Durbanville, Cape Town North
20 minutes to the north of the city of Cape Town, Durbanville is one of the oldest municipalities in the Western Cape and originally called Pampoenkraal (pumpkin fold), after a meeting place for local farmers around some fresh water springs just beyond the Durbanville Hills. Later named Durbanville, after Sir Benjamin D’Urban, governor of the Cape Between 1834 and 1838, this part of the world lies in a beautiful valley that is home to one of the most closely guarded secrets in Cape Town - the Durbanville wine route.
Wine farming began in Durbanville as early as the 17th century, when the first farms in the area were allocated and vineyards planted with Cape Madeira, the most popular white grape of the time. A number of these farms now form part of the Durbanville Route and award-winning wines, grown by generations of wine-makers and ranging across the red and white cultivars to individual cellar blends, can be sampled during the week.
The Durbanville nature reserve deserves a mention, as one can picnic in this area - originally cleared of Port Jackson and laid out with paths by the National Council of Women, who uses the nature reserve to promote, protect and further the interest in the unique fynbos that grows here.
The local craft market, held on the first Saturday of every month, is held at Rust-en-Vrede, in Wellington Road at the cultural centre, a Cape Dutch complex that dates back to 1850. The building, which deserves a visit in its own right, was originally a prison, a magistrate’s court, a school and finally a private residence. Today it is home to a coffee shop, a clay museum, with works by prominent South African ceramists, and a gallery that exhibits contemporary artists.
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Durbanville Golf Club
There are no steep hills to climb on the Durbanville Course, nor thick jungle to swallow your golf ball. Here you will find open space with beautiful fairways, bent grass greens and a course in immaculate condition. A wonderful setting for a game of golf with a view across the course to the distant mountains. more information
Durbanville Wine Valley
Only 20 km north of Cape Town, the Durbanville wine route, like Constantia, is very close to the mother city but frequently overlooked. Some nine estates lie on the beautiful, rolling Tygerberg hills, producing a wide variety of wines. The terroir is vastly different from one cellar to the next, and whilst some ... more information
GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
GrandWest Casino heralds an exciting new chapter in the Western Cape's entertainment scene. This amazing casino and entertainment world is a first for the Mother City and is also the only casino situated in the Western Cape. GrandWest offers round-the-clock entertainment for the whole family.
Tygerberg Nature Reserve
The 278ha reserve in the Tygerberg Hills is situated in the extremely endangered West Coast Renoster veld. From "The Viewpoint" in the reserve, the Cape Peninsula can be seen in all its splendour. Hiking trails named after animals, cover 7680m and can comfortably be walked in 2 hours. Tel: 021 9135695. more information
Tygervalley Waterfront
This is a mixture of commercial and residential property on Carl Cronje Drive. It includes a 4 ha man-made lake and a real storm water waterfall. The development is becoming a huge attraction, with modern buildings hugging the water canals, reminiscent of Cape Town’s ‘real’ waterfront.
Willowbridge Shopping Centre
The hottest shopping street in the Cape. Located in the northern suburbs of Cape Town alongside the greenbelt of Elsieskraal river and opposite the TygerValley centre, Willowbridge is South Africa's first true lifestyle centre. A world class, open-air shopping experience. It's the place where you can amble ... more information
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Dine at Cassia at Nitida Wine Esatate
Where: Durbanville
How much (per person): On Request
For contemporary, rustic, simple, real and honest food! Named Cassia after the bold and intriguing spice also known as Asian cinnamon. Here ... more information
Drama Workshops
Where: Plattekloof / Durbanville
How much (per person): On Request
Anna Emm Drama Academy opened its doors in 2009 with a branch in Durbanville and a branch in Paarl!. It is the vision of this drama school t ... more information
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