Around the farms

Something else to do with the children.

16 mapped stops within 30 km of Paul Wallace Family Wines, closest first.

Within 30 km of Paul Wallace Family Wines

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Family farms in Elgin Back to Paul Wallace Family Wines

Nature reserve · Betty's Bay / Kleinmond area

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

13 km from Paul Wallace Family Wines

families on shorter day trails; check trail grades

Day hikes/MTB adult R65 / child R45 (CapeNature tariff sheet Overberg/Kogelberg section)

World-famous fynbos reserve on Overberg coast — day trip from Elgin via R44. Coords OSM. Confirm specific trail suitability.

Near Beaumont Family Wines, Elgin Vintners, Paul Wallace Family Wines

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Nature reserve · Grabouw / Elgin

Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve (Nuweberg)

16 km from Paul Wallace Family Wines

Palmiet Trail (~6 km) noted as perfect for families; overnight trails not for under 12

Hiking permits from R50 adult / R30 child (page); picnic sites bookable

CapeNature World Heritage Site. Official GPS 34°4'26.64"S 19°3'42.41"E. Picnic sites with braai; swimming pools in mountains.

Near Almenkerk Wine Estate, Elgin Vintners, Highlands Road Estate

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Nature reserve · Betty's Bay

Stony Point Nature Reserve (African penguins)

23 km from Paul Wallace Family Wines

all ages (boardwalk)

Adult day access R45; child R30 (Wild Card accepted)

CapeNature penguin colony boardwalk. Open 08:00–16:30 (last permit 15:45). ~45 min from Hermanus per tourism. Coords OSM. Official GPS on page looked malformed — used OSM.

Near Barton Vineyards, Beaumont Family Wines, Elgin Vintners

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Nature reserve · Somerset West

Helderberg Nature Reserve

25 km from Paul Wallace Family Wines

All ages on the lower boardwalks; longer trails for older children.

City of Cape Town entry fee. Confirm the current tariff.

Picnic sites and an accessible boardwalk above Somerset West, plus longer mountain paths. Dogs are not allowed. Pack out rubbish. Hours change by season; the gate phone is 021 444 7263.

Near Kings Kloof, Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerbosch Wines

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Animals · Firgrove / Somerset West

Cheetah Outreach

26 km from Paul Wallace Family Wines

Viewing all ages; some encounters age/height restricted (e.g. no under 14 for certain experiences)

Entry R10 weekday / R5 weekend & public holidays; adult cheetah encounter R180 / child under 14 R110 (excl. entry)

Conservation education facility. Open 365 days 10:00–17:00. Coords from OSM Cheetah Outreach.

Near 96 Winery Road, Alto Wine Estate, Annandale Wines

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Splash park · Sandbaai / Hermanus

Wonderland Lifestyle Nursery Playpark / Spraypark

26 km from Paul Wallace Family Wines

toddlers+ (spraypark seasonal; closed May–Oct per site)

Outdoor playpark, indoor play, seasonal spraypark (correct costumes required; closed Mondays for spraypark maintenance). Coords OSM Superplants/Wonderland.

Near Arcangeli Wines, Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, Hasher Family Wines

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Nature reserve · Stellenbosch

Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve

30 km from Paul Wallace Family Wines

all ages (picnic-focused)

Picnic adult R50 / child R30; day hikes adult R70 / child R50 (CapeNature tariff Sept 2025–Aug 2026)

Smaller CapeNature reserve with historic farmstead (1792); picnic area. Coords from OSM Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve. Confirm current picnic tariffs on CapeNature tariff sheet.

Near Le Pommier Wine Estate, Zorgvliet Wine Estate

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