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What to do in The Cape Winelands
Wine Tasting
Palmiet Valley Estate is located in the heart of the beautiful
Cape winelands in the historic town of Paarl. Paarl and the
surrounding wine farming towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch
are famous for their world class whites, reds, sherries, ports
and brandies. A highlight of any visit to the winelands is a
wine tasting trip through these picturesque towns and farms,
sampling the wine and cheese produced here, visiting the historic
farm homesteads and Huguenot monuments dating back to the 17th
century, browsing the quaint high street antique shops, and
lunching in some of South Africa’s finest restaurants or picnicking
on any of the wine estates along the way. Ways to experience
the winelands include by foot, on horseback, or in a chauffeur-driven
classic limousine from Palmiet’s vintage car collection.
Walking
There are some great mountain trails, and the Drakenstein Mountain
Reserve is home to a variety of protea plant species, rare birds,
baboons and mountain bok.
Abseiling
Paarl is famous for its rock climbing terrain. This activity
caters for the adventure-seeker and includes a decent through
the Limietberge canyon using abseils, jumps, belays and traverses.
With no less than six waterfalls, abseils range from 15 to 50
metres with the option of cliff jumping for the brave-hearted!
Trout Fishing & Clay Pigeon Shooting in Franschhoek
or Du Toits Kloof Resort can be arranged as can clay pigeon
shooting.
Hot Air Ballooning - A day spent gliding over the
Swartland is an exciting activity that can be arranged (weather
depending).
Mountain Bikes If you’re a fan of mountain biking,
bike rentals are available in the area and this is a great way
to explore the estate and surrounding area.
Within 30 minutes driving distance from Palmiet:
Cape Town
Cape Town truly is a tourist mecca. There’s so much to do, see
and experience and all within relatively short distances from
one another. White sand beaches, first class shopping, 5-star
dining and epic mountain walks and hikes can literally all be
accomplished within 10 square kilometers of one another. It’s
this proximity to so many wonderful activities and natural beauty
that makes Cape Town such a unique city and Palmiet the perfect
location from which to explore it.
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront development has grabbed
the imagination of Capetonian and visitor alike. With majestic
Table Mountain as a backdrop and the unique interest of the
'working harbour', the 'Waterfront' has become one of Cape Town's
most popular attractions and a first-world shopping and dining
experience.
Table Mountain
The exhilarating ascent of Cape Town's Table Mountain is a must
for any visitor. Take the cable car up and enjoy breathtaking
views of the city and its spectacular beaches and coastlines.
Beaches
The Cape's beaches rank them amongst the finest in the world.
Dotted along a winding 15km mountain drive you'll find numerous
pockets of white sand and blue ocean – a haven for suns-seekers
and beach strollers alike.
Within an hour from Palmiet:
Good Hope Nature Reserve
One of Cape Town's main attractions is the Cape of Good Hope
Nature Reserve, at Cape Point. The reserve boasts a spectacular
coastline that ends with the powerful meeting of the warm Indian
and cold Atlantic Ocean.
Shark Diving
If you are adventurous, there is no greater thrill than to White
Shark dive in Cape Town with one of these glorious sea predators.
Whether you get into the water and dive with sharks in Cape
Town, or whether you stay on the boat and view the Great White
Sharks from the safety of the boat, it will be a day to remember
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