THINGS TO DO
We are situated in a beautiful part of the Western Cape. Ceres and the surrounding towns and areas have so many hidden gems, places to visit and also adventures.
Click on the headings below for some suggestions below.
CERES BREWERY
Tel: 082 089 8993
Closed Sun and Mon
Tue – Thu – 16:00 – 23:00
Fri and Sat – 12:00 – 00:00
Craft beer on tap
TREMOR COFFEE BAR “GLUTEN FREE”
28c Voortrekker street, Ceres
Mon – Fri: 07:30 – 17:00
Saturday: 07:30-13:00
Closed on Sunday
Tel: 060 752 9171
MEAT OLIVE DELI
28b Voortrekker street, Ceres
Sells variety of fresh produce, preserves and ceramics.
Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 17:00
Sat: 09:00 – 13:00
Tel: 066 272 7439
ANNA’S RESTAURANT
6.1 Km out of Ceres to Prince Alfred Hamlet
Mon – Thu: 08:00 – 18:00
Fri & Sat: 08:00 – 21:00
Sun: 11:00 – 16:00
(Sunday bookings essential)
Tel: 061 613 6046
DEJA BREW
1 Voortrekker Street, Ceres next to Zip Slide.
Mon; Wed – Sun: 08:00 – 16:00
Tel: 084 049 2484
HOMEGROWN BAKERY CAFé AND MARKET
Victoriapark rugbyground, Phillipstreet, Ceres
Tuesday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 14:00
Closed: Monday, Sunday, Public holidays.
023 316 1302
Contact Matilda at 078 144 6180.
THE VILLAGE GUESTHOUSE – Pub and Restaurant
4 Vos Street, Ceres
Mon – Sat: 07:00 – 21:00
Closed Sundays
Tel: 023 316 2035
www.villageguesthouse.net
HAMLET COUNTRY LODGE – Pub and restaurant
10 Voortrekker Street, P.A. Hamlet
Mon – Sat: 07:00 – 21:00
Sun: 08:00 – 15:00
Tel: 023 313 3070
WAVERLEY HILLS
RESTAURANT AND WINE TASTING
Organic wines & olives; light meals as well as short hiking trail in mountain
Restaurant open: Tues – Sat: 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday and Friday evenings: from 18:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 15:00
Tel: 023 231 0002/3
www.waverleyhills.co.za
HARVEST TABLE BISTRO
On R43 at the bottom Mitchell ‘s Pass turn left at White bridge towards Wolseley
Tues and Thurs: 08:00 – 17:00
Wed, Fri and Sat: 08:00 till late
Sunday: 08:00 – 15:00
Closed Mondays
Tel: 023 231 0860
HILBILLY FARMSTALL
Cnr R43 and Wolwekloof Rd, Wolseley
The Farmstall offers meat, fresh Produce, honey dried fruit and various handmade crafts, Nguni hides and creative windmills.
Mon-Sat: 09:00-17:00 Sun: 09:00-16:00
Tanith – 061 8193577
www.hillbillyfarm.co.za
CREATIVE HUB
The Creative Hub is a melting pot of creativity, shared ideas,inspiration and relaxation. Weekly workshops.Farm shop with gifts, home produce and lots of original items for sale. Short 1km hiking or cycling route.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 08:00 – 17:00
Tel: 023 231 0705/ 082 578 7881
VETSPENS FARMSTALL
Die Vet Spens sells traditional products that one will find in a farm stall such as beskuit, jam and canned delicacies. They are situated on the R43 on the way to Worcester, about 2km from the Bainskloof turnoff.
Farmstall hours: Mon-Sun: 08.00-17:00
Contact:Elana Lategan 082 877 5908
THE CONTAINER
The Container farmstall started in 2011 in a container – hence the name of this family business! Variety of home-made products, freshly baked bread, pies, light meals and “roosterkoek” daily, preserves, jams, special meat, biscuits, rusk and something sweet.
Farmstall hours: Mon-Fr: 07:30-17:30
Sat 07.30-17.00
Closed Sunday
Find them on the R43 between Wolseley & Worcester
Tel: 023 355 1642
RIETDAKKIE FARMSTALL
Recently rebuild – Rietdakkie offers sit down breakfast, light lunches, and something for the sweet tooth. You can buy fresh produce from the area as well as dried fruit from their own farm.
Open Mon-Fr: 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:30-16:00 Closed Sunday Find them on the R43 between Wolseley & Worcester
Tel: 072 583 5158
info@rietdakkie.co.za
FYNBOS CAFE & FARMSTALL
A delightful country Café offering you delicious lunches, snacks and cakes with amazing views of the mountains
Open Wed-Fr: 08:00-16:30
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Tel: 072 223 4674
Info@fynbosguestfarm.co.za
TANKWA PADSTAL
Ceres Karoo
On R355 – 70km from Ceres
Have a cold beer or light meal at the Ceres Karoo’s One Stop
Open: 08:00 – 17:00
Closed: Wednesdays, Christmas day and New Year’s Day
Tel: 023 004 0078
KOELFONTEIN
WINE TASTING & SALES directly on farm.
Wine tasting: Mon-Fri: 11:00 –16:00, Sat: 11:00 –14:00
Directions: 3km beyond PA Hamlet
023 313 3538 / 071 413 3869
www.koelfontein.co.za
MOUNTAIN RIDGE WINES
WINE TASTING DAILY & RAMKIEKIE MARK (2nd Saturday of every month)
Open: Mo-Thurs: 09:00 – 17:00
Friday: 09:00 – 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays
Tel: 023 231 1070 / 023 004 0001
www.mountainridge.co.za
https://www.facebook.com/ramkiekiecountrymarket
WAVERLEY HILLS
WINE TASTING
Open for tasting: Mon – Sat: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 15:00
Organic wines & olives; light meals. A short hiking trail on the mountain with a stunning view!
Tel: 023 231 0002/3
www.waverleyhills.co.za
BUCHANAN’S BREWERY
An exclusive range of unique ales and ciders, handcrafted in the Tulbagh Valley
CLOSED ON MONDAYS
Tues to Sat 10:00 am – 20:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am – 16:00 pm
Paddagang Restaurant
Church Street, Tulbagh
082 411 4236
ZIPSLIDE ADVENTURE
Longest Zip slide in Africa. Open throughout the year, every day from 08:00 – 16:00
All ages from 3 years & older
079 245 0354 / 082 337 2499 – Angelique
www.ceresadventures.co.za
HORSEABOUT
Horseback adventures, group out-rides, private rides & moonlight rides for all ages!
Bookings required
Jo Lister: 082 884 9881
info@horseabout.co.za
www.horseabout.co.za
FYNBOS GUEST FARM/ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Feed the animals
Farm outside Wolseley (on road to Tulbagh)
Pre-arrangement Peter Nel – 072 223 4674
www.fynbosguestfarm.co.za
OP-DIE-BERG HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES
Deon van Zyl – 084 758 9861 /082 564 1363
Call to make a booking
www.horseman.org.za
CERES TRANSPORT RIDERS MUSEUM
For local history and items about our area.
Hours: 08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Oranje street, Ceres
Contact Bertdene Laubser: 023 31 22045
www.ceresmuseum.co.za
HOOGWATER
PICK YOUR OWN FRUIT IN WOLSELEY AREA
Season: End Nov tot mid Feb
8:00 – 13:00 every Saturday and Sunday in season
Weekdays by appointment
Wine tasting & sales: 10am Saturdays
Madri: 083 762 2803
TRACTOR RIDES
Scenic tractor ride up the historic Oudekloof pass.Breathtaking views of the Tulbagh valley and the Swartland.
Book your seat – 082 440 9459.
reservations@oudekloofwineestate.co.za
ANGLO-BOER WAR BLOCKHOUSE 1901
Visit the historic 1901 Anglo-Boer War stone blockhouse of Wolseley. Having survived 115 years due to being on private property, it is a wonderful piece of history to come and experience. The Blockhouse is next to the R43 in Wolseley, has a stable set of stairs for entry and is accessible for tours.
The Blockhouse is next to the R43 in Wolseley.
Arrange at 082 780 7516
www.wolseleytourism.co.za
CERES GOLF CLUB
9-hole course – Bergsig street
By appointment: 023 312 3068 / 083 392 2792
www.ceresgolfclub.co.za
LAKENVLEI TROUT FISHING
FRESH WATER LICENSE NEEDED
Vikki Geldenhuys: 021 424 7725
Secretary of the Cape Piscatorial Society
ESELFONTEIN MOUNTAIN BIKE GETAWAY
Ezelfontein Rd
Tel: 023 312 2966 / Deon Malherbe 082 389 4202
MATROOSBERG RESERVE
5km from Klondyke
Indoor swimming pool, Hiking, Mountain Biking, 4×4 Trail, Bird Watching, Mountain Rock Pools
Has an eatery
Contact for bookings
Tel: 023 312 2282
WhatsApp: 082 453 9841
CHRISTIE PRINS HIKING TRAIL
The Christie Prins hiking trail starts from beyond Prince Alfred Hamlet. Hike to the top of the Gydo Pass with stunning views overlooking the Ceres Valley. Allow 3 hours, no permit required. No dogs
Tel: 023 316 1287
http://www.ceres.org.za/see-do/outdoor-active/hiking.html
@SOURCE HANDMADE FOODS
Outlet for dried fruit, nuts and CECILIA’S WORLD product range.
Open daily including Sat
Closed on Sundays & public holidays
023 313 3130
www.ceciliasfarm.co.za
For more suggestions and information, contact:
Ceres Tourism
023 316 1287 | info@ceres.org.za
Wolseley Tourism
082 835 7625 | info@wolseleytourism.co.za
Tulbagh Tourism
023 230 1375 | admin@tulbaghtourism.co.za
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