please use ‘order confirmation’ email for entry. Digital event – no print outs needed.
Broederstoom Country Market will be hosted on the same day!
Expect stunning local artisans with their homemade goodies, food stalls and live music at the finish line – our home base, on The Rusty Feather’s lawns.
Support local makers, discover beautiful treasures, and stock up your pantry with stunning farm fresh goods! 
Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026
Time: 10am – 4pm(Free! No entry fee for the market)
Shop farm fresh produce, organic bread, preserves and sauces, jewellery, clothing, potions and lotions, home decor and many more hand-made, artisanal goods made by our locals.
This is a Pre-Entry Event
👋 Heads up! This is a pre-entry event — we’re keeping numbers limited for the best experience.
If it’s not sold out, a handful of tickets might be available at the door… but don’t risk it. Grab yours now and join the fun!
Hosted at The Rusty Feather!
Entrance t-junction R512 & R104, Paddle Power Rd, Broederstroom Hartbeespoort.
Our entrance is off the t-junction of the R512 & R104, diagonally opposite the Sasol garage. Look for the signage for Harties River Hiking Trail/The Rusty Feather/Paddle Power.
With all the road works, it can be hard to spot – if lost, stop at the farmstall building and ask for Paddle Power – our road entrance is just to the right of the farmstall on the top of the T-junction.
Unfortunately, the trail is NOT dog friendly due to wildlife and passing through multiple private farms.
Alcohol Not For Persons Under 18. Don’t Drink and Drive. Drink Responsibly. Right of Admission Reserved. T&Cs apply.
Licensed premises. No “car-bar”, picnics or outside drinks or food allowed. No bad attitudes or weapons allowed. No illegal substances.
Non-timed event: this is a fun-event. No timing or prizes based on placing will be done. Participants should record their own times, should they desire.
General Information Venue:
This is a magnificently rustic venue located on the banks of the Highveld Crocodile River, so you’ll get to enjoy a spectacular morning out in the country surrounded by friends, beautiful wildlife & morning festivities. The Rusty Feather will have a special menu available on the day as well as a full bar. Broederstroom Country Market will include some food and beverage vendors too.
Route – the Harties Hiking Trail 6km route is a relatively easy, there-and-return route, mostly on jeep track. It has a moderate incline to the turnaround point and is mostly downhill on the return.
Our ethos is “Take pictures and memories, leave nothing behind except footprints”. Please do not litter on the trail – let’s leave it better than we found it!
Participation is subject to the completion of the Indemnity Form for each individual.
There will be No Refunds due to rain or lightning cancellation.
No licence is necessary to take part in the trail
All athletes participate at their own risk
Toilet facilities available at start / finish
Good secure parking available
Late entries on the day will be charged a surcharge per person (subject to availability should the event not be sold out).
Withdrawal, Substitutions, Roll-overs:
All entry fees for the Event are non-refundable / non-transferable under all circumstances permitted by law, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the Event for any reason, including withdrawal of your participation in the Event, or change in the date, nature, or format of the Event.
Refunds and Roll-overs are not permissible due to this being a one-time event, however substitutions are permissible at any time leading up to the event. Kindly ensure you email us on hello@rustyfeather.co.za in order to assist further.
Event may be cancelled or changed due to government directives, severe weather or any other factors that may be considered to threaten the safety of participants, as determined by the Event organiser in its sole discretion. We have always strived to deliver on each & every event but due to the nature of our activities, some natural elements are out of our hands. Unfortunately, there is a no-refund policy on bookings due to rain or lightning.
