Things to do near
Paradyskloof
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Stellenbosch (0.7 km from Paradyskloof) Stellenbosch Golf Club sports a championship layout that has been host to many tournaments in the past.
Golfers will find themselves surrounded by vineyards and beautiful mountain views when navigating this challenging, yet picturesque 18-hole. Facilities include a pro shop, bar, and function room.
Wine Estates
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Stellenbosch (1.1 km from Paradyskloof) Founded in 1682, Blaauwklippen is one of the oldest working wine farms in South Africa. This gorgeous wine farm is situated 50 km from Cape Town and 4 km south of Stellenbosch on the R44 Stellenbosch Wine Route.
Visitors are welcome to taste a variety of wines from their Vineyard, Cultivar and Landau selections ranging from Bordeaux blends, varietals to unique red dessert wines. Their flagship wines are the Zinfandel Trio – Red, White and Noble Late Harvest.
Open Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 17:00, Sunday 09:00 – 16:00.
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Stellenbosch (2 km from Paradyskloof) Located in the heart of the winelands and just 3 km away from Stellenbosch, Kleine Zalze is a unique and superb wine estate destination that you shouldn't miss.
The estate exudes a peaceful atmosphere with it's oak trees, panoramic views and stunning golf course. The on-site Terroir Restaurant is a prominent establishment that is highly sought after by food lovers. The perfect venue to sample the estate wine, enjoyed with excellent food pairings. The combination creates a remarkable experience to be savoured.
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Somerset West (2.3 km from Paradyskloof) The De Zalze Golf Course situated within the De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate was designed by Peter Matkovich (course architect for Leopard Rock, Arabella & Pinnacle Point amongst others) who made the most of the stunning setting and created a course that places a premium on accuracy.
The course has an excellent mix of parkland holes with its main challenges presented in the form of the water features on several holes, as well as the Oak tree lined Blaauwklippen River which winds its way through the Golf Estate and comes into play at various intervals
Galleries and Museums
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Stellenbosch (2.7 km from Paradyskloof) The Rupert Museum has a wonderful collection of over 350 valuable and loved art works by well known South African artists and can be regarded as the premier collection of contemporary South African art from the period 1940 to 1970. Some of these paintings are still in their original frames.
The gallery showcases the best of South African artists such as, Maggie Laubser, Irma Stern, Alexis Preller, Walter Battiss, Elza Dziomba, Jean Welz, JH Pierneef, Lippy Lipshitz, Moses Kotler, Anton van Wouw and Coert Steynberg.
Popular Attractions
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Stellenbosch (2.9 km from Paradyskloof) Step into a Victorian-era general dealer in historic Dorp Street. Yesteryear's Oom Samie se Winkel trades today in much the same way as it did back then. As you enter, the pungent aroma of dried fish, spices, tobacco and leather fills your nostrils.
Rummage through the shelves to find old fashioned sticky toffees, boiled sweets, collectible books, vintage clothing and authentic old butter churns. You might even walk out armed with a rare antique along with your purchases of fruit, vegetables, wine, biltong and bokkoms.
This nostalgic store also operates a wine boutique specializing in exceptional vintages and unusual releases. Here you can purchase a special gift or fine wine and they will pack and ship it to destinations across the globe. Celebrate afterwards at Oom Samie's adjoining restaurant, the Koffiehuis.
Wine Estates
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Stellenbosch (3 km from Paradyskloof) Situated on the slopes of the Papegaaiberg, Oude Libertas overlooks the magnificent Stellenbosch mountain range. Here you can experience three centuries of Cape hospitality under the ancient oak trees with views that stretch over the surrounding scenery and vineyards.
Every Saturday morning the Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market is hosted in the amphitheatre. Here truly organic suppliers and shoppers get together in a laid back atmosphere to do their trading and often share lazy breakfasts together.
Facilities at Oude Libertas include an amphitheatre, restaurant, wine tasting centre, and event and conference facilities.
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Stellenbosch (3.3 km from Paradyskloof) Inspired by Africa, a passion for wine and the ideas and philosophies of the world-renowned architect, Luis Barragan, Mont Destin cellar brings an exciting, innovative and fresh approach to wine and architecture in the Cape Winelands.
On 10 hectares of land owners Samantha and Ernest have planted the classic varieties: Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon; and some new and exciting varieties: Grenache, Mourvedré, Cinsaut and Viognier which gives us the opportunity to create the most interesting blends.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience tasting their uniquely hand-crafted wines at Mont Destin wine cellar which is definitely the first of its kind in South Africa.
Shopping Malls
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Stellenbosch (3.3 km from Paradyskloof) Bosman’s Crossing is a picturesque blend of heritage and modernlifestyle with a trading village as the central theme. The trading village incorporatestourist shopping, community shopping and craft markets. To enhance visitor browsing,an arched village piazza, a river promenade and a cobbled arcade were addedwith an aesthetic emphasis on natural materials.This provides an area of leisure, reflecting traditional activities of theStellenbosch wine lands embraced by the ambience of a village square consistingof restaurants, coffee shops and wine bars, open square and arcade, riverfrontboardwalk and bridge, access to the nature reserve, mini museums and a place tohonour South Africa’s wine pioneers - a “third place” to meet people and makenew friends. Papegaaiberg is a stone's throw away, with the starting point of the 24-kilometre long Vineyard Hiking Trail, through a seriesof hills and ridges, through forest plantations, vineyards, olive groves andsome of the remaining small remnants of the coastal Renosterveld.
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Stellenbosch (3.5 km from Paradyskloof) Established in 1968, Die Bergkelder is a great place to spend some time if you're travelling near the Stellenbosch outskirts.
Known as the home of the Fleur du Cap wine range, Die Bergkelder is one of the area's most well-known estates. Wine tasting is available all week in the cellar, which has been constructed within the mountain side. There is also a wine museum and wine shop. For a more substantial experience, try booking a wine tour.
Galleries and Museums
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Stellenbosch (3.5 km from Paradyskloof) Stellies offers a lot more than just wine. Why not spend a day exploring the many historical buildings and Museums in Stellenbosch? There is something for everyone from the V.O.C Kruithuis, an old gunpowder house where war memorabilia is on display, to the Toy and Miniature Museum, where you can take a trip back to the good old days and look at what amused children before computer games and mobile phones.The Village Museum is another must during your stay in Stellenbosch, with its four lovingly restored historic homes which you can view at your leisure, Shreuderhuis, Blettermanhuis, OM Berghs House and the beautiful Grosvenor House. A visit to any of these wonderful historical buildings is sure to be a memorable one, and is a must for anyone visiting Stellenbosch!
Popular Attractions
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Stellenbosch (3.6 km from Paradyskloof) Tranquil gardens set in the heart of Stellenbosch and an easy walk from the centre of town. It is the oldest university botanical garden in South Africa and houses an extensive rare plant collection of indigenous and exotic plants.
Stroll down shaded footpaths and pass over stepping-stones to cross gentle streams and ponds. The gardens house a unique bonsai nursery, tropical areas, koi ponds and glass houses. An onsite restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and teas.
Open summer workdays 09:00 - 16:30
Open winter workdays 09:00 - 16:00
Restaurant open daily 09:00 - 17:00
Wine Estates
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Stellenbosch (3.6 km from Paradyskloof) Dornier Wine Estate is a family-owned, boutique winery that places emphasis on quality and perfection, catering for the premium market.
The wine tasting experience is unique as you have many options to consider how you'll be enjoying your wines. Enquire for further details on the available packages. An on-site restaurant if also available is you're in the mood for a bite to eat.
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Stellenbosch (3.7 km from Paradyskloof) First to specialize in the exclusive production of red wine only, Rust en Vrede is now South Africa’s Premium red wine Estate. Their full-bodied, new-oak matured wines are a manifestation of the supremacy of the Stellenbosch region when it comes to the making of truly great red wines.
Rust en Vrede Tasting Room Hours:
Monday to Saturday, 09:00 – 17:00
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Western Cape (3.8 km from Paradyskloof) This wine farms history can be traced back as far as 1694, with the first vineyards planted in 1726. Today, the farm is known for producing a range of fine wines.
The old cellar room has been transformed into an elegant tasting room, where you are more than welcome come in. Tastings are open 7 days a week, from 10:00 to 17:00. For groups larger than 8, please phone in so a wine advisor can be arranged. VIP tours and chocolate tastings can also be arranged. Finish off your visit with a stroll through the vineyards, or maybe take a turn into the Taste Restaurant to satisfy your grumbling tummy.