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Explore the Western Cape’s floral kingdom

A great spring kind of thing to do - once the rain has finally stopped - is to take a trip along the Green Mountain Eco Route.  It calls itself the world’s first biodiversity wine route.  And it incorporates the area around the Groenland Mountain with the villages Bot River, Elgin Valley Grabouw, Houw Hoek and Villiersdorp which is nestled in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom.   It’s only an hour from Cape Town, which makes it a great weekend getaway. 

The Route’s attractions include wine farms, activities, events, accommodations, restaurants, wedding & conference venues. It offers scenic beauty, natural diversity of terroir and a wide range of wine styles. There is something to do for everyone; crank uphill on your mountain bike, hike through acres of fynbos, experience a unique wine tasting with the winemakers, or enjoy meals made from locally grown produce.

For more exciting tours visit Western Cape Tours.

You will find the following tours and venues along the Green Mountain Eco Route:

Wine tours

Tri Active - Biodiversity Wine Tours

Farm stalls

Houw Hoek Farm stall

Kelkiewyn

Peregrine Farm stall

Thandi Farm Kitchen

Food & Wine

Botriver Hotel & Pub

Goedvertrouw

Kelkiewyn

Villa Exner Exclusive Boutique Hotel***** - Fine Dining

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Wacky Wine Weekend!

You’d be crazy to miss the Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend coming up at the beginning of June.  Just purchase a passport for R60, which gives you free tasting (25ml samples) for the duration of the festival. It is a great way to learn more about SA’s wines and to stock up the cellar with your favourite tipple. 

Image courtesy of Sylvanvale

Image courtesy of Sylvanvale

Most farms in the Robertson area play along and many add to the fun by hosting live music, events, arts and craft exhibits, kiddies fun events, animal petting farms and plenty more. Go for the day, or stay over at a variety of accommodations.  But book early!  4-7 June 2009.


Bottoms up!

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