The festive season is a great time to pack the car and head out on short day trips around Cape Town in search of great adventures.
The Western Cape is packed with an abundance of fun activities for the whole family. Here are 10 day trips to tick off your bucket list.
1. Winelands Light Railway
Picture: Winelands Light Railway Gallery
Winelands Light Railway theme park is designed to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The train ride lasts approximately seven minutes and takes you on a 760m journey within the train park. Visitors can bring in their own picnic baskets and spend the day on the shaded lawns.
Location: R304, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
Website: Winelands Light Railway
2. Beyond the Vine
Picture: Beyond The Vine
Appreciate the beauty of Stellenbosch with this paint and wine-tasting experience! Gather up some friends and family and head down to Stellenbosch for a fantastic Bottle and Brush experience. There is nothing more relaxing than a sip-and-paint class with good company!
Location: Bottelary Road Stellenbosch
Website: Sip-and-Paint
3. Kraalbaai Beach
Picture: SANParks – West Coast National Park
Kraalbaai Beach is a piece of heaven situated in the West Coast National Park. The water is warm, shallow and crystal-clear – perfect to laze around in all day.
Location: West Coast National Park, Langebaan
4. The Alpaca Loom
Visit a working alpaca farm that offers alpaca tours, walks and a petting zoo. Enjoy the views while indulging in great coffee and cake while the kids have fun on the jungle gym.
Location: Suid Agter Paarl Road, Southern Paarl
Website: The Alpaca Loom
5. Huckleberry Fish Farm
Picture: Huckleberry Fish Farm
Huckleberry Fish Farm is a unique fun fishing experience for children. Parents get to relax while the kids catch dinner.
Location: Aldeburgh Farm, R304, Stellenbosch
Website: Huckleberry Fish Farm
6. A day at Spier
Picture: Spier Wine Farm
Fun for the whole family is the theme at Spier Wine Farm. With rolling lawns and kiddies clubs, mom and dad can sip in peace.
Location: Spier Wine Farm, Baden Powell Drive (R310), Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Website:spier.co.za
7. Scootours in Franschoek
Picture: Teagan Cunniffe.
Scootours Franschhoek offers an adventurous way to explore the magnificent mountains and wine farms surrounding the Franschhoek Valley in an exciting and family-friendly way.
Location: 40 Uitkyk St, Franschhoek
Website: Scootours in Franschhoek
8. Wiesenhof Adventure Park
Wiesenhof Adventure Park is every kid’s wonderland. The park offers water slides, pools, trampolines, a pump track and so much more.
Location: R44, between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts
Website: Wiesenhof Adventure Park
9. Artichoc Creative Cafe
Picture: Artichoc Creative Cafe gallery
Explore the fantastic world of chocolate. Learn how to create your own cocoa masterpiece with a chocolate workshop.
Location: Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Website: Chocolate workshop
10. Die Strandloper
Picture: Die Strandloper
Enjoy a traditional West Coast seafood Boma on the beach in Langebaan.
Location: Jan olfsen str, Leentjiesklip, Langebaan
Website: Die Strandloper
Picture: Unsplash
Original article posted on Cape{Town} ETC
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