Why This Wine Farm is Perfect for your Next Family Outing

The great thing about living in Cape Town is that you are just a stone’s throw away from beautiful mountains, gorgeous beaches, and the breathtaking Cape Winelands. Families really are spoiled for choice. If you are searching for the perfect family outing that ticks all the boxes for everyone in the family, then Hazendal Wine Estate should be on your bucket list. Here is why:

This beautiful wine farm is a short drive from Cape Town and is nestled against the Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch.

The great thing about living in Cape Town is that you are just a stone’s throw away from beautiful mountains, gorgeous beaches, and the breathtaking Cape Winelands. Families really are spoiled for choice. If you are searching for the perfect family outing that ticks all the boxes for everyone in the family, then Hazendal Wine Estate should be on your bucket list. Here is why:

This beautiful wine farm is a short drive from Cape Town and is nestled against the Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch.

Be WOWED at Wonderdal

Kids may roll their eyes when they hear edutainment – it sounds very close to education; “Please, mom, we want something fun!” What they won’t realise is that through the pleasure of playing, they will almost accidentally be learning, all the while playing to their heart’s content.

Wonderdal is an Interactive Edutainment Centre that is full of wonders for children between the ages of 5 and 13 years. While Wonderdal is curriculum-aligned, the fusion of high tech interactive games and the colourful light and sound displays, as well as the Amuki make for every child’s dream adventure. Wonderdal has been specifically designed to stimulate children’s imagination, curiosity and encourages them to explore to grasp new concepts or even learn old ones in an entirely new and exciting way.

 Don’t delay, book a spot for your kiddo’s now . Click  here to book a spot online now.

While the children play, you can choose from a variety of activities to indulge in.

Culinary Experiences

One such experience is hosted in the elegant Avant-Garde space, where hand-painted murals and crystal chandeliers evoke the grandeur of Russian nobility, Hazendal’s unique Tea Ceremony celebrates the central role tea has played in Russian society since 1638.

The Babushka Deli – their urban farmhouse kitchen – offers lighter meals, sandwiches and modern bistro-style food. The deli is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat after your children’s play session at Wonderdal. Their menu for younger children is bursting with healthy options and is sure to get your kid’s stamp of approval.

*Top tip: On your next trip to Hazendal don’t forget to check out the kids DIY cookie frosting kit. You can order it and will guarantee hours of fun, creativity and laugher. They’re always a hit with our younger guests. 

For the toddlers not yet old enough to join in at Wonderdal, there are toys in the deli, rocking horses at the seated area next to Wonderdal, as well as an expansive lawn, a custom-built toddlers jungle gym as well as by the Threshing Circle seating area for our younger adventurers.  enjoy.

While you are there, you can stock up on a bounty of products, like preserves, relishes, and spice blends to take home.

Prefer to picnic under one of our beautiful trees? The Babushka picnic baskets, filled with South African and Russian al fresco food, is the perfect way to celebrate a summer’s day in the Winelands.

There is also no scarcity of food for the kiddo’s at Hazendal, they boast some of the best children’s menus in the Winelands. All their food is tasty and healthy making sure even the fussiest little palate is spoilt for choice.

We know that the Hazendal Tea Ceremony may not be your husband’s cup of tea 😉, which is why we have the stunning Pivnushka Beer Garden. Gather family and friends and toast to happiness and health.

Experiences

Soak up some Russian art, culture and history at the Marvol Gallery. Alongside the owner’s extensive private collections, the gallery regularly provides a platform for rotating exhibitions of both local and international artists and events.

You are on a wine estate, so a visit to the opulent Wine Tasting Lounge is relaxed affair while the kids are in the expert care of the Wonderpals. The lounge is located in the estate’s original cellar, which dates all the way back to 1870, in fact, Hazendal was one of the first farms to produce wine in the region.

The wine tasting experience is guided by friendly and knowledgeable Tasting Ambassadors.

In 2021, Hazendal launched their World Class 18-hole mashie golf course, which rounds out this family-friendly wine farm in Stellenbosch.

Fusing history, culture, wine, fine – and relaxed dining, beer garden, and the one-of-a-kind Wonderdal, this wine farm is the destination for your next family outing.

The next time you are looking for the perfect family outing, look no further than Hazendal Wine Estate. Gather your little ones, bring the extended family and add a friend or two (the more, the merrier) and head over to Hazendal for a memorable day out.

If you’re looking for a day out in the Winelands that’s bound to thrill the toddlers, tweens and adults alike – look no further than Hazendal, the ultimate destination for your next family outing.