First stop, Velddrif \u2013 a charming village perched on the banks of the Berg River, where flowers, fresh fish, and fabulous birdlife co-exist in perfect harmony. Wander down Bokkomlaan, where the flowers aren\u2019t the only things steeped in local flavour. Here historic buildings, eclectic shops and jetties line a quaint dirt road, which is named after bokkoms<\/em>, the salted mullet strung into bunches and hung to dry like biltong (it\u2019s the local delicacy in this area). It offers more photo ops than your Instagram can handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you\u2019re in town on a Saturday head over to the Velddrif Village Market. It\u2019s like a treasure hunt, but with home-made jams and artisanal crafts as your prize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Support your local flower hero<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n For the ultimate flower-powered experience, buy proteas directly from Haiynes Luyt, a community-based flower seller in Noordhoek, Velddrif. His blooms are as beautiful as they are affordable\u2014what\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n The little town with big views (and bigger blooms) <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, we\u2019re off to Aurora, the best-kept secret of flower enthusiasts, and anyone who\u2019s ever wished they could live in a postcard life. This town may be small, but its blooms are big and bold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure to visit the majestic Dutch Reformed church, where the architecture is as impressive as the town\u2019s mountain backdrop. And if you\u2019re feeling for a cuppa, pop in at Koekeloer & Koffiemoer for tea, coffee and cakes. Pinkies-up, because nothing pairs with flowers quite like a good cup of tea and a sweet treat (or three).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where History meets Horticulture <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Piketberg isn\u2019t just another pretty place to stop and smell the flowers, though it\u2019s definitely that too. This town, nestled at the foot of its namesake mountain, is a veritable time machine with its historic buildings and well-preserved architecture. Take a trip down memory lane on the Piketberg Historic Route, which leads you past 12 fascinating points of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flowers, Art and a Dash of Magic<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, we arrive in Porterville, where the flowers are just as captivating as the local art scene. Known as the home of the rare Disa Uniflora, this town is a haven for both nature lovers and culture vultures. After a day of frolicking among the flowers take a stroll through the town\u2019s many art studios. It\u2019s like a museum, but without the \u201cdo not touch\u201d signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flower-scented Shopping and Farm Stalls <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n No trip to Bergrivier is complete without stopping by some of the region\u2019s farm stalls. 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