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14–18 Apr, 2026See Race Details4Islands Epic
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Meerendal (Durbanville)
2023 stage location:
Prologue
Last year visited:
2017 (8 previous visits)
Race Village GPS Coordinates:
33°47'55.8"S 18°37'26.2"E
Official Website:
http://www.meerendal.co.za
Tourism Info:
[email protected] or +27 (0)21 975 1655
Meerendal Wine Estate, a mere 20km from Cape Town is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa. Guarding its rich cultural heritage, Meerendal produces award winning wines from a variety of noble cultivars planted on the estate, some dating back from as far as 1955.
Providing elegant accommodation, the iconic Meerendal Boutique Hotel offers luxury accommodation to distinguished guests in the tranquil surroundings. Situated in the historic old barn and overlooking the immaculate vineyards, rolling Tygerberg hills and flourishing birdlife, the Crown Restaurant, Bistro and Wine tasting venues offers breakfast, lunch and dinner from a hearty menu of local and seasonal dishes, paired with award winning wines.
Meerendal Wine Estate is at the centre of mountain biking in the Western Cape and has hosted either the Prologue or the Grande Finale of the Absa Cape Epic since 2012.
Fairview (Paarl)
2025 stage locations:
Stage 2(TT), Stage 3, Stage 4
Years visited:
0 previous visits
Race Village GPS Coordinates:
S 33° 46' 29.942'' E 18° 55' 22.24''
Official Website:
https://www.fairview.co.za
Contact Us:
+27 (0)21 863 2450
First and foremost, Fairview is a working farm, housing a collection of micro-businesses all sharing in a common goal – to create artisanal and sustainable produce, with a focus on fine wine and cheese.
We’ve been caring custodians of our land since 1693, and invite you to come and visit us and see for yourself how our farm operates, supports the environment and contributes to a more holistic lifestyle. Everything we do is driven by our philosophy of being honest, honouring our heritage and ensuring that ingenuity perpetually flows from our soils and cellars and straight into the heart of your relationship with us. After all, at Fairview, we do things differently.
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Lourensford Wine Estate
2024 stage locations:
Prologue
Years visited:
10 previous visits
Race Village GPS Coordinates:
34°04'18.3"S 18°53'21.6"E
Official Website:
http://www.lourensford.co.za
Tourism Info:
[email protected] or 021 851 6800
In the hills of Somerset West, Lourensford Wine Estate, established in the year 1700 is arguably one of the most beautiful wine estates in the world. Steeped in history and heritage, the estate also boasts an ultra-modern winery utilising technology unique in the Southern Hemisphere. The magnificent soils and diverse microclimates create the ideal terrain for awarding winning wines. Lourensford Wine Estate is fast becoming one of the biggest wine estates in South Africa, with over 300 hectares of vines already planted.
Lourensford Wine Estate's scenic splendour has made it a popular location for many local and international film shoots, starring some of Hollywood's top actors. The estate hosts annual sporting and cultural events with thousands of participants and spectators, it is also a sought after venue for wedding receptions and corporate functions. There's a sizeable equestrian establishment on the estate, with stabling as well as one of the only two polo fields in Cape Town, it is here that the sport of kings is practised and enjoyed.
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