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AUGUST 2011 NEWSLETTER


The Western Cape is South Africa's most popular tourist destination - deservedly so! It offers the urban thrills of Cape Town, its adjacent wine country and a lot more. The Overberg's perfect whale-watching perches provide excitement of a different nature. The Garden Route's lakes and forests and the Klein Karoo's ostrich farming towns and vineyards present another take on the Cape. For extra kicks, try bungee jumping or cage-diving amongst the Great White Sharks.

Interesting Forthcoming Events:

Klein Karoo Klassique

When: Thursday, 04 August 2011 to Sunday, 07 August 2011
Where: Oudtshoorn
Categories: Annual Festivals / Entertainment / Food & Wine

Visit Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo from 4-7 August 2011 for the Klein Karoo Klassique - a festival of classical music and Klein Karoo cuisine, wines and art.
Klein Karoo potters, painters and other visual artists such as Thijs Nel and Francois Gerber will exhibit in various venues and there will also be practical painting workshops.

Contact: +27 (0)44 203-8600 for more information.
To Book: Tickets can be booked at Computicket.

Hermanus Times Kalfiefees

When: Thursday, 04 August 2011 to Tuesday, 09 August 2011
Where:
Hermanus
Categories: Annual Festivals / Food & Wine

Celebrate the arrival of the Southern Right Whales at the Hermanus Times Kalfiefees. This years Kalfiefees ("Calf Festival") festival takes place from Thursday 4th to Tuesday 9th August in Hermanus, incorporating national Women's Day which is on 9 August.
A variety of productions and festivities are planned to suit all ages and tastes. Bring the family, watch the whales and have some fun!

Contact: Telephone 028-316 1687

Swellendam Canola Karnaval
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When: Friday, 05 August 2011 to Saturday, 06 August 2011
Where: Swellendam
Categories: Annual Festivals / Entertainment / Food & Wine

Experience the Overberg at its most beautiful - the time of year when canola fields cover the hills with patches of yellow flowers.

Come and enjoy the outdoors and nature of Swellendam by taking part in the MTB, marathon, fun run, golfing, 4x4 or quadbiking. Other activities includes an old car show, entertainment by local musicians and others, exhibitions, arts and crafts market, bus tours to the canola factory, and much more. Fun for the whole family! Come and enjoy.

Venue: Drostdy Museum Complex and all-over Swellendam
Telephone: +27 (0)28 514-1731

Robertson Slow
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When: Friday, 05 August 2011 to Sunday, 07 August 2011
Where: Robertson
Categories: Food & Wine

Only 90 minutes drive from Cape Town (on the popular, scenic Route 62), why not take the time to head out to the country and enjoy the simple pleasures in life… slowly. At Robertson Slow, one can sample honest, old-fashioned, rural hospitality synonymous with the Robertson Wine Valley’s winemaking community. Relish the slow food and wine that will satiate your senses and revel in the relaxed pace that will replenish you soul.

Contact: Robertson Wine Valley on 023 626 3167.

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When: Friday, 05 August 2011 to Sunday, 07 August 2011
Where: Foreshore, Cape Town
Categories: Exhibitions & Conferences

South Africa’s premier baby show is the baby, toddler and parenting exhibition, held annually in the cities of Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. This truly South African baby show inspires you, the parents and moms-to-be to enjoy your baby and pregnancy and have fun while being a good parent.

Times: 09h30 to 17h00
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Contact: +27 (0)21 689-3262

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When: Friday, 19 August 2011 to Sunday, 21 August 2011
Where: Foreshore, Cape Town
Categories: Annual Festivals / Travel & Tourism

Are you in need of some inspiration for your next family holiday? Then look no further as the Destinations Expo in Cape Town has some answers. You will be able to rediscover local destinations or plan fun ideas for that upcoming team building event at work. There will be wonderful ideas for honeymoons and venues for that special occasion. Something for everyone can be found at this expo, for those who are adventurous to those who prefer to spend a lazy day on the beach. Daily prizes will be up for grabs, so don't miss out!

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Times: Daily from 10h00 to 18h00, Sunday until 16h00
Tickets: Available at the door, R50 for adults
Contact: +27 (0)86 122-2335

Tourism Business Conference

When: Friday, 19 August 2011 to Saturday, 20 August 2011
Where: Foreshore, Cape Town
Categories: Exhibitions & Conferences / Travel & Tourism

Don't miss the second Tourism Business Conference that will run alongside Cape Town's holiday and travel show, Destinations Expo. The conference is specially designed for the tourism, travel and hospitality industry and offer a different topic and programme on each of the two days.

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
More Info: Telephone CADEK Media on +27 (0)21 855-4750

Fynbos Half Marathon

When: Sunday, 21 August 2011
Where: De Hoop
Categories: Marathons & Half Marathons / Sporting Events

This unique race is run on an out and back course on gravel roads through the Eastern section of the De Hoop Nature Reserve, home of the Cape Vulture. The experience is enhanced by the beautiful Fynbos landscape and the chance to spot game.
Walkers are welcome and a six kilometre fun run will be held at the same time. 2011 will see the 16th running of the race.
There are plenty of hiking trails through the reserve should you want to spend the day exploring afterwards.


Start: Potberg Environmental Centre, De Hoop Nature Reserve
Contact: Tom Ambrose - 082 978 1971

Women’s Day Swim

When: Tuesday, 09 August 2011
Where: Camps Bay, Cape Town
Categories: Outdoor Events / Sporting Events

The Women's Day Swim forms part of the Cadiz Swim Series -- a succession of cold sea swims that take place around the Cape Peninsula, leading up to the Cadiz Freedom Swim in 2012. All funds raised from Women's Day Swim will go to the women of the Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association. Relay teams comprising four swimmers, with at least one woman, will take to the cold Atlantic at Camps Bay on Tuesday 9 August. Everyone is invited to participate, registration is at 09h00 and the the race starts at 10h00.

Contact: Craig or Shirley on +27 (0)21 785-3683

Hopefield Fynbos Show

When: Thursday, 25 August 2011 to Sunday, 28 August 2011
Where: Hopefield
Categories: Fauna & Flora

More than 200 species from the renosterveld, sandveld, rietveld and wetland areas of the Hopefield district will be displayed in recreations of their natural habitats. Enjoy lunch or tea as well as stalls with a variety of traditional produce, a flower route and a fossil museum.

Contact: Telephone: +27 (0)22 783-0856

Tygervalley Centre Wedding Exhibition

When: Dates to be confirmed (Friday, 26 August 2011 to Monday, 29 August 2011)
Where: TygerValley Shopping Centre, Durbanville
Categories: Wedding Expos

More than 80 top wedding service providers will be showcasing their services and products. Find out how you can make your very own wedding invitations by attending wedding invitation workshops or choose your wines by tasting various wines from one of South Africa’s greatest wine farms, simply delectable.
Find everything under one roof, from photography, DJ’s, dress designers, venues, wedding coordinators, make-up artists, financial services, décor and hiring.
Bride and grooms, you can also stand a chance to WIN your dream wedding to the value of R220 000! One lucky bridal couple could walk away with a glamorous wedding sponsored by Meerendal Wine Estate to the value of R220 000. This also includes platinum wedding bands to the value of R30 000 from NWJ, a designer wedding dress from Kobus Dippenaar Atelier worth R25 000, bridesmaids dresses and shoes from Errol Arendz and a R5000.00 Tyger Valley gift voucher. To increase your chances of winning, read Die Burger daily from 6 August to find out more.

Contact Telephone Illana on +27 (0)79 789-8949
Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed.

McGregor Food and Wine Festival

When: Saturday, 27 August 2011
Where: McGregor
Categories: Annual Festivals / Food & Wine

A unique experience showcasing the wineries on the McGregor Wine Route, plus delicious tastes of country fare at a one-stop venue. Local artists and crafters will also display their creations. Take the family and make a weekend of the occasion.

Contact: +27 (0)23 625-1954.
Venue: NG Church Hall and Marquee

Wellington Gravel Travel MTB Festival

When: Saturday, 27 August 2011
Where: Wellington
Categories: Outdoor Events / Sporting Events

xplore farm roads and jeep tracks heading away from Diemersfontein, through the vineyards and farms of Wellington. Crossing Bainskloof pass and heading towards Groenberg Mountain. Jam-packed with beautiful views, fynbos, historic farmsteads and vineyard settings, passing many of the local award winning cellars.

Venue: Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate
Distance: 60km and 30km, childrens route of 5km


QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.”
- Arthur C. Clarke -


Western Cape Tourism is offering a once-off introductory trial to become a member and advertise on its highly successful website www.thewesterncape.co.za. A unique platform where useful and practical information is provided on attractions, accommodation, tours, transport and what’s on in the Western Cape. Listings on this comprehensive provincial website is marketed globally and reflected on the central database used by all Tourism Bureaus across the Western Cape Region for referrals and reservations.

Residents and visitors can gather the information they need to take advantage of everything the Western Cape has to offer.

 

Our bureau offers a one-stop information and reservation service. Contact us for all your enquiries and bookings of accommodation, car rentals, Big 5 Safaris and tours.

We at Western Cape Tourism are committed to servicing and promoting all our members’ products to the best of our ability. Brochure display is a key membership benefit. We strive to ensure that we can accommodate all our members brochures. Members are liable to maintain stock levels of brochures but we regret we cannot accept bulk stock due to limited storage space. Please be so kind as to forward them to: Western Cape Tourism, Shop 84a, Entrance no.3 Mountain Mill Mall Drive, Waterfront-Worcester, 6850.

 

 

The “Official Guide to the Western Cape”

 

The Official Guide can be viewed electronically and found on the first web-page on our website.

Click on the guide’s right hand corner to page through members’ establishments.

We are very excited about our booklets’ new distribution points as it proves to be very successful.

 

It is advisable to pay your advert promptly to avoid any confusion about the display of brochures and marketing of establishments. Should you wish to raise any brochure management and display issue with Western Cape tourism, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at the above contact numbers.

 

Vote for Table Mountain

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Table Mountain is one of 28 sites shortlisted for the New7Wonders of Nature competition, the results of which will be announced on November 11, 2011.

If you haven’t voted for Table Mountain online yet, show your support and cast your vote.

You can also vote via the new SMS line. SMS “Table” to 34874 to do your bit. Each SMS costs R2.

 

 

Warm Tourism Greetings,

 

Mr. Pieter de Jager

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / CEO
Tel: 023 347 8111

Fax: 023 347 8113

E/mail: info@thewesterncape.co.za

Website: www.thewesterncape.co.za / southafricantourism.travel

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