Western Cape, South Africa · Africa
Wellington is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Paarl, 41km from Route 62.
Wellington is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 55,543, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Wellington sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wellington to your route.
The Huguenot College in Wellington, South Africa, is a private institute focused on training social and church service workers.
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Wellington is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -33.6398 latitude, 19.0112 longitude.
Wellington has a population of approximately 55,543 people, making it a town in South Africa.
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Full driving guide for South Africa5 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
An 1853 Thomas Bain pass that runs as a narrow ledge blasted into the mountainside above the Witte River, barely altered since construction and now a national monument. The tarred road is single-lane in places with dramatic drop-offs.
9 km · about 15 min drive
tunnel
South Africa's longest road tunnel, boring 3.9 km through the Du Toitskloof mountains on the N1 near Paarl and bypassing the old scenic pass above it.
11 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Elegant museum in the Cape Winelands housing over 220 vehicles from an 1898 Beeston to modern supercars.
26 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
A sweeping tarred climb out of the Franschhoek wine valley on the R45, following an old elephant migration route and offering a lay-by view back over the vineyard-filled bowl. Quick to drive and a favourite of Cape Town car clubs.
34 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
South Africa's longest wine route, a scenic alternative to the Garden Route passing through the Klein Karoo and wine valleys.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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