Grabouw is a country town in the heart of the Elgin Valley, about an hour from Cape Town over Sir Lowry’s Pass. Surrounded by mountains, it is the centre of South Africa’s apple and pear growing region, with orchards, farm dams and forests stretching in every direction.
The Elgin Valley has become one of the Cape’s most exciting cool-climate wine regions, known for elegant Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, as well as craft ciders and farm-style restaurants. The area is also a haven for mountain bikers, hikers and trail runners.
Grabouw makes a peaceful countryside base, with Hermanus, the Overberg coast and the Winelands all within easy reach.
Taste award-winning cool-climate wines at estates across the Elgin Valley.
Ride the world-class trails of Oak Valley and Thandi.
Explore the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve and the Kogelberg trails.
Visit apple orchards, cideries and farm stalls.
Enjoy food, wine and craft stalls at the weekend market.
Drive to Hermanus for whale watching, about 45 minutes away.
Grabouw is in the Elgin Valley in the Overberg, about an hour east of Cape Town.
Grabouw is known for apples, pears, cool-climate wines, cider and mountain biking.
Cape Town International Airport is about 45 to 50 minutes’ drive away.
Yes. It is close to the Overberg coast, Hermanus, Stellenbosch and the Helderberg area.
Spring brings blossoms, and autumn brings harvest season. Summer is warm and ideal for outdoor activities.
