OAK VALLEYHIGHLANDS ROAD ESTATE & CAFÉ - TAKE A WALK ON THE COOL SIDE

Grabouw and the Elgin Valley are well known for their scenic beauty, juicy apples and beautiful lowers, but visitors can expect much more – there are meandering routes to wine estates, farm experiences and various accommodation options, restaurants that offer hearty fare as well as fine dining, and myriad outdoor activities for the whole family.

Those willing to get off the beaten track will be rewarded with an unforgettable experience that is well worth the detour.

Our valley’s cool climate and high altitude offer vineyards the perfect growing conditions. Cold, rainy winters are followed by summers that bring cool sea breezes.

In the vineyards, the grapes’ ripening time is long and slow – yielding crops that have a low pH, a natural acidity and a wide range of lavours that are perfectly balanced.

There are a variety of activities for adventure and outdoor enthusiasts in Grabouw and the Elgin Valley. They include several day and overnight hiking and slackpacking trails, as well as 4x4 adventure trails, river cruises, ziplining and Segway tours.

The area offers several mountain-bike trails ranging from easy to challenging, to suit all levels of itness and experience, from beginners to seasoned riders.

Visitors can bass and trout fish at a number of farms, wine estates and accommodation establishments in Grabouw and the Elgin Valley.

OAK VALLEYHIGHLANDS ROAD ESTATE & CAFÉ

On Highlands Road Estate you will encounter a picturesque setting that delivers organoleptic delights – with panache. Wine production is the primary business, producing a range of award-winning wines that are sure to impress any wine enthusiast.

These wines relect the unique terroir of the Elgin Valley and are distributed to some of the country’s best restaurants. To encourage the wine tasters to linger longer, the café produces delicious cheese and charcuterie platters to pair perfectly with the wines. Visitors are hosted under willow trees alongside the scenic dam or inside the cosy café with a crackling ire. A true taste of country living.

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 – 16:00 for tastings and platters on weekends.

75 Highlands Road, Elgin | www.highlandsroadestate.co.za | 071 271 0161

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