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During the tranquil trip, the club members enjoyed the bird life and unspoiled nature, during a picnic lunch on a beach area among the trees.<\/p>\n<p>More adventures<\/p>\n<p>The group had a two-night stay at the Wilderness Hotel. The area is known for its breathtaking scenery of forests, lakes, mountains and coastline. <\/p>\n<p>The next day, the group travelled to George and visited the Outeniqua Transport Museum, where a number of historic locomotives, coaches and other vehicles are on display. This was followed by a trip on the Power Van rail buses up the Outeniqua Mountain.<\/p>\n<p>The trip ended in the quaint town of Hoekwil, near Wilderness. On the way back to Jeffreys Bay, they visited the craft markets at Sedgefield and Harkerville.<\/p>\n<p>Join the club<\/p>\n<p>The Nifty Fifty Club meets monthly, on the first Friday, in the Methodist Church in Da Gama Road. It officially starts at 09:45, but everyone arrives early to socialise. 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