Continue your adventure around Hermanus with a wine tasting tour in the area. The area is well-known for producing top-quality wines from the surrounding valley. Many wine estates and cellar are child-friendly with play areas, so if you’re on a family drive, no need to skip this wine route! It is definitely worth a visit.
Start at Market Square and follow the signs to Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Stop for a tasting! The entire loop, ending back on Market Square in town, is 22 kilometres long. Do the Hermanus Wine Wander where five estates make unique wines due to the cool climate and proximity to the sea.
All have beautiful views of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, offer tastings, and most do cellar tours by appointment, so give them a call before you arrive. WhaleHaven is first, Hamilton Russell Vineyards are about five kilometres later, followed almost immediately by Bouchard Finlayson.
Next up is Cape Bay, infinitely easier on South African pockets, followed by the newest, Sumaridge Wines, which also has a restaurant. Go via Rotary Way or continue past that turn-off until you can turn right to R320 Caledon (4 km).
Overnighting in Hermanus is a great way to end off the first day off this self-drive route. Choose between luxury guesthouses, cottages and comfortable B&Bs or seaside rentals.
Self drive routes from Cape Town invite visitors to the Mother City to experience the natural splendour, fun activities and scenic attractio...