Worcester Places of Interest
Attractions IN Worcester
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Hex River Pass
The Hex River Pass lies on the national road, the N1, and links Worcester with Touws River. The pass is a favourite amongst travellers during winter when the surrounding peaks are capped with snow, usually a sure indicator to those living in the nearby ...
Botanical Gardens
Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden
In Roux Road on the outskirts of Worcester, some 120 kilometres from Cape Town, lies a unique gem of a garden - the only truly succulent garden in the southern hemisphere, and indeed Africa, that displays one of the largest collection of indigenous ...
Museums
Kleinplasie Worcester Open Air Museum
1km outside Worcester, is Kleinplasie Living Open-air Museum. Here we depict the lifestyle of the early Cape pioneer farmers. Activities like tobacco rolling, candle and soap making, coffee roasting and bread baking (only mornings between 09:30 - 12:30) ...
Golf Courses
Worcester Golf Club
The Worcester Golf Club is situated at the start of the Western Cape’s Klein Karoo, approximately 50 minutes from Cape Town en route to Oudtshoorn and the Garden Route. The course was designed by Peter Matkovich, at that time in partnership with Gary ...
Wine Estates
Worcester Wine Estates
The area of Worcester has been producing wines for generations, and is nationally acclaimed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc, as well as the lesser known Columbar. In fact, the Worcester Wine Route contributes about one-fifth of the national ...
Wine Routes
Worcester Wine Route
The Worcester winelands incorporate over 250 years of winemaking knowledge to produce, amongst other cultivars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc and Columbar to national acclaim. The town of Worcester lies in the Breede River Valley encircled by majestic ...
Attractions AROUND Worcester
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Aquila Nature Reserve
Aquila is a private Nature Reserve lying outside the town of Touwsriver; just less than two hours drive from Cape Town along a particularly scenic route on the N1. The reserve is named after the Black Eagle found in the area that is today rarely ...
Mountain Passes / Mountain Reserves / World Heritage Sites
Boland Mountain Complex
The Boland Mountain Complex includes the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve, Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, and Limietberg Nature Reserve. About 40 km to the east of Cape Town, ...
Wine Estates
Breedekloof Wine Estates
The Western Cape region of the Breedekloof is renowned for its picturesque wine farms, of which there are more than 25. Worcester, the Breede River and Rawsonville are all part of the appeal of this mountainous region. The terroir and weather conditions ...
Wine Routes
Breedekloof Wine Route
The youngest wine route in South Africa and just 90 km outside of Cape Town, the Breedekloof wine route lies in the Breede River Valley, which stretches from Gouda in the west, McGregor in the south, Montagu in the east and the Tankwa-Karoo National Park ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes / Uniquely South African / World Heritage Sites
Cape Floral Region
Cape Floristic Region is a South African UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa also known as The Cape Floral ...
Mountain Passes
Du Toitskloof Pass
Du Toitskloof Pass lies on the R101 between Paarl and Worcester, although these days most people are not even aware they're on the pass for they opt to use the Huguenot Tunnel, which means you shave a significant 11 kilometres off the original drive. You ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Route 62
Route 62 is modeled after the iconic US Route 66, made famous by the late, great Nat King Cole in the song of the mid 20th century. Travelers headed for the Garden Route will find that Route 62 offers a better alternative to the dull N2 motorway between ...
Nature Reserves
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Set in a part of the country known as the arid Robertson Karoo, the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve lies in the Breede River Valley, roughly 15 kilometres south of Robertson on the road to McGregor. Given the name of the nature reserve - Vrolijkheid means ...
... and a little further afield
Mountain Passes
Bainskloof Pass
One of a series of passes that cut through the mountain that seal Cape Town and its surrounds from the interior, Bainskloof Pass is also one of the Western Cape's most scenic routes. To drive its bends and turns brings one right up against the Limietberg ...
Golf Courses
Ceres Golf Course
Having originally been crafted by local community members with nothing more than a few donkeys to assist, the Ceres Golf Course offers something a little different from the average golfing estate in South Africa. However, thanks to Danie Obermeyer’s ...
Nature Reserves
Dassieshoek Nature Reserve
Dassieshoek Local Nature Reserve lies just eight kilometres north of Robertson. It is a small nature reserve of little more than 767 hectares that lies hunched in among the Langeberg Mountains, a favourite with hikers but little known otherwise. It can, ...
Museums
De Oude Drostdy
Definitely high on the list of ‘must visits’ when in Tulbagh, De Oude Drostdy is a typical Cape Dutch style home built in 1804 just outside the town. It served originally as the seat of the magistrate of Tulbagh, and today is a national monument and ...
Nature Reserves
Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve
The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) contains the coastal strip between the Breede River and the Great Brak River, and the interior area from Montagu in the west, to Prince Albert in the north, and Uniondale in the east. Much of the Gouritz ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Gydo Pass
The Gydo Pass is one of two passes that transport one from the town of Ceres through the Warmberg, and up on to the Koue Bokkeveld (Cold Bokkeveld), a name that originated because of springbok found up here ...
Nature Reserves
Marloth Nature Reserve
Lying just three kilometres from the pretty little town of Swellendam, the Marloth Nature Reserve conserves the central Langeberg Mountains that lie between the towns of Swellendam, Ashton, Barrydale and Suurbraak. The Marloth Nature reserve includes ...
Nature Reserves
Matroosberg Nature Reserve
The reserve lies 35 kilometres outside of Ceres on the farm Erfdeel – a working fruit, vegetable and protea farm, just two hours' from Cape Town. Summer days are glorious, whilst there is almost a guarantee of snow in winter because of the altitude ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Michells Pass
Without Michells Pass the existence of Ceres would be questionable. It was only after the pass was completed in 1849 that the town of Ceres came into being at all. It is no surprise, as, faced with the incredible banks of mountain east of Cape Town our ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves / Popular Tourist Routes
Middle Keurbooms Conservancy
On the beautiful Prince Alfred Pass lies the Middle Keurbooms Conservancy, or MKC for short. More than 30 000 hectares have been designated by landowners in the vicinity, concerned about their environment, to protecting the indigenous fauna and flora of ...
Worcester as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Ashton, Bainskloof, Bonnievale, Breeriver, Ceres, De Doorns, Du Toitskloof, McGregor, Montagu, Prince Alfred Hamlet, Rawsonville, Robertson, Tulbagh, Wolseley
Staying Overnight
Eensgevonden Vineyard Cottages
Eensgevonden is a working wine farm in a stunningly beautiful position. 360 degree views stretch across the great expanse of the Breede River Val...
Die Heemhuis
Boasting a relaxed and private atmosphere, Die Heemhuis provides accommodation for five guests. The establishment has water features, a small Jac...
Rendez-vous De Golf Guesthouse
Rendez-vous De Golf Guesthouse offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in a unique location on a mountain reserve in Worcester. Each of the...
Leipzig Country House
Nestled at the foot of the Rabie Mountain in the picturesque Nuy Valley lies Leipzig Country House, a place where you’ll rediscover inner peace, ...
Damas Guesthouse & Restaurant
Regarded as one of the finest guesthouses and restaurants in the region, Damas offers warm hospitality, first-class service and excellent cuisine...
Aan de Doorns Guesthouse
Aan De Doorns is a historic Cape Dutch farm homestead offering warm hospitality in a tranquil ‘farm-living’ setting. Built around 1860, Aan de Do...
Dwarsberg Trout Hideaway
Situated in Rawsonville, Dwarsberg Trout Hideaway is the perfect place for fly fishing and family getaways. The idyllic, natural setting makes us...
River Edge
At River Edge you are surrounded by mountains that turn pink at sunset, vineyards stretching to the horizon, fynbos alive with small wildlife, an...
The Prime Spot
The Prime Spot is situated in the heart of Worcester, walking distance from restaurants, hospitals and shopping. We offer five beautiful bedrooms...
Zonneweelde Guest House
Zonneweelde Guest House offers seven beautifully decorated rooms each with an en-suite bathroom. Some have air conditioning while others have bal...
Mastersview B&B
Mastersview with its stunning view, offers you comfortable, up-market, Bed & Breakfast accommodation with secure off-street parking in Worcester....
Rietspruit Country Cottage
Rietspruit Country Cottage offers self catering accommodation in two family units and in a double room. The kitchenettes contain an oven and hob,...
19th Hole Golf Villa
19th Hole Golf Villa offers guest house accommodation in Worcester where guests can enjoy a wonderful holiday in one of seven gracious rooms. Ind...
Rawsonville House
Rawsonville House is situated in the heart of the Breedekloof Wine Valley. Accommodation offered is comprised of three double bedrooms with priva...
Kuruma Farm Cottages
Kuruma farm cottages are conveniently located and managed by the proprietor and host, Celeste Scholtz Burger. We offer charming and stylish accom...
Audrey's Vineyard Cottage & Homestead
Come and escape from the city stress to a place filled with birdsong, where the pace is relaxed and tranquility a high priority! Audrey’s Vineyar...
Kingsbury Cottage
This first class self catering cottage is nestled in the foothills of the Silkbush Peak, 36km from Worcester towards Ceres. Set on the edge of th...
Die Eike Farm Accommodation
Die Eike farm Accommodation is on a working wine and fruit farm situated in the heart of the Breedekloof Wine Route with 19 award winning winerie...
Rico Suter Country House
If you are looking for something special, this is the place! Set in breathtaking surroundings on a large wine and fruit farm at the base of the W...
Summerhill Guest Farm
Ideally situated for exploration of the Breede River Valley and Route 62. A friendly welcome, a relaxed home from home stay on a grape farm in th...
Esperance Farmstay
If you are looking for a peaceful environment, privacy, amazing views of vineyards and mountains, Esperance Farmstay is the ideal choice for you....
Church Street Lodge
Located in historical Church Street, one of the most picturesque parts of town, Church Street Lodge is centrally situated, yet private and quiet....
Bergland Accommodation
Situated on a working wine and fruit farm at the foot of the Olifants Mountain, Bergland Accommodation is, approximately 15 kms from Worcester an...
Tracks Backpackers
Tracks Backpackers is surrounded by beautiful mountains. We offer shared accommodation which is ideal for groups who are looking for a stopover. ...
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