Once known as “Agter Cogman’s Kloof”, Montagu lies between the Keisie and Kingna rivers, which join at the western extremity of the town. After the tunnel, constructed by Thomas Bain, was completed in 1877, a decent road was built through Cogmanskloof and other roads soon followed. In 1931 the road through the Kloof was tarred, streets and the provision of electricity in the village soon followed.

Work on the Dutch Reformed Church, looking today much as it did then, built at a cost of 4 490 pounds, commenced in May 1852.
Mr. WA Joubert was the first mayor of the newly declared municipality in 1895, and within a few years water was laid on to every house in town after having formerly been carried from The Mill. It is practically impossible to ascertain the exact date of the discovery of Montagu’s hot mineral springs.

Montagu Hot Mineral Springs - situated 2,7 km from the hotel offers outdoor swimming pools fed from a natural spring, which provides water at an initial temperature of 43'C. Relax in the pools with its "healing powers".

Joubert House - allows visitors to see for themselves how life was conducted in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The rooms have been restored and furnished to reflect the fashions of the day and the functionality of rooms.

Nature Garden In early spring it boasts one of the largest varieties of indigenous flowers to be found and there is a short hiking trail to the top of Bessiiekop.

Old English Fort (1899) - Declared a national monument in 1999. Situated on top of tunnel in Cogmanskloof.

Klein Karoo Wines - offers you a choice of five Cellars: Bloupunt, Uitvlucht, Rietrivier, Montagu Co-op, Drie Berge and the nearby Robertson wine Route consisting of estates i.e. Springfield, Van Loveren, De Wetshof, Bon Courage, Graham Beck and many more.

Bloupunt Route - 15,6 km circular route can be completed in 6-9 hours. Start at the Old Mill. From the top (1266m) 5 towns can be seen.

Kogmans Kloof Route - 12,1 km circular route, Start at Old Mill and although half the height of the Bloupunt route, beautiful views to be seen.

Aasvoelkrans Route - 2 hours. Start at Aasvoëlkrans B&B

Lovers Walk - Next to the Keisie river, start in Barry Street for a beautiful hike
through Badskloof to the Springs