Activities

Fynbos Walks

A map is included in our information booklet unless the last guests took it home with them. Please stay on the pathways – the fynbos is to enjoy, not to destroy. The distances are not huge but the steep bits are long, wear a good pair of shoes and take drinking water with you. Be aware, you are in the bush and that’s where snakes and other critters live. We do not often see snakes and they generally try to get away from you except for puffadders so just be alert.

Swimming

Swimming is permitted in the dam at the “beach” end. There is a picnic area for your enjoyment. NO CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED TO GO TO THE DAM WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION! We have a pair of Blue Cranes that come to the dam every year around spring to nest on the bank below the steep wall. If they are in residence please do not go near their nest or disturb them, we want them to raise their chicks in peace and come back next year.

Fishing

Our very own Kleinwatervalplaas version of Lake Kariba has been stocked with Tilapia, and they are thriving. Bring a fishing rod and wet your line, catch what you can but only keep what you intend to use.

Picnics

Picnic tables are at various viewing sites around the farm. Take your picnic box and enjoy the peace and quiet and the stunning views while sipping on a glass of cold Chardonnay and tucking into chef Reine’s delicious treats. If you forgot to order before you arrived, ask Reine if she can make a plan; you never know…

Mountain Bike Trails

There are 2 or 3 mapped mountain bike trails close by. Route maps and information is available at De Poskantoor Restaurant in the village.

Wine Routes

There are 2 wine routes close by; the Hemmel and Aarde and the Stanford wine routes. Both routes boast several vineyards which offer a wide variety of red and white wines and some of them even have that pink in-between stuff which it seems are now back in fashion.

Whale watching

Southern Right Whales visit Walker Bay every year arriving around July and all gone home by Xmas. There are various viewing sights along the coast between Hermanus and Gansbaai. Whale watching cruises also leave from Hermanus Harbour during whale season.

Casino

There is a Casino in Caledon for those who enjoy a flutter. Good luck on the tables, don’t lose your shirt, especially if you haven’t settled our bill before you go.

Cheese Factories

There are 2 cheese factories on the R326 on the way to Stanford. The Stone House Cheese factory is the first one you will come to, it is on the right just after leaving the gravel road and joining the R326. Kleinrivier Cheese is also on the R326, on the right just before Stanford.