Attractions IN/AROUND Rawsonville
Mountain Passes
Bainskloof Pass
One of a series of passes that cut through the mountain that seal Cape Town and its surrounds from the interior, Bainskloof Pass is also one of the Western Cape's most scenic routes. To drive its bends and turns brings one right up against the Limietberg ...
Wine Estates
Breedekloof Wine Estates
The Western Cape region of the Breedekloof is renowned for its picturesque wine farms, of which there are more than 25. Worcester, the Breede River and Rawsonville are all part of the appeal of this mountainous region. The terroir and weather conditions ...
Wine Routes
Breedekloof Wine Route
The youngest wine route in South Africa and just 90 km outside of Cape Town, the Breedekloof wine route lies in the Breede River Valley, which stretches from Gouda in the west, McGregor in the south, Montagu in the east and the Tankwa-Karoo National Park ...
Botanical Gardens
Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden
In Roux Road on the outskirts of Worcester, some 120 kilometres from Cape Town, lies a unique gem of a garden - the only truly succulent garden in the southern hemisphere, and indeed Africa, that displays one of the largest collection of indigenous ...
Miscellaneous
Tweede Tol
Tweede Tol is a Cape Nature camping and picnic site 16 kilometres from Wellington up the Bainskloof Pass, in the Limietberg Nature Reserve - a huge 102 000 hectare mountain, wildlife and fynbos reserve in the mountains. Tweede Tol (second toll) is one of ...
Nature Reserves
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Set in a part of the country known as the arid Robertson Karoo, the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve lies in the Breede River Valley, roughly 15 kilometres south of Robertson on the road to McGregor. Given the name of the nature reserve - Vrolijkheid means ...
Wine Estates
Worcester Wine Estates
The area of Worcester has been producing wines for generations, and is nationally acclaimed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc, as well as the lesser known Columbar. In fact, the Worcester Wine Route contributes about one-fifth of the national ...
Wine Routes
Worcester Wine Route
The Worcester winelands incorporate over 250 years of winemaking knowledge to produce, amongst other cultivars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc and Columbar to national acclaim. The town of Worcester lies in the Breede River Valley encircled by majestic ...
... and a little further afield
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Aquila Nature Reserve
Aquila is a private Nature Reserve lying outside the town of Touwsriver; just less than two hours drive from Cape Town along a particularly scenic route on the N1. The reserve is named after the Black Eagle found in the area that is today rarely ...
Golf Courses
Ceres Golf Course
Having originally been crafted by local community members with nothing more than a few donkeys to assist, the Ceres Golf Course offers something a little different from the average golfing estate in South Africa. However, thanks to Danie Obermeyer's ...
Nature Reserves
Dassieshoek Nature Reserve
Dassieshoek Local Nature Reserve lies just eight kilometres north of Robertson. It is a small nature reserve of little more than 767 hectares that lies hunched in among the Langeberg Mountains, a favourite with hikers but little known otherwise. It can, ...
Museums
De Oude Drostdy
Definitely high on the list of ‘must visits' when in Tulbagh, De Oude Drostdy is a typical Cape Dutch style home built in 1804 just outside the town. It served originally as the seat of the magistrate of Tulbagh, and today is a national monument and ...
Mountain Passes
Du Toitskloof Pass
Du Toitskloof Pass lies on the R101 between Paarl and Worcester, although these days most people are not even aware they're on the pass for they opt to use the Huguenot Tunnel, which means you shave a significant 11 kilometres off the original drive. You ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Gydo Pass
The Gydo Pass is one of two passes that transport one from the town of Ceres through the Warmberg, and up on to the Koue Bokkeveld (Cold Bokkeveld), a name that originated because of springbok found up here ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Hex River Pass
The Hex River Pass lies on the national road, the N1, and links Worcester with Touws River. The pass is a favourite amongst travellers during winter when the surrounding peaks are capped with snow, usually a sure indicator to those living in the nearby ...
Museums
Kleinplasie Worcester Open Air Museum
1km outside Worcester, is Kleinplasie Living Open-air Museum. Here we depict the lifestyle of the early Cape pioneer farmers. Activities like tobacco rolling, candle and soap making, coffee roasting and bread baking (only mornings between 09:30 - 12:30) ...
Nature Reserves
Marloth Nature Reserve
Lying just three kilometres from the pretty little town of Swellendam, the Marloth Nature Reserve conserves the central Langeberg Mountains that lie between the towns of Swellendam, Ashton, Barrydale and Suurbraak. The Marloth Nature reserve includes ...
Nature Reserves
Matroosberg Nature Reserve
The reserve lies 35 kilometres outside of Ceres on the farm Erfdeel – a working fruit, vegetable and protea farm, just two hours' from Cape Town. Summer days are glorious, whilst there is almost a guarantee of snow in winter because of the altitude ...
Rawsonville as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Ashton, Bainskloof, Bonnievale, Breeriver, Ceres, De Doorns, Du Toitskloof, McGregor, Montagu, Prince Alfred Hamlet, Robertson, Tulbagh, Wolseley, Worcester
Staying Overnight
Rawsonville Springsteen Cabins
Springsteen Cabins are eco-friendly off-the-grid self-catering container cabins nestled on a farm in the beautiful Breede River Valley, with view...
Die Heemhuis
Boasting a relaxed and private atmosphere, Die Heemhuis provides accommodation for five guests. The establishment has water features, a small Jac...
Willem Hendrik Cottage
Willem Hendrik House in sleeps six guests. The lounge has comfortable seating a fireplace for chilly nights, a TV with DStv and Wi-Fi. The kitche...
River Edge
At River Edge you are surrounded by mountains that turn pink at sunset, vineyards stretching to the horizon, fynbos alive with small wildlife, an...
Rawsonville House
Rawsonville House is situated in the heart of the Breedekloof Wine Valley. Accommodation offered is comprised of three double bedrooms with priva...
Benjamin Cottage
Benjamin House in Breede River Valley sleeps six guests. The kitchen has everything required for your self catering stay. The lounge has a firepl...
Coetzer House
Coetzer House in Breede River Valley sleeps ten guests. There is a fully equipped kitchen and yhe living area has a fireplace for cold winter eve...
Die Eike Farm
Die Eike farm Accommodation is on a working wine and fruit farm situated in the heart of the Breedekloof Wine Route with 19 award winning winerie...
Eensgevonden Vineyard Cottages
Eensgevonden is a working wine farm in a stunningly beautiful position. 360 degree views stretch across the great expanse of the Breede River Val...
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