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— Plan your visit

Plan your visit to Wolseley

Ninety minutes from Cape Town, wrapped in the Waaihoek, Witzenberg and Waterval mountains. Here’s how to get here, when to come, and where to start.

— Getting here

An hour and a bit from the city.

Cape Town
~110 km · ~1 h 30 (N1 / Du Toitskloof)
Ceres
~12 km · ~15 min
Tulbagh
~16 km · ~12 min
Worcester
~41 km · ~25 min

Nuwekloof Pass

R46

A gentle, scenic route through the Little Berg River kloof, and a historic way into the valley.

Bain's Kloof Pass

R301

Andrew Geddes Bain's 1849 masterpiece: 101 bends and curves over the Limietberg.

Du Toitskloof Pass

N1

Sweeping ranges between Paarl and Worcester; most now take the Huguenot Tunnel.

Michell's Pass

R303

Climbs toward Ceres through dramatic "moonscape" rock formations. Built 1848.

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— Visitor centre

Talk to the Wolseley Tourism office.

Planning something specific, like a group, a wedding, a wine route, or a place that’s open on the day you’re here? Drop us a line and the team will point you the right way.

Email
info@wolseleytourism.co.za
Address
Municipal Building, 50 Voortrekker Street, WolseleyBy appointment only
Social
Instagram @wolseleyza · Facebook Wolseleytourism

Visits are by appointment; email the office ahead to arrange a time.

Send an enquiry

— When to visit

Every season has its draw.

Spring · Sep–Oct

Wildflower season, with renosterveld and fynbos in bloom. Best for flora and gentle days.

Summer · Oct–Mar

Warm and dry, long days for the outdoors and the river. Wine harvest runs late Jan–Mar.

Autumn · Mar–May

Mild, rare rain, fewer crowds. Quietly good value, and the vines are turning.

Winter · Jun–Aug

Cool and green; the mountain passes at their most dramatic after the rains.

Stone-fruit harvest dates shift year to year, so check with the visitor centre before you plan around them.

— Where to start

Three ways to spend a day.

01

A perfect first day

Coffee on the main street, a drive over a mountain pass, then a long lunch at a valley bistro.

02

A wine & gin afternoon

Tastings along the Breedekloof estates, a craft gin or two, and sundowners with a mountain view.

03

A slow weekend

A farm cottage, a morning trail, a farm-stall breakfast and a long table dinner. No rush.

— Emergency contacts

Numbers to keep close.

For Wolseley and the surrounding areas. Tap a number to call.

Police (SAPS)

Emergency
10111
Emergency, from a cell phone
112
Wolseley Police Station
023 231 8000 / 01
Station Commander, Captain D Farao
082 778 6821

Fire & rescue

Witzenberg Municipality Control Centre

24-hour call centre
023 492 0181 / 2
WhatsApp emergency line
081 896 5480

Ambulance services

Public ambulance
10177
Ambulance dispatch (Worcester)
023 346 6000
Netcare private ambulance
082 911
ER24 private ambulance
084 124

Local hospitals

Ceres Provincial Hospital (public)
023 316 9600
Worcester Mediclinic (private)
023 348 1500