The Cape Country Meander, a newly launched route, comprising of eight rural Cape towns, stretches along 100km of the N2 just on the other side of the Sir Lowry’s Hill Pass. The meander begins only an hour from Cape Town and this Easter, and its surrounding holidays, (22 April – 2 May 2011); it promises a variety of day trip activities - from healthy outdoor adventures to fine dining, fun for kids and a taste of this regions rural culture.
Plan a family road trip and enjoy this petrol-saving holiday option while taking full advantage of the eight Cape Country Meander towns; Botrivier, Caledon, the Elgin Valley, Genadendal, Greyton, Riviersonderend, Tesselaarsdal and Villiersdorp.
Activities along the route:
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On the 23rd of April at 12:00pm and again at 13:30pm, Wildekrans Wine Estate in Botrivier is hosting a family Easter Egg Hunt with treats for all who enter. Kids will be treated to special goodies and adults awarded with wine-related prizes and discounts. Gabriëlskloof will also be offering a special breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt on Monday, the 25th at 10:00am.
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Catch Paul Offerman at the Greyton Lodge Theatre on the 23rd of April at 17:30pm. This award-winning musician will be performing a live repertoire, featuring some of the hits from Richard Clayderman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Beatles, Elton John and other classical favourites.
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The Greyton Easter Fair will take place on the 23rd of April and will include a colour-in competition for the kids, a water slide, jumping castle, circus acts, workshops and storytelling. Adults can also enjoy an assortment of food and handcraft stalls. Activities are scheduled to kick off at the DRC Hall & Church grounds from 9:00am until 13:00pm.
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If the outdoors and adrenaline adventure appeals; The Cape Country Meander is your playground in close proximity to the city. A few of the activities on offer include; fishing, biking, hiking, horse-riding, tractor-riding, sailing, birding, waterskiing, fruit-picking, clay-pigeon shooting, mountain biking, quad biking, kloofing, canoeing, 4x4-ing, river-barging and abseiling.
The Cape Country Meander’s maps and brochures are now available at tourism bureaus and select guest houses, hotels and eateries in Cape Town.
Keep up to date through Twitter ( @capemeander) and Facebook: The Cape Country Meander.
The Cape Country Meander, a newly launched route, comprising of eight rural Cape towns, stretches along 100km of the N2 just on the other side of the Sir Lowry’s Hill Pass. The meander begins only an hour from Cape Town and this Easter, and its surrounding holidays, (22 April – 2 May 2011); it promises a variety of day trip activities and getaways; from healthy outdoor adventures and country retreats, to fine dining, fun for kids and a taste of this regions rural culture.
Plan a family road trip and enjoy this petrol-saving holiday option while taking full advantage of the eight Cape Country Meander towns; Botrivier, Caledon, the Elgin Valley, Genadendal, Greyton, Riviersonderend, Tesselaarsdal and Villiersdorp.
On the 23rd of April at 12:00pm and again at 13:30pm, Wildekrans Wine Estate in Botrivier is hosting a family Easter Egg Hunt with treats for all who enter. Kids will be treated to special goodies and adults awarded with wine-related prizes and discounts. Gabriëlskloof will also be offering a special breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt on Monday, the 25th at 10:00am.
Catch Paul Offerman at the Greyton Lodge Theatre on the 23rd of April at 17:30pm. This award-winning musician will be performing a live repertoire, featuring some of the hits from Richard Clayderman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Beatles, Elton John and other classical favourites.
The Greyton Easter Fair will take place on the 23rd of April and will include a colour-in competition for the kids, a water slide, jumping castle, circus acts, workshops and storytelling. Adults can also enjoy an assortment of food and handcraft stalls. Activities are scheduled to kick off at the DRC Hall & Church grounds from 9:00am until 13:00pm.
If the outdoors and adrenaline adventure appeals; The Cape Country Meander is your playground in close proximity to the city. A few of the activities on offer include; fishing, biking, hiking, horse-riding, tractor-riding, sailing, birding, waterskiing, fruit-picking, clay-pigeon shooting, mountain biking, quad biking, kloofing, canoeing, 4x4-ing, river-barging and abseiling.
The Cape Country Meander journeys through fine wines, cuisine and family adventures, so whether you’re keen to visit for a day-trip or want to take advantage of the public holiday run to extend this break, visit www.oldmacdaddy.co.za
The Cape Country Meander’s maps and brochures are now available at tourism bureaus and select guest houses, hotels and eateries in Cape Town and the Overberg region. A comprehensive website, with event calendar, is also on hand at www.thecapecountrymeander.co.zaand you can keep up to date through Twitter (@capemeander) and Facebook: The Cape Country Meander.
For more information about The Cape Country Meander, please visit www.thecapecountrymeander.co.zaor send an e-mail to info@thecapecountrymeander.co.za
