GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - The Old Toll House on the Montagu Pass has been developed into a museum and tourist destination, depicting the history of the Southern Cape.
The property is situated near the start of the Montagu Pass, approximately two kilometres from the Outeniqua Pass, which serves as the main road to Oudtshoorn.
The Old Toll House was erected to provide accommodation for the toll keeper and his family. The Montagu Pass and the stone-walled toll house were constructed at the same time and animals, carts and wagons had to pay a toll.
A penny for an animal (the amount depended on the size of the animal) and a penny per wheel was charged to farmers, transporters and postal carts who travelled back and forth from the hinterland.
The Old Toll House is open every day of the week from 08:30 to 15:00, and visitors can enjoy pancakes and coffee for a donation. The property twice suffered major damage due to wildfire, but has been rebuilt and restored to most of its former glory.
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