From watching goats to sampling fine wines and letting kids run free, there’s something for everyone in the Cape Winelands.
Image: Fairview
Planning a day out with the family doesn’t need to be a hassle.
These four Cape Winelands destinations, conveniently located just off the N1, offer the perfect day trip.
With activities for children and adults alike, they provide a great way to unwind and are only 40 minutes from Cape Town.
Fairview is a longstanding favourite for families, thanks to its goat tower and relaxed atmosphere.
The Goat Tower at Fairview.
Image: Fairview
Focusing on wine and cheese, visitors can enjoy wine and cheese pairings or opt for a cheese-only tasting featuring their cow and goat milk cheeses.
Children can run free while watching the goats climb the Goat Tower while the adults can enjoy a wine tasting or light lunch.
The Spice Route Destination offers an inviting mix of shops, tasting venues, restaurants, and green spaces with a playground for children.
With 12 on-site vendors, it’s a place where everyone can find something to enjoy.
Spice Route Passport offers a two-hour tasting journey, including wine, charcuterie, beer, gin, and chocolates for R315.
Image: Spice Route
For a curated experience, the Spice Route Passport offers a two-hour tasting journey, including wine, charcuterie, beer, gin, and chocolates for R315.
For animal lovers and energetic kids, The Alpaca Loom is a must-visit. Families can take alpaca walks, enjoy the petting zoo, or let children explore the jungle gym.
The Alpaca Loom is a must-visit for families.
Image: Alpaca Loom
The Coffee Shop provides refreshments, and a shop selling woven alpaca wool products adds a unique touch to the visit. It’s a rustic, outdoor experience that’s both fun and educational.
Vrymansfontein, launched by Vondeling Wines, offers a fresh take on wine farm outings. It combines wine tasting with its role as a working almond farm.
The restaurant, SCAPE, features a Mediterranean-inspired menu with seasonal sharing plates, while The Shed offers a more casual, alfresco option near a spacious lawn and children’s play area.
Vrymansfontein combines wine tasting with its role as a working almond farm.
Image: Vrymansfontein
These family-friendly wine farms make for a perfect day trip to the Cape Winelands.
From watching goats to sampling fine wines and letting kids run free, there’s something for everyone.
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