Wellington is home to some of the biggest vine nurseries in the Southern hemisphere so regardless of where our guest choses to drink their wine; chances are it was born in Wellington! So where better to base oneself in the winelands – only 25 minutes from Stellenbosch and Franschoek and 10 minutes from Paarl?

With its spectacular scenery, many of our guests chose simply to sit back and enjoy our own internationally acclaimed wines and soak up the history and culture of this original wine growing area.

Activities and Adventures

Drive the historic Bainskloof pass
Swim in the natural pools of the Limietberg reserve
Horse ride at Pony joy rides (https://www.facebook.com/ponyjoyrides.wellington)
Start exploring Route 62
Wild Boar Trails (https://www.facebook.com/wildboartrails/)
Golf at Boschenmeer, Pearl Valley and Ceres Golf Club as well as our local Zipline in Ceres – just over the Bainskloof!
Park Run at Imbuko Wines weekly (http://www.parkrun.co.za/wellington/)
Do the SAD ½ Marathon in May

Kids and Wildlife

Fantastic entertainment for the kids at the Giraffe House (www.giraffehouse.co.za),
The Drakenstein Lion Park (www.lionrescue.org.za) and Butterfly World (www.butterflyworld.com)
Explore Bontebok Ridge Reserve with its Kwagga breeding programme & free roaming wild boar (www.bontebokridge.com)
Visit Quenti alpaca farm

Arts and Culture

Visit the Wellington museum or Ouma Grannies House (Victoriana museum)
Walk the historic neighbourhoods of Wellington and appreciate the architecture- from Cape Dutch to Victorian to Art Deco
Visit the Andrew Murray memorial
The Bordienghuis hosts live music and theatrical performances (www.breytenbachsentrum.co.za)

Shopping

Shop at Redemption leather, the SAD Dried Fruit Factory shop

Eating and Drinking

Visit the Old Tannery for garages beer, spirits from an artisanal distillery or enjoy a light meal and truly fantastic coffee at the Old Tannery Coffee Shop or the Classic Car Café with its phenomenal collection of Model T Fords.
Taste at the numerous boutique wineries as well as large co-operatives
Dine at the local restaurants
Enjoy Wellington’s Wildfees (August) and Pinotage on Tap, amongst other festivals