Piet Retief

Piet Retief is a town in the timber-growing region of Mpumalanga, its primary economic activity is paper production being home to Mondi, PG Bison and Mpact Paper Mills. 
Piet Retief is situated along the N2 between Vryheid in KZN and Ermelo which makes it a convenient stop over for those heading to the coastal areas, as it offers restaurants and convenience centres on the main route. 

SCHOOLS:
Piet Retief has its own High School, Primary School, 1 Semi-Private School and 1 Private School as well as a few rural area schools.  

MEDICAL FACILITIES:
There is a state hospital as well as a private hospital and a clinic.

RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS:
Restaurants, road stalls, gift shops, butcheries, deli's and grocery stores. 

THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA:
The Grey Rhebok Hiking Tails offer 5 different trails from 300m to 11 kms.  The 1st 3 trails are moderate and perfect for the whole family, while the other 2 are more demanding, you will need a 4x4 to get to the start of the hike. Expect cycads, proteas, waterfalls, a pom-pom forest, rare tree orchids, clear water pools and for the very fortunate, you may spot a grey rhebok. 
The 2km pink trail is a gentle streamlined walk to a waterfall adorned with tree ferns. 
The 4 km yellow trail is up the mountainside to another magnificent waterfall. 
The 6km orange trail plunges into a gorge, be prepared for a series of boulder hopping, the breath-taking waterfall at the end is worth it. 
The 7km red trail is a steep hike up the mountainside and heads down into a beautiful kloof scattered with tree fern, take a breather here before heading up the escarpment back to camp. 
The 10km white trail is a steep hike through an indigenous forest alongside streams and orchids. 
For a weekend of camping, hiking and mountain biking, this is a place to explore. 
Enjoy incredible South African flavours at the welcoming La Ta4ula Bistro where the small menu delivers big taste. 

SAFETY:
Catering primarily to the needs of those in the paper production and timber industry, Piet Retief being a forestry town is home to many farms and also offers a choice of secure complexes giving your family the freedom of being safe.  

To invest in property in Piet Retief, contact a local property consultant at Harcourts Destiny.