Winelands

The Cape Winelands

Below is a list of the main towns of the Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Founded in 1679, this is South Africa's second oldest town, famous for its wines, buildings, oak-lined streets and university.

Attractions:
Day walks and hiking trails, shady picnic sites, trout fishing, mountain biking and botanical gardens. Stellenbosch Tourism Bureau
36 Mark Street, Stellenbosch 7599
Tel: 27 21 883 3584/883 9633
Fax: 27 21 883 8017
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Franschhoek
Vineyards, mountains, quality wines, gourmet restaurants, and a friendly village atmosphere -the town where the French Huguenots started the Cape's viticulture.

Attractions:
Trout fishing, para-gliding and hang-gliding on the Franschhoek Pass, hiking in the
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve and La Motte plantation, horse riding.

Information:

Franschhoek Vallee Tourism Bureau
Huguenot Street, Franschhoek 7690
Tel: 27 21  876 3603
Fax: 27 21  876 2768
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Paarl
A town with historical charm, breathtaking scenery, and many cycling and nature trails.

Attractions:
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, Arboretum and Mill Water Flower Reserve, canoeing in the Berg River, Paarl Bird Sanctuary, horse riding and climbing.

Information:

Paarl Tourism Bureau
Cnr Main and Auret Streets, Paarl
Tel: 27 21 872 3829
Fax: 27 21 872 9376
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Wellington
Offering a wine route, as well as a 30-km mountain bike trail, horse-riding, a fynbos trail, access to the Limietberg's many hiking routes, and rock climbing in Du Toits Kloof.

Information:

Wellington Tourism Bureau
104 Main Street, Wellington 7654 Tel/Fax: 27 21  873 4604
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Tulbagh
A picturesque village famous for its heritage. Visit the many museums, wineries and fruit farms, or take a scenic drive along the Obiqua Mountains.

Information:

Tulbagh Tourism Bureau
4 Church Street, Tulbagh 6820
Tel/Fax: 27 23 230 1348
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Wolseley
Surrounded by majestic mountains, clear rivers and fertile agricultural lands, this town is situated on a natural watershed. Visit the blockhouses built by British soldiers during the Anglo-Boer South Africa war or enjoy mountain biking, hiking, scenic drives and wine and olive tasting.

Information:
Wolseley Tourism Bureau
Municipal Building, Wolseley 6830
Tel: 27 23 231 1028
fax: (023) 231 1361
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Ceres (including Prince Alfred Hamlet)
The Western Cape's own Outback and South Africa's largest deciduous fruit region. Hiking trails lead to stunning scenery and some of the world's best rock paintings. Test your skills on the many 4x4 trails or enjoy mountain biking, horse riding, abseiling, bird watching or freshwater fishing Pick your own cherries in season.

Information:
Ceres Tounsm Bureau
Owen Street, Ceres 6835
Tel/fax: 27 23 3161287
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De Doorns
This Hex River Valley town is the largest producer of export table-grapes in Africa. The valley turns into a kaleidoscope of colours in autumn. Explore the old wagon trails along the Hex River 4x4 Route or discover the Ochre Trail's rock art. Enjoy a game drive at the Aquila Game Reserve or climb the Agama Atra Boulders. There is also abseiling and hiking along the Karbonaatjieskraal Mountain Trail.
De Dooms Tourism Bureau
Voortrekker Road, De Dooms 6875
Tel:27 23 356 2221
Fax: 27 23 356 3391
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Worcester
Experience life as the pioneers lived it in years gone by at the Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum. Or visit the landscaped gardens of the Karoo National Botanical Gardens.

Information:
Worcester Tourism Bureau
23 Baring Street, Worcester 6850
Tel: 27 23 348 2795
Fax: 27 23 347 4678
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Rawsonville
Famous for its wines, but also offers  hiking trails, fishing and 4x4 routes. Relax at the hot water springs at ATKV Goudini Spa.

Information:
Rawsonville Wine & Tourism
Van Riebeeck Street, Rawsonville, 6845
Tel: (023) 349 1791 Fax: (023) 349 1720
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Robertson
The "Valley of Wine and Roses" , nestled between the Langeberg Moun- tains and the Breede River. There are hiking, 4x4, mountain biking and horse riding routes. Take to the rapids on
the Breede River or stroll through Dassieshoek Nature Reserve.

Information:
Robertson Tourism Bureau
Cnr Piet Retief and swellendam Streets
Robertson 6705
Tel: 27 23 626 4437
Fax:27 23 626 4290
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McGregor
This is a picture-perfect village with white- washed, thatched cottages and well- preserved Victorian houses. Besides the famous Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail, there are other walks and hikes, a 4x4 trail, bird watching, Landcruiser trips offering scenic drives and fabulous starry night skies.

Information:
McGregor Tourism Bureau
Voortrekker Road, McGregor 6708
Tel: 27 23 625 1954
Fax: 27 23 625 1630

Bonnievale
Known for its charming guest accommoda- tion both in town and on the banks of the Breede River. For the more adventurous outdoor enthusiast there is organised fishing, canoe trips, bird watching on a river-boat, guided cellar tours, wine
tasting and fruit picking during season.

Information:
Bonnievale Tourism Bureau
Main Road, Bonnievale 6730
Tel:27 23 616 2105
Fax: 27 23 616 2937
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Ashton
Driving through the spectacular Cogman's Kloof, look out for rock climbers tackling
the cliffs of Kalkoenkrantz and Lego Land.

Information:
Ashton TourIsm Bureau
Main Road, Ashton 6715
Tel: 27 23 615 1100
Fax: 27 23 615 1563
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Montagu
Renowned for its muscadel wines, Montagu is the gateway to the Klein Karoo. Relax at the hot water mineral resort at Avalon Springs or take the Montagu tractor-trailer ride to the summit of the Langeberg Mountains for views of the Robertson and Koo valleys. Montagu offers hiking trails, 4x4 routes, mountain biking and some of the world's best rock climbing.

Information:
Montagu Tourism Bureau
24 Bath Street, Montagu 6720
Tel/Fax: 27 23 614 2471
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