Wellington
Nestling at the foot of the Groenberg is Wellington a mere 45 minutes or 72km drive from Cape Town on Route 62, within easy reach of most Boland and coastal attractions. Route 62 is the longest wine route in the world - is linked to Ceres and Worcester by the Bain’s Kloof Pass, a spectacular scenic drive that is worth travelling for its dramatic view sites. If winetasting is your thing, you can view a list of all Wellington Wine Estates here.
Wellington steeped in 300 years of history and tradition, captivates the hearts of all its visitors. The town is an architectural jewel with many Cape Dutch and Victorian buildings. The Wellington Museum features the local winemaking, leather and fruit farming industries. Wellington is renowned for its educational institutions, particularly the Cape Technikon and the Huguenot College.
The South African Dried Fruit industry was founded here in 1890, and still has its headquarters in the town. You can visit the SAD shop for its fine products. Gourmets can also sample the delights of local olives and olive oil, berries, sauces and jams. Wellington has comfortable accommodation facilities, fine eating places, horse riding, biking and hiking trails, nurseries, leather factories and a snake breeding- and conservation centre. Sports facilities include cricket, tennis, squash and golf clubs and the Boland rugby stadium. If you need peace and quiet and rest for mind and soul, clear mountain streams and air, space and time to find yourself again, then Wellington is the place to go
(See other towns along Route 62 like Roberson).
