The Helderberg basin, is one of the most visually dramatic areas in the Cape, with the Hottentots Holland and Helderberg Mountain ranges creating a powerful backdrop against which the valley descends into vineyards and finally on to a coastline swept with warm waters and effortlessly white, sandy beaches. This little paradise contains the towns of Somerset West, Strand, Gordon's Bay and Sir Lowry's Pass. From it you can access nearby towns like Hermanus and Stellenbosch as well as many other Western Cape tourist attractions.

The Helderberg has its own wine route with over 20 members, including some world renown estates that produce award winning wines.

For the adventurous, the area offers many hiking trails, a variety of watersports, abseiling and paragliding.
Hiking Trails: Helderberg Nature Reserve, Silwerboomkloof Trail and Helderberg plaas trail - Somerset West.
Danie Miller Hiking Trail, Steenbras River Gorge Trail - Gordon's Bay.
Whagon Wheel Trail and Boland Hiking Trail - Sir Lowry's Pass.

Unwind on one of the area's three 18 hole golf courses, relax in the Helderberg Nature Reserve or sip sundowners on a cruise out of Strand or Gordon's Bay. From June to December each year whales can be viewed from the magnificent scenic coastal drive between Gordon's Bay and Rooi Els.

Somerset West has become famous for its craft markets, THE COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET and the HELDERBERG VELDWINKEL. These markets are held at Southey Vines in Main Street. Refer to our Community news page for details

 

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