Drakenstein is the municipal area that is home to Paarl, Wellington and the lessor known towns of Gouda and Saron.
Authentic Winelands lifestyle experiences await visitors heading to Paarl and Wellington during the high days and holidays. Take the family for affordable and wonderful day experiences by visiting The Alpaca Loom or Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm or delight in a nature drive at Bontebok Ridge Reserve.
Lunch spots with great views and child-friendly play areas can be found at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Nederburg, Dunstone Estate and Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate.
For cooling down on the sweltering summer days, Val du Charron’s splashpad is great, as are the rockpools and swimming holes in the Limietberg Nature Reserve bordering on Bainskloof Pass. Clearly marked hiking trails varying in difficulty levels make for a great outdoor experience.
Paarl Rock, a massive granite rock in the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, is the second largest granite outcrop known to man. Spend a day in nature picnicking or admiring the scenic splendour or enjoy the various custom-built trails for hiking, running or cycling that surround the mountain.