Wellington

Afrikaans name: Wellington

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Western Cape

Wellington, in the Western Cape, is a picturesque town surrounded by vineyards and mountains. It is less than an hours drive from Cape Town.

The vineyards around Wellington are well-known for producing fine wines and brandy. South Africa only has one producer of whisky and they too are located in the area. Wine lovers will enjoy taking the Wellington Wine and Brandy Route.

Adventure lovers will enjoy hikes in the mountains, abseiling, horse trails, mountain biking and driving a 4x4 route.

There are a number of historic buildings in the town and the Wellington Museum is worth a visit.

Visitors will find a wide array of accommodation options including self-catering, B&B's, guest houses and resorts.

What is there to do in and around Wellington?

References and further reading

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 34

Getaway - Vol 31 No 08 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 82

go! - Issue 184 - Author: - Published: 2022 - Page: 92

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 19

On Route - Explore South Africa region by region - 3rd edition - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 2014 - Page: 29

Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Published: 1986 - Page: 77

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 148

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Published: 2014 - Page: 91

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Published: 2014 - Page: 90

Country Life - Issue 187 - Author: - Published: 2012 - Page: 62

Country Life - Issue 241 - Author: - Published: 2016 - Page: 52

Country Life - Issue 241 - Author: - Published: 2016 - Page: 94

Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 74

Country Life - Issue 176 - Author: - Published: 2011 - Page: 26

Book of the Road - 4th edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2019 - Page: 155

For more info: Discover Wellington

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