Tourist Attractions
- The Valley of Desolation, a geological wonder of weathered dolerite pillars which is a declared national monument with magnificent views over the Karoo plains.
- The Camdeboo National Park of 200 km2, on the outskirts of the town with its interesting flora and fauna.
- Stretch's Court, a picturesque restored street of Karoo cottages with brightly painted shutters and doors.
- Reinet House Museum - a Cape Dutch building, formerly the Dutch Reformed Church parsonage
- The Agave Distillery - a distillery producing tequila from the agave plant.
- The Karoo architecture.
- The Dutch Reformed Church in the centre of the town is a National Monument. This Dutch Reformed Church is the only known church in South Africa and possibly in the world to have a kitchen and a chimney.
- The Drostdy Hotel - A Cape Dutch building erected in 1806 as the local seat of government by the VOC. Currently a hotel.
- Graaff-Reinet is home to more national monuments than any other town or city in South Africa.
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