Cape Town to Worcester
From your accommodation in V&A Waterfront, get on the N1 in Foreshore from Christiaan Barnard St. Turn right onto the N1/Table Bay Boulevard ramp to Paarl, and follow the N1 for 197 km (toll road ahead). To enter Worcester, continue on Roux Rd.
The first stop on the Route 62 Wine Route is the beautiful town of Worcester, which is the capital of the Breede River Valley, and largest of the Western Cape's three fruit and wine producing valleys. In Worcester you can visit the Kleinplasie 'Living Open Air Museum' and experience life as the pioneers lived in years gone by.
Each building is representative of a certain agricultural industry in the Western Cape during the period 1690 to 1900. The KWV Brandy Cellar, largest of its kind in the world, offers cellar tours and brandy tasting.
Worcester to Nuy Winery
Head northwest on Fischer Street toward Marais St. Turn right onto Leipoldt Ave, and in 800 m, turn right onto Robertson Rd/R60. Continue to follow the R60, and turn left in 700 m to Nuy Winery.
Another good stop is Nuy Winery, situated in the Nuy Valley at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains. They produce sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, chardonnay muscadel and semi-sweet sparkling wine, which can be tasted at their cellar, Nuy offers a fine wine experience with a perfect balance of delicious food set in a relaxed atmosphere.
Nuy Winery to Ashton
From Nuy Winery, head northwest for 300 m. Turn right, then left in 400 m onto the R60 for 33 km. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on R60, and travel another 800 m into the town of Ashton.
Ashton is a great little hamlet with gorgeous scenery and wineries to match. Enjoy the wines of Viljoensdrift on the banks of the Breede River, where light lunches are served.
Montagu
To end the first day of your self-drive route, drive through Cogman's Kloof, the natural gateway in or out of Montagu, today a declared National Monument. The tunnel, constructed by Thomas Bain, was completed in 1877. The historical British Fort built atop the tunnel in 1899 can be visited. An area of magnificent views, panoramic landscapes, towering cliffs, crystal-clear streams, and an abundance of trees and indigenous flora. You should stop at Graham Beck, (Madiba's Winery) and Rooiberg just after Robertson, for a wine tasting.
Accommodation in Montagu ranges from quaint guest houses to charming B&Bs and cottage rentals, suited to couples, families and solo travelers.
Self drive routes from Cape Town invite visitors to the Mother City to experience the natural splendour, fun activities and scenic attractio...