Elim · Western Cape
Black Oystercatcher Wines
Black Oystercatcher Wines is a wine farm in Elim, Cape Agulhas, Western Cape. About 151 km from Cape Town.
Black Oystercatcher Wines in Elim
Black Oystercatcher Wines is an Overberg wine destination for travellers who want to understand a producer in its correct southern Cape setting. The correct town reference for this listing is Elim. That geographic detail matters because the Overberg includes several separate wine areas and rural roads, and a broad regional label can send visitors toward the wrong settlement. Use the farm name, the corrected address and the official website together when planning. The producer’s own contact response should always take priority over an old directory, an unverified map pin or a generic route description.
Why the location matters
The setting around Elim gives this wine stop its identity. Visitors can plan a wider route through the Overberg, but should not assume that neighbouring farms share the same visitor arrangements. Use Elim as the town reference and Moddervlei Farm on the Elim Road / R43 as the physical context. Bredasdorp appears in the postal reference and does not change the farm’s Elim route identity. Treat the address as a planning aid rather than proof of walk-in access. Rural wineries may have private entrances, changing schedules or meeting points that are only supplied once a visit is confirmed. A careful itinerary leaves time for directions, arrival and any change communicated by the farm.
Current visitor information
This is an established Elim-area visitor stop with a confirmed restaurant and cottages, but current availability and pairing details still belong in a direct enquiry. The safest approach is to contact the producer with a date, group size and the kind of visit you want. Ask whether a reservation is required, what the current tasting format is, and whether any fee, payment or access instruction applies. This page does not invent prices, fixed hours, awards or experiences. Where a guide or archived page supplies context, it is treated as context only; a direct confirmation is needed for the day you intend to travel.
Planning a wine visit
Build a visit to Black Oystercatcher Wines around confirmed information rather than assumptions. Check the official website, then use the telephone or email details below if you need a quick answer. If you are combining the stop with other Overberg activities, allow a buffer for the drive and for the tasting itself. A rural wine itinerary is more enjoyable when it is not overpacked. Consider who will drive, whether the group has accessibility needs, and whether the producer needs advance notice of a larger party. These are sensible questions, not promises about facilities.
What to expect
The most reliable expectation is a chance to encounter the wines and the place through the producer’s current visitor arrangement. The format may be a tasting-room stop, a booked appointment or a focused conversation, depending on the farm’s confirmation. Do not automatically add a restaurant, accommodation, cellar tour, spa, food pairing or outdoor activity to the booking. If one of those matters to your group, ask directly and record the answer. Keeping confirmed services separate from nearby or historic references makes this listing more useful.
Route and responsible travel
A stop in the Elim area works best as part of a measured Overberg route. Save the confirmed directions before leaving, especially where the farm uses a rural road or sends a meeting point after booking. Follow any property instructions and avoid arriving unannounced where the venue is appointment-led. Wine tasting also calls for responsible transport planning. A designated driver, a suitable overnight plan or a route that does not require rushing between stops will make the day safer and more comfortable.
Contact details
For current information, use https://blackoystercatcher.co.za/ and contact Black Oystercatcher Wines at taste@blackoystercatcher.co.za or +27 28 482 1618. Include your intended date and mention that you are asking about the Elim visit. If the farm has supplied a booking process, follow that process rather than sending a request to an unrelated venue. Social profiles can provide background or updates, but they do not guarantee that a particular date is open. The corrected contact fields in this listing are strings so that visitors can copy them accurately.
A clear, accurate itinerary
When the booking is confirmed, keep the farm’s reply with your travel notes. Recheck the exact address, meeting point and any current conditions shortly before departure. That final step is particularly valuable for Black Oystercatcher Wines, because the visitor details described above include a specific caution about availability, address history, private access or regional classification. Do not replace the farm’s instructions with assumptions drawn from another Overberg producer. Accurate town names and careful contact work are part of a good wine experience.
Plan the next step
Black Oystercatcher Wines belongs on a considered Elim wine itinerary for visitors who value place, producer context and reliable information. Start with the official website and the corrected contact details, then ask the questions that apply to your date. Once the farm has confirmed what is open and where to arrive, enjoy the visit on the producer’s terms. This approach keeps the page useful for searchers while avoiding invented claims about prices, hours, awards, facilities or experiences. It also respects the people working the farm and helps travellers arrive prepared.
Things to do at Black Oystercatcher Wines
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Places to stay
tastings
family-run cool-climate farm Moddervlei, Elim / Agulhas Wine Triangle. Tel +27 (0)28 482 1618; taste@blackoystercatcher.co.za / venue@blackoystercatcher.co.za; stay@blackoystercatcher.co.za. GPS −34.632466, 19.827356.
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Wine tasting & pairings
stay
Official book-tasting: tutored tasting any 6 wines R100 pp (booking essential; includes reserve range farm-only); comparative/vertical options (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Blanc Fumé). Self-paced tasting tray: 3 Black Oystercatcher whites R45 pp or The Berrio tray R75 pp (order on visit, no booking). Wine & macaron pairing and cheese & wine pairing offered (named pairing fees not published on live book-tasting page 2026-10-01).
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Restaurants & dining
kids
Antipasto platters R250 pp (seasonal charcuterie/cheese/trout/pâtés/veg/fruit/bread); vegan platter options; booking essential; table for the day in venue or veranda. Farm shop (crafts, snacks, beauty). Monthly thin-crust wood-fired pizza — last Saturday of the month (book). Dinner braai basket R300 / breakfast basket R220 for cottage guests. Online wine shop.
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Walks, trails & outdoors
vineyard tour/safari
Official platters page: kiddies boxes available. Cottages: children under 12 sharing with adults R250/night.
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Restaurants & dining
events
Four self-catering cottages (semi-detached; sleep 2 adults each); kitchenette (microwave/air fryer, no oven); Wi-Fi; braai; some fireplaces; infinity pool at venue (own risk). 2026 tariff R1 250 per cottage (R625 pp sharing) or R990 single; Dec–Jan 2-night minimum. Check-in 14:00 / out 10:00.
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Weddings & events
other
Summer-season Wildlife Guided Tours on farm & surrounds via Nuwejaars Wetlands SMA (nuwejaars.com); evening Sunset Wetlands Tour 2–3 hrs from BOC venue incl. sundowner at Hippo vlei; booking essential. Walking/cycling on farm noted.
Notable wines
Sauvignon Blanc; Blanc Fumé; Rosé; Brut Rosé Cap Classique; Triton
Visiting with kids
Pre-booked antipasto platters include a kiddies platter option, served in the venue or on the veranda over the Nuwejaars wetlands; walks, cycling and birding on the farm.
Possible with kids. About 159 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.
Kids menu
- vineyard walks
- dam fishing (check with owner)
- cycling routes
- birding
Black Oystercatcher Wines near Elim is limited but child-aware at the table: pre-booked antipasto platters include a kiddies platter option, served in the venue or on the veranda over the Nuwejaars wetlands. Tastings Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–16:00 (about R100 pp); platters 11:00–15:00 with booking essential. Farm-shop snacks help between courses. The farm also notes vineyard walks, dam fishing (check with the owner), cycling and birding — fishing and walks are described mainly for cottage guests. No play area stated. Cottage child-sharing rates and an infinity pool (own risk) apply to stays. About 159 minutes from Cape Town. Book the kiddies platter ahead; do not expect a playground.
Before you go
- Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
Is there a kids option for food?
Yes — pre-booked antipasto platters include a kiddies platter; booking essential.
Is there a play area?
No play area is stated.
Opening days?
Tuesday–Saturday; tastings 10:00–16:00, platters 11:00–15:00.
Nearby with children
- African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary — Animals, Kleinbaai / Gansbaai · 43 km Website
- Cape Agulhas Lighthouse & southern tip — Kids museum, L'Agulhas / Cape Agulhas · 28 km Website
- De Mond Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Bredasdorp / Arniston–Struisbaai · 27 km Website
- Shipwreck Museum Bredasdorp — Kids museum, Bredasdorp · 23 km Website
Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Overberg. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm. Weddings on this farm.
Staying here
Four self-catering cottages on a working Elim / Agulhas wine farm with 2026 tariffs from R1,250/cottage, infinity pool and Nuwejaars wetland views
Place to stay. About 159 min from Cape Town. 149 min from the airport. Black Oystercatcher Cottages (x4).
Cottage, Self-catering. Sleeps 2 adults per cottage (king or twin; en-suite shower) a unit. Up to 8 adults (plus children under 12 sharing) guests. 4 units. From R1250 (per cottage per night for 2 adults (R625 pps); single R990).
PoolKitchenKids welcome
Agulhas Plain|Nuwejaars wetlands/river|gardens|Elim countryside
Black Oystercatcher Wines sits on the Agulhas Plain near Elim with four self-catering cottages overlooking the Nuwejaars wetlands.
Properties: Black Oystercatcher Cottages (×4).
At a glance
- Stay type: cottage, self-catering
- Sleeps: 2 adults per cottage (king or twin; en-suite shower); children under 12 sharing at R250. About 8 adults plus children
- Amenities: semi-equipped kitchenette (microwave, air fryer, kettle — no oven); patio braai; fireplace in 2 cottages; Wi-Fi; infinity pool at the venue (own risk); wine tasting (Berrio tray option also available — Berrio has no separate stay)
- Pets: no
- Minimum stay: 2 nights in December and January
- Rates (official 2026 tariffs): from R1,250 per cottage per night for 2 adults (R625 pps); single R990; breakfast basket R220 on order
Facts from official sources in our stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm rates, minimum stays and child/pet rules on the estate's own booking page before paying a deposit. Region guide: country wine farm accommodation.
Before you book
- Minimum stay: 2 (December and January peak only).
- Pets are not listed as welcome.
- The listed rate is per cottage per night for 2 adults (r625 pps); single r990. Confirm the season before you compare.
What do Black Oystercatcher cottages cost?
From
R1,250 per cottage per night for 2 adults
(2026 tariffs). Singles R990.
Are pets allowed?
No.
Is there a December minimum stay?
Yes — 2 nights in December and January.
Is Berrio a separate stay?
No — Berrio wines can be tasted here; there is no separate Berrio accommodation.
Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Overberg. With kids. Weddings.
Weddings here
Elim / Agulhas Plain glass-walled wedding venue with infinity-pool veranda, Bedouin-tent overflow, seating to 200 and four on-farm cottages
Hosts weddings. Up to 200 seated. About 159 min from Cape Town. 149 min from the airport.
Rooms on siteIn-house cateringOutdoorIndoor
Glass-walled function venue (exposed brick, wooden beams, large glass doors/windows) with veranda leading to infinity pool; optional beige Bedouin tent on lawn in front of venue; dance floor adaptable
On-site venue (aisle/indoor-outdoor glass venue and veranda); some couples use Elim Moravian Church then reception on farm (blog evidence)
Agulhas Plain / Overberg countryside views; centuries-old Moddervlei farmstead; infinity pool and Nuwejaars wetland setting
Black Oystercatcher Wines on the Agulhas Plain near Elim hosts weddings in a glass-walled function venue with an infinity-pool veranda, optional Bedouin tent overflow, seating up to 200 and four self-catering cottages on the farm.
At a glance
- Capacity: up to 200 seated
- Spaces: glass venue with exposed brick and wooden beams; veranda to infinity pool; Bedouin tent on the lawn
- Stay: four self-catering cottages close to the venue
- Catering: Black Oystercatcher Kitchen; outside service providers also welcomed
- Contact: venue@blackoystercatcher.co.za
Before you book, ask for a written summary of inclusions (tables, linen, staffing, bar and ceremony set-up), finish times, the rain plan and any compulsory suppliers. Capacities and packages change, so rely on the estate's dated quote for your guest list and season.
Price: No published wedding package prices on the official site. Request a dated quote from the venue team.
Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.
Before you enquire
- Can suggest partners (photographers, entertainment, florists); outside caterers/service providers welcomed in addition to in-house meals
- Cozy log fires during winter noted on function-venue page
- No published wedding package prices on official site; contact Salmon venue@blackoystercatcher.co.za / +27 28 482 1618 for packages quote
How many guests can Black Oystercatcher seat?
The function venue seats up to 200.
Is there on-site accommodation?
Yes — four self-catering cottages on the farm near the venue.
Can we use outside caterers?
The kitchen is in-house, and outside service providers are also welcomed — confirm for your date.
What does it cost?
Prices aren't published. Email venue@blackoystercatcher.co.za for a package quote.
Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Overberg. With kids. Stay. Tours.
Tours that stop here
- Cape Agulhas Wine Route tour (1–4 farms) — Gansbaai Wine Tours, private guide · from R260 per person (no year shown)
Questions before you go
Where is Black Oystercatcher Wines?
Black Oystercatcher Wines is at Moddervlei Farm, Elim Road / R43, Bredasdorp / Elim. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 2.5–3.5 hours.
When is Black Oystercatcher Wines open?
Closed Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 28 482 1618 before you drive.
Can I do a wine tasting at Black Oystercatcher Wines?
Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 28 482 1618 for fees.
Can I stay over at Black Oystercatcher Wines?
Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 28 482 1618 for rates and availability.
Their videos
This is the YouTube channel linked from the farm’s own website. Recent uploads are read from YouTube’s public channel feed.
Wine of Origin
Geographical unit: Western Cape → Cape South Coast → Cape Agulhas → Elim
Cape Agulhas district, with Elim as its signature ward, is wind-raked, cool and remote — a specialist Sauvignon and Semillon landscape near Africa's southern tip.
Terroir snapshot
Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.
- Latitude
- -34.632778
- Longitude
- 19.823306
- Elevation
- 21 m (Open-Meteo)
- Soil pH
- 6.7 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
- Clay
- 20% (SoilGrids)
- Organic C
- 43.4 g/kg (SoilGrids)
Sources
- OpenStreetMap way 1347794026
- Phone, hours, and facilities: farm website
- YouTube channel: farm website
- Wine route membership: association listing
- Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
- Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
- Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
- Tours: operator pages
- Elevation: Open-Meteo
- Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids
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