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| WELLINGTON
• CAPE WINELANDS • WESTERN CAPE
• SOUTH AFRICA |
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Wellington is a small town located in the heart of South
Africa's Winelands.
Less than 1 hours drive from Cape Town, and with excellent transport links, it
is ideally situated to explore both Cape Town itself, as well as the rest of
the Western Cape, and is a part of South Africa's 'Route 62'.
However, a rapidly increasing number of enlightened visitors recognise Wellington
as their destination!
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Fames for its unrivalled hospitality, and the incredible
warmth of it's people, it boasts award winning wine cellars
and farms, the historic and spectacular 'Bainskloof Pass',
breathtaking scenery such as the Groenberg and Hawequa Mountains
tower above the town, whilst Wellington is surrounded by
farms and vineyards.
Numerous examples of 'Cape Dutch' architecture can be found, as well as a significant
number of national monuments including churches, historic buildings, a fortified
block-house, and the oldest steel bridge in South Africa, the 'Lady Loch Bridge'.
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| Wellington is situated at the
foot of the 'Hawequa' mountains. Particular highlights
are the historic 'Bainskloof Pass', the 'Groenberg' and
the 'Limietberg Nature Reserve'. There are numerous hiking
trails, offering varying degrees of difficulty. |
Route 62,
the world's longest wine route, is a historic route which
runs through the Winelands from Cape Town to George, and
passes through Wellington. The Garden route can be used
as a return leg. |
The Horseshoe
is a road which starts and ends in Wellington, giving access
only to wine farms. It is very popular with walkers, joggers
and cyclists, and is outstandingly beautiful. |
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| Lady Loch Bridge is the oldest
steel bridge in South Africa, and is named after the Governor
of the Cape's wife at the time it was built. |
The Boland
Stadium is located in Wellington, and is the home of
the Boland Caveliers. Amongst others, 'Curry Cup' games
are played here. |
Cape Dutch
architecture is prevalent in the Western Cape, and there
are some particularly fine examples in Wellington. |
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LADY LOCH GUEST
HOUSE • PO BOX 914, Wellington, 7654, RSA
Tel: +27 (0) 21 873 1430 (Guest House) • Tel:
+27 (0) 21 873 6635 (Beauty Spa) •
Email: info@ladylochbedandbreakfast.com |
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