The picturesque town of Wellington is a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, 15 minutes from neighbouring Paarl and a 30-minute scenic drive through the Winelands to historic Stellenbosch.
Wellington’s agricultural economy is centred on its award winning wines, table grapes, deciduous fruit and fine brandy, and it is home to South Africa’s sole whisky producer.
Wellington is renowned for beautiful Cape Dutch homesteads, a picturesque environment, gardens and wineries. The historic Bain’s Kloof Pass, with unsurpassed vistas, indigenous flora and fauna and crystal-clear streams and rivers, is the perfect spot for hikers and fly-fishermen. Closer to town, guided wine walks and horse trails through rich farmland and flowering fynbos offer the opportunity to see and experience Mother Nature at her finest.
Wellington is surrounded by fruit orchards, wine estates, buchu plantations and olive groves.
Hiking trails, bird and wildlife viewing, Unimog expeditions, mountain biking, 4×4 routes and abseiling are just some of the outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the mountainous terrain and scenic surrounds.
Wellington boasts two leather factories, producing handcrafted, quality leather products and a variety of locally produced arts and crafts.
Not to forget an abundance of award winning wineries and a wide array of gourmet and farm-style restaurants.
For more info on what to do around Wellington, visit www.wellington.co.za.
