4 Family-friendly wine estates in the Cape Winelands for day trips
From watching goats to sampling fine wines and letting kids run free, there’s something for everyone in the Cape Winelands.
Image: Fairview
Planning a day out with the family doesn’t need to be a hassle.
These four Cape Winelands destinations, conveniently located just off the N1, offer the perfect day trip.
With activities for children and adults alike, they provide a great way to unwind and are only 40 minutes from Cape Town.
Fairview
Fairview is a longstanding favourite for families, thanks to its goat tower and relaxed atmosphere.
The Goat Tower at Fairview.
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Focusing on wine and cheese, visitors can enjoy wine and cheese pairings or opt for a cheese-only tasting featuring their cow and goat milk cheeses.
Children can run free while watching the goats climb the Goat Tower while the adults can enjoy a wine tasting or light lunch.
Spice Route Destination
The Spice Route Destination offers an inviting mix of shops, tasting venues, restaurants, and green spaces with a playground for children.
With 12 on-site vendors, it’s a place where everyone can find something to enjoy.
Spice Route Passport offers a two-hour tasting journey, including wine, charcuterie, beer, gin, and chocolates for R315.
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For a curated experience, the Spice Route Passport offers a two-hour tasting journey, including wine, charcuterie, beer, gin, and chocolates for R315.
The Alpaca Loom
For animal lovers and energetic kids, The Alpaca Loom is a must-visit. Families can take alpaca walks, enjoy the petting zoo, or let children explore the jungle gym.
The Alpaca Loom is a must-visit for families.
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The Coffee Shop provides refreshments, and a shop selling woven alpaca wool products adds a unique touch to the visit. It’s a rustic, outdoor experience that’s both fun and educational.
Vrymansfontein
Vrymansfontein, launched by Vondeling Wines, offers a fresh take on wine farm outings. It combines wine tasting with its role as a working almond farm.
The restaurant, SCAPE, features a Mediterranean-inspired menu with seasonal sharing plates, while The Shed offers a more casual, alfresco option near a spacious lawn and children’s play area.
Vrymansfontein combines wine tasting with its role as a working almond farm.
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These family-friendly wine farms make for a perfect day trip to the Cape Winelands.
From watching goats to sampling fine wines and letting kids run free, there’s something for everyone.
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