Go Wellington

25/05/2026

If you have a serious case of wanderlust, then stop scrolling and start packing!

You don’t need a long-haul flight to find breathtaking mountain passes, rich heritage, and world-class wine. A mere hour's drive from Cape Town, Wellington is the ultimate destination for the soul-seeking traveler.

Whether you want to sip award-winning wines, tackle the iconic Bain’s Kloof Pass, or simply slow down and soak in the dramatic valley views, your next great adventure is waiting right here.

𝗚𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻


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17/04/2026

Deep purple hues and dark fruit notes means one thing: it must be 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗰 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

From Argentina to the hidden gems in our own valley, today is all about celebrating the boldest pour in the room. Grab a bottle from your favourite Wellington producer and toast to the good life.

𝗚𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻

09/04/2026

Here in Wellington, things move at the pace of the seasons, but our Go Wellington projects are coming to fruition faster than our vineyards.

To keep our momentum as vibrant as a Boland sunset, we are looking to welcome a 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 to the heart of our operations.

We aren't just looking for someone who can manage a timeline; we’re looking for a storyteller and a strategist who feels the pulse of our beautiful town. Whether you’re coordinating with local artisans or overseeing community initiatives, you’ll be the bridge that connects our heritage with our future.

Apply before 25 April via the link below.

𝗚𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻!

19/03/2026

If you're looking for a 'home away from home' while exploring the wonderful riches of Wellington, then 𝑽𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒊𝒏 may be just the place...

Villa Canetsfontein is not just a getaway — it’s your space to breathe, recharge, and enjoy life at your own pace.

𝗚𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻

13/02/2026

Wellington’s story is closely tied to the arrival of the railway in the late 19th century; a development that transformed our charming Boland town from a quietly quaint agricultural hub into a thriving centre of trade and opportunity.

The line connecting Wellington to Cape Town opened in the 1860s, forming part of the expanding network of the Cape Government Railways. The station itself was constructed on land donated to the Town Council 1863, with the proviso that every passenger train using the line has to stop in Wellington.

For local farmers, especially wine and fruit producers, this was revolutionary! Suddenly, Wellington’s produce could travel further and faster than ever before, reaching Cape Town’s harbour and, from there, the world.

The railway didn’t just move goods; it moved people, ideas and progress. It connected communities, supported the growth of local industry, and helped shape the Wellington we know today.

Next time you hear the distant rumble of a train passing through our town, remember: it’s not just a journey on the tracks, but a reminder of the legacy that helped build our beautiful valley.

𝗚𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻


𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘚𝘈𝘙 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵
Drakenstein Municipality Visit SA Winelands Love Cape Town ENJOY DRAKENSTEIN Visit Wellington

06/02/2026

Besides its majestic beauty, world-class wines, delicious dining and wholesome hospitality, the proudest asset of our town is the amazing people who call Wellington their home.

We've all seen the videos and images on social media of the special work that Eduanne Niemand does; not only protecting people from snakes coming onto their property, but more importantly protecting the snakes from the people...

What a wonderful initiative by Wellington's ATKV-gesinstak in recognising his valuable contribution to the community!

𝗚𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻

ATKV Boland Snake Removals 24/7 and Pest Control Drakenstein Municipality Visit Wellington ENJOY DRAKENSTEIN

04/02/2026

There's an old Russian proverb that says: "𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙."

Every day, the valley awakes with a new opportunity to explore, discover, and indulge.

Landmarks and people from bygone years spring back to life with every visit and every tale told - 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴...

Our town is a destination that celebrates its rich and colourful history by sharing it; continuously reinvigorated with life by remembering all the wonders that make up Wellington!

𝗚𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻

Drakenstein Municipality ENJOY DRAKENSTEIN Visit SA Winelands Love Cape Town Visit Wellington

26/01/2026

Besides world-class wines, warm hospitality and awe-inspiring natural beauty, Wellington has always been synonymous with education - in particular the education of educators...

On this day, back in 1896, the 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 officially commenced classes with their first students. Dr. Andrew Murray, a Minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, was instrumental in developing early tertiary education in South Africa, especially for women.

The institution operates as a satellite campus of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and is still (130 years after inception) lauded as one of the best Faculties of Education in the country.

Many of the historic buildings that form part of the campus can be seen when you take a stroll and use the free 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿, accessible via the link in our bio, as an audio guide on your journey.

𝗚𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻

CPUT Wellington Visit SA Winelands ENJOY DRAKENSTEIN Drakenstein Municipality wine.co.za Love Cape Town Visit Wellington

15/01/2026

While much of the world is still dozing and dreaming, a palpable excitement makes its way down the rows of vines...
Teams, armed with secateurs, wait with bated breath as final refractometer checks are done - and when the sugars measure up, the glorious blessing of harvest time officially kicks off!

𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!!

If you're planning on visiting Wellington over the next two months, please note that some farms may have altered operating hours to accommodate the demands of harvest, so plan ahead and check that your destination of choice is ready to welcome you.

Also; when making your way around town, please be courteous to tractors transporting their precious grape cargo - it may perhaps be your favourite wine that's starting its journey to your table.

𝗚𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻


Andreas Boutique Winery Bosman Family Vineyards Canetsfontein Diemersfontein Wine Estate Doolhof Wine Estate Dunstone Imbuko Wines Jacaranda Wine- and Guestfarm Mont du Toit Wines Upland Organic Estate Welgegund Wines Wellington Wines Wolvenhoek Vineyards wine.co.za Visit SA Winelands Drakenstein Municipality ENJOY DRAKENSTEIN Visit Wellington

13/01/2026

Quaint & quiet; perhaps an apt first impression of Wellington, but first impressions belie its true treasures...

Venturing deeper into the wonders of the valley, you'll discover a destination that balances heritage with bold innovation, and deliver world-class excellence from a foundation of traditional Boland hospitality.

𝙋𝙖𝙮 𝙪𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 - allow the heart of the Cape Winelands to steal yours...

𝗚𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻

From wheat-field dorpies to mountain-framed villages, these 10 Western Cape towns are perfect for slow travel and peaceful weekend escapes.