  
Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Winelands » TulbaghTulbaghTulbagh lies in the Breede River Valley in the Western Cape Tulbagh lies an easy 80 minutes drive north of Cape Town, at the northen edge of the beautiful fertile Breede River Valley. Tulbagh is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges - the Obiqua Mountains to the west, the Winterhoek Mountains to the north and the Witzenberg to the east are often covered in snow during the winter months. The Great Winterhoek towers 2077m (6810ft) above sea level and is a challenge to serious hikers during spring and autumn. Some of South Africas well known wine estates are also situated in the Tulbagh Valley - Drostdyhof, Theuniskraal, Twee Jonge Gezellen and the Paddagang Wine Shop, cater for disconcerning wine lovers. Hiking and mountain biking routes, as well as horse riding, fishing and a range of sporting facilities are now available for the more adventurous. Church Street in Tulbagh is the only street in South Africa where every single building has been declared a historical monument. After being severly damaged in an earthquake in 1969, the 32 houses were restored to their original design. The district is renowned for it’s excellent white wines and sherry. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Cape Town 130km, Ceres 32 km, Wolseley 15 km Mountains (near vicinity) Winterhoek Mountains, Obiqua Mountains, Witzenberg Rivers Kleinberg River, Breede River Dams Voëlvleidam Surrounded by fynbos in a beautiful setting. Banks Fnb, Absa, Standard, Boland HISTORICAL VIEW De Oude Drostdy Museum Wine tasting and art exhibitions. The museum has a collection of Cape furniture and household articles, 4 km outside Tulbagh. Miniature Houses Museum Oude Kerk Volksmuseum The museum has a fine display of antique furniture, prints by the 19th century artist Thomas Bowler and various paintings by Thomas Baines. The 4th oldest church in the country. 4 Church Street A photographic display of the 1969 earthquake and the restoration work done afterwards. 14 Church Street Victorian House 22 Church Street Cape Dutch Cottage 23 Church Street The famous Paddagang Restaurant is located at this address. NATURE Waterval Forestry Reserve The 16 151 ha reserve lies in the Hawequas and Koue Bokkeveld mountain ranges in extremely rugged terrain. ATTRACTIONS Annual Events Agricultural, Horse and Wild Flower Show – September / October Fresh & Dried Fruit Het Land van Waveren Oude Kerk Kombuis Vrolikheid Farm Stall Tulbagh Dried Fruit Gousblomkloof Lekkerbekkie Monbijou Stately House Tours Paddagang Wine Shop & Tastings Froggy Wines and wines from the valley Tarzan Shoe Factory Shoes made from elephant, gemsbok, kudu and wildebeest hide. ACTIVITIES 4 x 4 Trails Tulbagh Adventures Mountain Biking / Cycling Hiking Muludi Walking Trail, Silwerfontein Walking Trail, Vrolikheid Hiking Trail, Waterval Forestry Reserve Day Walks Fishing Kliprivier Park, Silwerfontein, Bass carp and trout Horse Riding Hunters Retreat Vrolikheid Horse Trails Accommodation in and around Tulbagh Manley Wine Lodge accommodation in Tulbagh
Manley is a working, award-winning wine farm offering guests the opportunity to stay, enjoy fine wines, eat well and relax all year round in some of the most beautiful scenery in the Western Cape.There is plenty to do and see. Come wine tasting, t... More
Directory of accommodation in Tulbagh | 
