Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate

Note: Conference venue hire rates and capacity confirmed by Highland Gate club manager (Sept 2026).

Kruisfontein Road, Steenkampsberg, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga 20–120 guestsRRR · Premium

Overview & Capacity

Highland Gate is the premium escarpment retreat - an Ernie Els signature course wrapped in trout dams, hiking trails and Steenkampsberg scenery, with on-site accommodation that makes it a natural for an off-site executive team-build. It's the top-ranked outdoor spot in Dullstroom (4.6 from 77 reviews) and an easy 2.5-hour run from Joburg, so it's reachable without being ordinary. Two honest caveats: they advertise conferencing but don't publish room capacities, so this reads as a small-to-mid retreat rather than a big plenary; and a 2025 guest flagged loud event music into the early hours, so if you're running a function alongside sleeping delegates, pin down the noise policy. Dress warm - the highlands are cold. For a scenic leadership retreat, it's a standout.

Cinema

120

B&W Production Notes

Confirmed 120-pax conference facility; verify staging/AV specifics

B&W Verdict

The scenic highland retreat play - gorgeous for a leadership off-site; confirm room pax and the noise policy.

Suitable For

Premium executive retreats and team-building on the Dullstroom escarpment - golftrouthiking and cool-highland scenery

What we like

Ernie Els signature course and genuinely striking Steenkampsberg setting
Deep team-building menu (golf, trout, MTB, hiking, padel) with on-site accommodation
Top-ranked in Dullstroom (4.6, 77 reviews) and only ~2.5 hrs from Joburg

What to confirm

Conference capacity confirmed (120 pax)
AV/staging inventory
Catering packages via Flycatcher Restaurant

Amenities & Facilities

Ernie Els signature golf course

Flycatcher Restaurant (panoramic views)

Conferencing & team-building

Trout fishing

Hiking

MTB

Tennis

Padel

Bird watching

On-site accommodation

Rates & Packages

Venue Hire — Private Functions

Conference venue (full day)R5 000

Venue hire only — all catering excluded. Max 120 delegates.

Conference venue (half day)R2 500

Venue hire only — all catering excluded. Max 120 delegates.

Conference venue hire: R5 000 full day / R2 500 half day, excluding all catering (max 120 delegates). On-site accommodation is privately owned self-catering houses (2–6 ensuite bedrooms) booked separately via the estate accommodation office. Rates supplied by Highland Gate club manager by email, September 2026 — confirm current pricing on enquiry.

Important Notices

Conference facility on-site seats up to 120 delegates. Groups preferably not larger than 120 people.
Venue hire is excluding all catering. The Flycatcher Restaurant is on-site for meal arrangements.
Highland Gate does not own the accommodation — upmarket self-catering houses on the estate (2–6 ensuite bedrooms) are privately owned and booked separately via the accommodation office.

Quick Facts

Dullstroom, 1110, South Africa

20–120 guests

Golf & trout estate with conferencing

RRR — Premium

No in-house conference catering (Flycatcher Restaurant on site for meals)

Yes – privately owned self-catering houses on the estate (2–6 ensuite bedrooms); booked separately

🏠 Indoor + Outdoor

Contact Venue

+27 87 287 4652 [email protected] Official website

Events team

Warwick Barltrop

Club Manager — Highland Gate

[email protected]

Highland Gate Accommodation

Accommodation Bookings

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Frequently asked questions

Q.How many guests can Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate accommodate?

Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate in Dullstroom caters for events from around 20 up to 120 guests, depending on your layout and the spaces you book. Our team confirms the exact capacity for your event type when we handle your enquiry.

Q.Where is Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate located?

Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate is located in Kruisfontein Road, Steenkampsberg, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. B&W Productions arranges full event production here, from AV and staging to décor and catering coordination.

Q.How much does it cost to hire Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate?

Venue hire at Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate starts around R5 000 (Conference venue (full day)). Pricing varies with your date, guest numbers and inclusions, so confirm current rates when you enquire — B&W Productions can put together a full costed proposal for your event.

Q.Does Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate offer catering and accommodation?

Catering — No in-house conference catering (Flycatcher Restaurant on site for meals). Accommodation — Yes – privately owned self-catering houses on the estate (2–6 ensuite bedrooms); booked separately.

Q.What types of events is Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate best suited to?

Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate works well for Premium executive retreats and team-building on the Dullstroom escarpment - golf, trout, hiking and cool-highland scenery. The scenic highland retreat play - gorgeous for a leadership off-site; confirm room pax and the noise policy.

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