Over the centuries there are several different ways in which you might have undertaken this quest.
Between 1812 - 1847 you might have hitched a ride on an Ox Wagon over Cradock pass. It wouldnt have been a comfortable journey as the pass was described as being "fit only for baboons". It apparently took 3 days and was eagerly discontinued when the Montagu Pass was opened in 1847.
Between 1913 - 2005 your journey could have been undertaken by the train service that operated bewteen George and Oudsthoorn.This was discontinued as it wasnt commercially viable and possed an enormous fire risk.
Nowadays the Outeniqua Power Van trundles up the railway line on a daily basis subject to sufficent bookings. This will get you within 5-10 metres of GZ but it s unlikely you will pursuade the driver to stop and allow you to disembark in order to conduct your search.
The short and I'm afraid the long for todays adventurer will be the Cradock Pass Hiking trail. This commences at the Witfontein Forestry / Outeniqua Nature Reserve office. There is no fee payable to hike but a permit will be handed over upon your arrival at the gate. The gate is open from 0730 - 1600 but access does seem possible outside of these times and a self issue permit can be completed online.
The trail is about 11 Kms in length and you will need to arrange your transport at the end so that you dont need to return the same way. Allow 5 hours to complete the hike.
There is not much water available on the trail once you have crossed the two streams near the beginning. Large white beacons that date back to 1938 mark your path for most of the way. Great viiews to the North and South are your reward once you reach the highest point on the saddle above which towers Cradock Peak.
Please remember - take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints !