Day Trips

While our farm offers the perfect place to relax and recharge, the surrounding Overberg region is full of hidden gems waiting to be explored. From charming towns to award-winning wine estates, there's something for every curious traveler. For our international guests looking to make the most of their stay, we’ve put together a quick guide with travel times to nearby destinations - so you can plan your adventures with ease:

Distances List:

    • Arniston – 100 km
    • Bredasdorp – 76 km
    • Caledon – 20 km
    • Cape Agulhas – 115 km
    • Cape Town – 150 km
    • Greyton – 50 km
    • Genadendal – 40 km
    • Hermanus – 30 km
    • Napier – 60 km
    • Stanford – 54 km
    • Somerset West – 100 km

Day Trips

Glen Oakes is ideally situated for exploring the surrounding attractions - the Overberg region which literally means “over the mountains” offers spectacular scenic destinations, seasonal delights and coastal activities.

Whale Watching Adventure

Best Sightings from Hermanus cliff paths, boat trips, or guided sea kayaking tours – July-November

Surfing Along The Coast

Enjoy the secluded and scenic coves of Hermanus, Arniston, and nearby the Hoop Nature Reserve. Remember the check the tides.

Shark Cage Diving

Experience the exceptional Great White Shark population from the coastal town of Gansbaai. 

Hermanus Country Market

Create breakfast, local food, wine, crafts, gifts, and beauty products in a busy, buzzy Saturday morning market. 

Hermanus

Visit the beach, shops and restaurants of historic Hermanus – a 30km drive from Glen Oakes Farm

Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Hike the celebrated Cape Floral Kingdom with views of Walker bay and Hermanus

Wine Farms In The Valley

Hemel-en-Aarde pioneers of cool viticulture, specializing in Pinot noir and Chardonnay

The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine regions. Its name, meaning “Heaven and Earth,” perfectly captures the breathtaking natural beauty and exceptional quality of wines produced here. With a cool maritime climate and clay-rich soils, the valley has become especially renowned for its world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 

We’ve handpicked nine of the best wine farms that capture the essence of the Hemel-en-Aarde’s charm – each one a destination in its own right:

    • Creation Wines
    • Ataraxia Wines
    • Spookfontein Wines
    • Newton Johnson Family Vineyards
    • Bouchard Finlayson Winery
    • Restless River 
    • Hamilton Russell
    • Bosman Hermanus
    • Bartho Eksteen

Birkenhead Brewery

Local Vineyard and winery producing Walker Bay Vineyards wines, delicious foods and freshly home-brewed beers.

Stony Point Penguin Colony

Located in the quaint town of Betty’s Bay in the Overberg, the Stony Point Nature Reserve is home to unique colony of African Penguins

Wine Tram

Visiting the Wine Tram is also a great day trip option.

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