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The Cape Winelands, only an hours drive from Cape Town, are an enchanting
region of fertile hills and valleys planted with orchards and vines. The
history of wine-making here dates back more than 300 years, evidence of
which can be found in the old Cape-Dutch 'gabled' architecture.Activities & Attractions
Wine-tasting is obviously a central attraction to the region and informative maps are available locally, providing details of which vineyards
are open for tasting and when. Generally there is a small
fee and sometimes there are also tours
of the wine-making process and cellars.
If you are concerned about the enjoyment and patience of the younger members of your party, you could choose a wine-tasting tour by horse drawn carriage! We also recommend a visit to Fairview, which is also famous for its cheeses. Residents of the Goat Tower, when not being milked, are on hand to entertain the children whilst you sample the latest vintage of 'Goats do Roam'!
The 'Children's Garden' at Spier Village, provides year-round supervised natural play area for youngsters so you can try some tasting in the wine shop! Also on site are a wide range of excellent attractions and restaurants, including a Cheetah Outreach project and Eagle Encounters, a bird of prey rehabilitation centre as well as a Golf Course.
A selection of the many non-wine related attractions in the area, include a Belgian chocolate factory, the Toy and Miniature Museum, and the Drakenstein Lion Park.
There is a wide variety of accommodation choices in the region, varying from five star working
vineyards, to a pretty
Auberge in Franshhoek.