Guidebook for Paarl
Drinks & Nightlife
Gecko Lounge
usually has a fun crowd, and is in a popular venue in Wellington
Sightseeing
For R500 pp (min group size of 4) the owners or a 4X4 Driver with PDP licence will take you to the top of Paardeberg to see our spectacular Critical Biodiversity area of Fynbos, our signal cannon, False Bay and spectacular views of the entire region to Hangklip in the South, and the Groot Winterhoek beyond Tulbagh to the North. For an additional R150 pp, sundowners at the top of the mountain can be arranged . This is about a 2-3 hour round-trip.
Vondeling Wines
For R500 pp (min group size of 4) the owners or a 4X4 Driver with PDP licence will take you to the top of Paardeberg to see our spectacular Critical Biodiversity area of Fynbos, our signal cannon, False Bay and spectacular views of the entire region to Hangklip in the South, and the Groot Winterhoek beyond Tulbagh to the North. For an additional R150 pp, sundowners at the top of the mountain can be arranged . This is about a 2-3 hour round-trip.
Parks & Nature
Adjacent to the former Paardeberg FPA Office, Bowwood offers self-directed walks around the base of the Paardeberg, free to paying guests, or physically-demanding guided walks up the mountain (R250 pp for minimum group of 8 or R2000). At the winery you will see some pictures of our most endangered species to know what to look out for in this spectacular Critical Biodiversity area of Fynbos. From the peak (approximate 3 hour walk) you will see False Bay and spectacular views of the entire region to Hangklip in the South, and the Groot Winterhoek beyond Tulbagh to the North. Hikes up the Paardeberg are not for the fainthearted.... bring hiking boots, hats, sunscreen and water!!
Paardeberg Fire Protection Association
Adjacent to the former Paardeberg FPA Office, Bowwood offers self-directed walks around the base of the Paardeberg, free to paying guests, or physically-demanding guided walks up the mountain (R250 pp for minimum group of 8 or R2000). At the winery you will see some pictures of our most endangered species to know what to look out for in this spectacular Critical Biodiversity area of Fynbos. From the peak (approximate 3 hour walk) you will see False Bay and spectacular views of the entire region to Hangklip in the South, and the Groot Winterhoek beyond Tulbagh to the North. Hikes up the Paardeberg are not for the fainthearted.... bring hiking boots, hats, sunscreen and water!!
Shopping
Paarl Mall
Cecilia StreetIt has everything all under one roof and easy parking
Essentials
In the charming village of Wellington, this little convenience centre also has a Spur Steakhouse, beauty salon, hairdresser, laundry, ATM machines, pharmacy, veterinarian, dentist and doctor nearby .
Welgeleë Plein Shopping Centre
Unnamed Road In the charming village of Wellington, this little convenience centre also has a Spur Steakhouse, beauty salon, hairdresser, laundry, ATM machines, pharmacy, veterinarian, dentist and doctor nearby .
Everything Else
Chocolate making, bakery, glass blowing, restaurants, cheese factory..... the list on offer at this nearby farm is legendary!!
91 locals recommend
Fairview Wine and Cheese
Suid-Agter-Paarl RoadChocolate making, bakery, glass blowing, restaurants, cheese factory..... the list on offer at this nearby farm is legendary!!