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Distance from Cape Town

113 farms

Under 45 minutes

Constantia, Durbanville, and the near side of Stellenbosch. One stop, then home before lunch turns into a meltdown.

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205 farms

Under 75 minutes

Stellenbosch, Paarl, or Franschhoek as a full day. Pick a farm with something for the children, book food, and skip the third tasting.

See these farms

59 farms

Worth staying over

Elgin, Walker Bay, Robertson, Tulbagh. These work when you sleep nearby instead of racing back to Cape Town.

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Constantia 9 farms · from 17 min Durbanville 12 farms · from 22 min Stellenbosch 91 farms · from 30 min Franschhoek 34 farms · from 40 min Paarl 36 farms · from 26 min Wellington 8 farms · from 54 min Tulbagh 2 farms · from 108 min Swartland 8 farms · from 53 min Darling 3 farms · from 60 min Elgin 5 farms · from 64 min Walker Bay 15 farms · from 72 min Overberg 5 farms · from 126 min Robertson 18 farms · from 102 min Breedekloof 10 farms · from 63 min Worcester 2 farms · from 85 min Klein Karoo 6 farms · from 281 min Olifants River 3 farms · from 196 min

Same valley, not a drive back to town

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Each stop is a short drive from the cellar doors in that area.

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Stellenbosch · 9 km from these farms

Polkadraai Farm (strawberry picking)

On the Polkadraai road, among the Stellenbosch farms. Strawberries are picked from September to January. The bike park, tractor rides, mini-golf and pony rides run on the days the farm is open, daily 09:00 to 16:00. Picking starts at R65 a person; the bike park is from R70 a day.

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Paarl · 7 km from these farms

Drakenstein Lion Park

On Old Paarl Road, between the Paarl farms and the Franschhoek valley. A walking sanctuary, open 09:30 to 17:00 every day except Christmas. Lions are fed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 16:00. South African residents pay R100 for an adult and R50 for a child.

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Franschhoek · 8 km from these farms

Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

The mountain reserve above Franschhoek village. Trails run from an easy hour to a full day, and the reserve is open sunrise to sunset. A day permit is R70. Children under 12 go in free with a paying adult.

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Walker Bay · 6 km from these farms

Grotto Beach & playpark

The Blue Flag beach on the Hermanus side of Walker Bay, with a playpark on the sand. Beach access is free. The cliff path in town is free land-based whale watching, best from June to November.

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Robertson · 8 km from these farms

Soekershof Mazes & Succulent Gardens

On the R60 in Klaas Voogds, between Robertson and Ashton. A hedge maze and an open-air succulent garden. Tours start at set times, usually Wednesday to Sunday. Check soekershof.com before you drive.

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Constantia · 4 km from these farms

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

On the same mountain slope as the Constantia estates. Lawns for a picnic, and the Boomslang canopy walkway. Leave balls, bikes and dogs at home.

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Guides for a family winelands day

First-Timer Family Winelands Itinerary from Cape Town First-timer family Winelands itinerary from Cape Town: close-to-city, play-focused and scenic day shapes by region type, with timings … Easy Winelands Day Trips with Kids from Cape Town Seven easy Winelands day trips with kids from Cape Town, from Constantia to Benguela Cove: verified family farms, … Best Wine Farms for Toddlers in the Western Cape Wine farms for toddlers in South Africa: sandpits, water play, ducks, enclosed play parks and free entry for … Family-Friendly Wine Farms in Stellenbosch 39 family friendly wine farms in Stellenbosch: play areas, kids' tastings, animals and picnics — including Hazendal Wonderdal, … Wine Farms with Play Areas in the Western Cape Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Constantia wine farms with real play areas: Boschendal's Tree House, Uitsig's playground, pump tracks … What to Pack for a Winelands Day with Kids What to pack for a Winelands day with kids: sun protection, snacks, baby essentials, first aid and a …

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