Things to do in the South African winelands

The Spier Elemental Play Garden is just a stone’s throw from Spier Farm Café and Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery – both much loved by families. It was conceptualised by landscape architect Ed Brooks and local landscape architect Danielle Croly, using mostly indigenous plants.

Groote Post Farm Drives

tour,kids in West Coast

022 492 2825

https://grootepost.co.za/farm-drives/

Open times

Explore the natural wonders of Groote Post on our captivating farm drives! Spanning 2,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, our conservation area boasts a rich tapestry of indigenous flora, including the rare and endangered Swartland Granite Renosterveld, Swartland Shale Renosterveld, and Atlantis Sand Fynbos.

Hazendal Putting Park

sport,kids in Stellenbosch

021 206 8537

www.hazendal.co.za/putting-park

Open times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sat Sun Hol

Discover golfing fun for all ages at Hazendal's Putting Park, with 27 holes of adventure golf and a range of family-friendly activities and attractions.

Hazendal Wonderdal Edutainment Centre

kids in Stellenbosch

021 903 5034

www.wonderdal.co.za

Open times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sat Sun

Wonderdal offers an immersive and interactive edutainment experience, blending creative design, award-winning educational resources and world-class technology, to combine learning with play.

Mountain Bike Trails at Cederberg

sport,kids in West Coast

027 482-2827

www.cederbergwine.com

Open times

There are four MTB routes leaving Sanddrif campsite that you can combine in any sequence to provide the right trail for you. Get your permits and map from the office.

MTB, Running and Hiking at Boschendal

sport,kids in Franschhoek

021 001 9401

www.boschendal.com/experiences/biking-running-hiking-trails

Open times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sat Sun Hol

If you’re looking for a fun farm adventure, Boschendal has a variety of hiking, biking and running trails that cater to all levels of experience.

River Rafting at Klawer Wine Cellars

sport,kids in West Coast

021 782 7982

www.klawerwine.co.za

Open times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sat

Dynamic is the only way to describe the Doring River as it carves its way through the rugged Swarruggens and Cederberg mountains on its way to joining the Oliphants river providing some of the best white water rafint in the Cape.

Soetmelksvlei

culture,tour,kids in Franschhoek

021 863 3852

www.babylonstoren.com/soetmelksvlei

Open times Th Fr Sat Sun

Farm life in the late 19th century required ingenuity and self-sufficiency. Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei museum honours the legacy of artisanry.

The Tree House at Boschendal

sport,kids in Franschhoek

021 870 4200

www.boschendal.com/things-to-do/the-tree-house

Open times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sat Sun

Come and explore the authentic outdoor farm experience Boschendal offers to kids.

Villiera Game Drives

culture,tour,kids in Stellenbosch

021 865 2002/3

www.villiera.com/product/game-drives

Open times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sat

In conjunction with two neighbors, Villiera set aside 220ha of land as a wildlife sanctuary in 2009. Visitors can visit the sanctuary by going on a game drive.

Vineyard Segway Tour at Spier

sport,tour,kids in Stellenbosch

021 809 1100

www.spier.co.za/visit/segway-vineyard-tour

Open times Tu We Th Fr Sat Sun Hol

Two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery powered personal transporters: Segways are the coolest way to do a breezy lap around the farm.