Finding Us

90 minutes from Cape Town. A world away.

From Cape Town (via N1 and Huguenot Tunnel)

~90 min95 km
  1. 1Take the N1 north towards Paarl
  2. 2Continue through the Huguenot Tunnel (toll road)
  3. 3Take the R101 exit towards Worcester
  4. 4Turn onto the R43 towards Wolseley
  5. 5From the R43, turn onto the Hoogwater dirt road (look for the small white sign off the tar)
  6. 6At the T-junction, turn LEFT, following the Palmietvlei / Rora / Riverstone signage
  7. 7Continue through the black sliding gate to the farm

Fastest route. Tunnel toll is approximately R85. In Google Maps, search 'The Riverstone House'.

From Cape Town (via Du Toitskloof Pass)

~2 hours110 km
  1. 1Take the N1 north towards Paarl
  2. 2Exit onto the R101 at the Du Toitskloof turnoff
  3. 3Wind up through Du Toitskloof Pass (scenic mountain road)
  4. 4Continue to Rawsonville junction
  5. 5Turn onto the R43 towards Wolseley
  6. 6From the R43, turn onto the Hoogwater dirt road (look for the small white sign off the tar)
  7. 7At the T-junction, turn LEFT, following the Palmietvlei / Rora / Riverstone signage
  8. 8Continue through the black sliding gate to the farm

The scenic route. Best on clear days with mountain views.

From Paarl / Wellington

~45 min50 km
  1. 1Take the R101 towards Worcester
  2. 2Pass through the Huguenot Tunnel OR take the Du Toitskloof Pass
  3. 3Turn onto the R43 towards Wolseley
  4. 4From the R43, turn onto the Hoogwater dirt road (look for the small white sign off the tar)
  5. 5At the T-junction, turn LEFT, following the Palmietvlei / Rora / Riverstone signage
  6. 6Continue through the black sliding gate to the farm

Google Maps may try to send you right at the T-junction — ignore it and turn left.

Pack for the Farm

Sunscreen & hat
Swimwear
Walking shoes
Warm layer for evenings
Stargazing blanket
Good wine
Braai supplies
Camera

Worth Stopping For

Riebeek Kasteel

35 min

Sunday market and olive farms

Tulbagh

20 min

Historic Church Street and wine farms

Ceres

25 min

Fruit juice factory tour and mountain scenery

Wellington

40 min

Craft beer, cheese farms, mountain passes