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Things to do, activities and attractions in and around Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands.

Must see places in Stellenbosch

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Amphitheatres

If you’re interested in the performing arts it’s a definite must to check out a spectacular show in one of Stellenbosch’s stunning open-air amphitheatres.

Oude Libertas Amphitheatre
Spier Amphitheatre
Dorpstreet Theatre - 021 886 6107
HB Thom Theatre - 021 808 3216

Berries

For those with a sweet tooth Hillcrest Berries has just the right flavor. Situated high in the lush Banhoek valley, Hillcrest Berries offers a wide variety of products including fresh and frozen berries, jams and honeys, condiments and gifts. Sample the products and relax in the quaint restaurant or teagarden as you enjoy the breathe taking panoramic view across the mountains.

Hillcrest Berries

Bike Rides

Fancy cycling through the wine lands? Try this unique and fresh approach to appreciating the wine lands.

Bikesnwine

Butterflies

Experience the magic and enchantment of butterfly world! It’s amazing and a definite must do for any traveler.

Butterfly World - Places.co.za

Brandy

For all the brandy lovers there is a wide selection of brandy available in Stellenbosch. Choose from the high quality estate brandies or share a local experience of brandy and coke in one of the student pubs.

Van Ryn Brandy
Louiesenhof
Uitkyk

Kaapzicht
KWV House of Brandy

Carriage Rides

Enjoy a beautiful ride in an antique horse drawn carriage through the vineyards on a sunny day while the kids play on the jungle gym or have a picnic under the trees.

Blaauwklippen Estate Carriage rides

Cheese tasting

There are many cheese varieties available in the Stellenbosch region, come taste your way through them.

Zevenwacht
Fairview Cheese
Delvera

Cheese Platters

Available at

Peter Falke Wines- Cheese Platters
Avontuur Estate- Cheese Platters
Muratie- Cheese Platters
Clos Malverne- Cheese Platters
Delvera- Cheese Platters

Cheetah Outreach and Birds of Prey

Spier - 021 809 1188

Child friendly wine farms

Travelling with the family or young children? No probem, the following  wine farms are child friendly and offer a great experience for the whole family.

Avontuur Estate
Blaauwklippen
Eikendal
Hartenberg Estate
Spier Estate

Chocolate and delicatessens

Experience the mouth watering and delicious sweet treats that the Cape Winelands have to offer.

Asara Emporium Delicatessens
Waterford Estate Chocolates
Dalla Cia Chocolates

Coffee

Lourensford Estate
Vredenheim

Giraffe House

Giraffe House - 021 884 4506

Grappa

Dalla Cia

Horse Riding

Saddle up, for beginners and experienced riders, a horse back ride through the vineyards is always amazing.

Horse Back Riding
Spier Horseriding

Lavender Oil

De Meye

Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm

Le bonheur Crocodile Farm - 021 863 1142

Monkey Town

Monkey Town - 021 858 1060

Museums

Stellenbosch Village Museum - 021 887 2902
Rupert Museum -  021 888 3344
University Museum - 021 808 3691

Nougat & Wine Tasting

J.C. Le Roux

Olives and Olive oil

Hidden Valley Wines
Morgenster
Tokara
Delvera

Picnics

Vredenheim
Spier
Hartenberg Estate

Spa’s

Treat yourself to a day of natural health and beauty. You deserve it!

Clos Malverne
Alluvia Spa
Lanzerac, Sosumi Spa
Zorgvliet Spa
Mangwanani Spa

Walking /Hiking Trail

Get out and about while exploring the beauty of the Winelands on foot.

Delvera
Bilton Wines
Hartenberg Estate
Bein Wines

Wine & Chocolate Experience

Bilton Wines
Waterford Estate

Wine & Biltong Experience

Stellenbosch Hills

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