Wellington steeped in history and tradition, has a magical atmosphere that will captivate you once you discover the town, its people and its myriad of attractions.   Nestled at the foot of Groenberg, the town lies in a picturesque valley on the banks of the Kromme River with the majestic Hawequa mountains - silent sentinels on its eastern border. The town is under an hours drive from Cape Town and within easy reach of all other Boland towns.  

 
Originally known as Limiet Vallei (border or frontier valley), the area became known as Val du Charron or Wagenmakersvallei (Valley of the Wagon Makers) towards the end of the 17th century when the French Huguenots settled here. After the eventual establishment of the town in 1840, the name was changed into Wellington in honour of the renowned soldier and conqueror of Napleon at the battle of Waterloo.
   Wellington is known for its educational institutions. Huguenot College offers training to students in social, youth and missionary work. The Boland College of Education is the only college for teachers in the Western Cape to offer educational training in the medium of Afrikaans.

 
Apart from fine cuisine and pleasant accommodation, visitors to the town can discover a magnificent lagacy of historic buildings, may venture into fynbos rich hikes, horse riding, mountain biking or visit one of the cellars on the wine route for a relaxed wine tasting.
 

 
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Mountain Bike trails
Up to 30 kilometres of exciting trails which run through the foothills of the Hawequa Mountains and offer spectacular views over the Berg River Valley, suitable for both novices and experts.

Horse Trails
Guided horserides in the foothills of the Hawequa Mountains you can experience the fynbos, orchards and vineyards of the magnificent Wellington countryside.

Hiking Trails
Wellington has a few hiking trails to be enjoyed. A choice of several walking trails with some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable is available

Bainskloof hiking trails
There are a number of hiking trails and picnic places in the mountains and some of the most exquisite species of wild flowers can be seen at certain times of the year and Bains Kloof Pass offers an unsurpassed kaleidoscopic view. The Horseshoe, a favourite route with joggers and bikers, takes one past many of the old Huguenot farms with their magnificent Cape Dutch homesteads.

Wine Route
The fact that the majority of South Africa's vine cutting nurseries are found in the Wellington area, is due to the excellent soils and climate of the region. The Wellington Wine Route is small and compact and cellars are within easy driving distance of one another. The members of this route are all open to the public and will welcome winelovers to come and taste their products in a friendly and informal atmosphere.

Golf
Wellington has a small golf course just outside town. But within a range of 100km you can find a few of the most beautiful golf courses in the world.