Cape Country Routes

Hidden gems and slow-living magic in the Wellington Winelands.

Inside Guide highlights Wellington as a region of unpretentious charm, from scenic mountain trails and hidden waterfalls to restored heritage farms and artisanal food and wine experiences.

The region’s deep sense of community is embodied by places like Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate, a historic farm known as the “Valley of the Wagon Maker.” With a legacy in fruit growing, brandy, wine, and vine nurseries, the farm combines tradition with creativity, producing stokkies (cuttings) that support much of the Cape’s wine industry while offering authentic experiences that celebrate local culture and landscapes.

Local Intel: Wellington’s Most Magical Spots Hidden mountain valleys, authentic farm stays, long-table lunches and convivial eateries, there’s an off-the-beaten-track charm about Wellington waiting to be explored.

Wild Wellness Hermanus

👋🏻 🐋 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 🐋👋🏻
So exciting!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 Cape Whale Coast. Some of the females have already started giving birth along the safety of our coastline - as they do each year.

👉 This means our 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 🥾, which takes place in Peak Whale Season (Sept and Oct) 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚! (https://wildwellness.co.za/whales/)

👉 Our Walk with Whales is a 5 day / 4 night / 53km walk along pristine coastline which is known as 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬:
🐋 Southern Right Whales are mammals and calves are born alive (not from eggs) and rely heavily on their mothers for survival.
🐋 Calves drink incredibly rich milk that can contain up to 50% fat, which helps them grow rapidly.
🐋 Even at birth, they measure up to 6 meters and weigh 1.5 tonnes.
🐋 Calves stay with their mothers for up to 12 months learning vital migration routes and survival tactics.

Join us along the paths - as the whales play in the ocean.
Simply click on the link to secure your spot. https://wildwellness.co.za/whales/

Cape Country Routes Cape Whale Coast



📸 Martin Etsebeth

On Saturday, 15 August 2026, Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate will host a full-day Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling course. Participants will gain valuable knowledge about snakes, spiders and scorpions, learn essential first aid techniques, and enjoy practical venomous snake handling under expert guidance.

Click on the link to book your spot. The Level 2 course will follow on 16 August 2026.

African Snakebite Institute

Snake Awareness & Venomous Snake Handling (Wellington) - 2026-08-15 Our introductory snake awareness, first aid for snakebite and venomous snake handling course is our most popular course.