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Surrounded by rolling vineyards and dramatic mountains,
Stellenbosch, only 30 minutes from Cape Town, offers the best in
Western Cape warmth and hospitality. The stunning backdrop of the
Hottentot Holland mountains, the oak tree lined lanes and streets
and the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads all blend in to give the
visitor to Stellenbosch an unforgettable experience. It is also the
perfect base from which to explore the magnificent surrounding
countryside or take day trips to Cape Point
and Table Mountain, a helicopter ride, or to take a boat or fishing
trip off one of the Cape's famous beaches.
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Stellenbosch Wine Region today is synonymous with high quality award
winning wines. The Wine Route comprises 23 private cellars and 5
co-operative wineries which produce between them a large variety of
red and white wines. Stellenbosch is situated in the heart of the
celebrated Cape Wine Route close to many of the Cape's most
celebrated wine farms where one can taste and purchase wines from
the various estates. Discover the rich natural beauty of the
Stellenbosch Winelands on foot, horseback, from a hot air balloon or
on a mountain bike. Ample opportunities exist for angling and game
viewing enthusiasts, as well as a number of land and water sports.
There are delightful shops both in and around the town centre that
offer a wide variety of products including art, home and fresh
produce, pottery and ceramics, jeweler and of course the local wines
for collection or delivery locally or abroad. A number of delightful
farm stall sell fresh local produce and in season you are invited to
pick your own delicious strawberries on some of the farms in the
area.
Winter runs from June to August and the sun shines on Christmas Day.
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate. In the interior it becomes
very hot in summer and during winter snow falls on the highest
mountain peaks. The mild temperatures make the Winelands a
comfortable destination all year round.
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Stellenbosch
Tourism Bureau
Tel +27 (0)21 883-3584
Fax +27(0)21 883-8017
P.O. Box 368 Stellenbosch 7600
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