Western Cape Farming Town
Not too near, and not too far… that’s Wellington for you. This farming town is an easy hour’s drive from Cape Town. You will find it nestling within a verdant Limiet Valley to the west of the rugged Hawequas ranges, and at the foot the eponymously green Groenberg slopes. The Berg River and two smaller rivers add to the attractive locale.
This valley on the ‘limit’ of the frontier outpost was originally called Val du Charron (or Valley of the Wagon-makers), and was the last friendly outpost before pioneers and adventurers took on the arduous journey along Bainskloof Pass into the Karoo hinterland with their ox wagons.
Wellington was once famous for its wagon-making industry and became known as Wagenmakersvallei (wagon makers' valley) before it was renamed Wellington when the town was eventually established in 1840. The name was changed in honour of the Duke of Wellington, renowned soldier and conqueror of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.
Wellington is now best known for its exquisite wine production, as well as other farming endeavours. Local shops sell artisanal goods, victorian era-inspired artwork and of course, a large range of locally produced wines.
The welcoming town and its surroundings are filled with wonderful surprises, including a variety of leisure destinations, comfortable accommodation and adventure activities.
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