ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Robertson Horse Adventures - Experience our beautiful countryside from a unique viewpoint… on the back of a horse.
Nerina Guest Farm - Come and enjoy the countryside with us on horseback. There is lots to see from incredible views to Zebra, Eland and Springbok to name a few.
Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary - They provide a permanent home and loving care to destitute, rescued donkeys. The Visitor Centre and toilets are wheelchair-friendly. They also cater for kids - please speak to them about options for your children. And you can adopt a donkey!
Deo Volente Dairy Goats - Spend time with goats – there are over 50 of them! The whole family can get interactive with goats.
Birds Paradise - Besides the array of animals to view, sit down at the restaurant and order some breakfast or lunch, and browse through the curio shop for interesting souvenirs. It’s kid-friendly with a big playground to burn off the little one’s energy.
Glen Eden Farm, Montagu - We have a recreation area, for all our guests to enjoy. The area has a swimming pool, with day beds, and sun loungers. There’s also a jungle gym for the children and a big, shiny red tractor to enjoy.
We have a touch farm with donkeys, alpacas, sheep, cows, goats, pigs, rabbits, ducks, turkeys, geese, peacocks and pheasants. We feed the animals twice a day and invite guests to join us. There are lots of hikes on the farm, a dam for fishing, and a smaller dam with a rowing boat.
Beaney Peanut our licenced bar is also situated at the recreation area, serving gourmet pizzas, burgers, delicious cocktails, bootlegger coffee plus milkshakes & ice creams.
Archery at Assegai Rest Accommodation - Located in the beautiful Klaasvoogds Valley, here you can learn Field Archery "Bow & Arrow" with André. Andre will show the correct way to stand, how to use the equipment, the what to’s and how to’s and then the shooting begins.
Note the following: They provide the bows, arrows, armguards and all necessary equipment.
Generally children aged 10 and over can take part in this activity, it will however depend on their height.
Depending on the numbers shooting, the activity takes at least 2 hours. Booking essential!
Avalon Springs - Bring the family and enjoy a fun-filled day soaking up the best of Montagu in our natural hot spring pools. Kids can enjoy our water slide and an array of activities like soccer, volleyball and chess while the grown ups braai in the designated picnic areas, get pampered at the spa or relax at Dassie's Poolside Bistro.
Plan ahead and order your picnic and braai baskets or grab a snack on the go at our cafe. Our Cogman’s Restaurant offers a delicious menu for you and the kids to select from. Open from 8am to 8pm daily.
Viljoensdrift River Cruise - Trail your feet in the cool waters of the Breede River, while toasting the good life with Viljoensdrift on board their elegant flat-bottomed river boat named Uncle Ben 2. The approximately 50-minute-long meander along the river, flanked by indigenous Breede River Yellowwood and Wild Olive trees teeming with a variety of bird species, sets the scene for a leisurely riverside experience perfect for the whole family. Fill your picnic basket and enjoy your picnic down the river.
New Cape Central Railway – Let history transport you. A trip on this beautifully restored train brings back so many memories and creates new memories for the younger generation!
Play Padel at Cloverfield Wine Estate - Book your court and experience the thrill of padel in Robertson.
RESTAURANTS WITH PLAY AREAS
Ou Meul Bakkery, Robertson – A beautiful outside play area for the kids with a jungle gym.
Four Cousins Restaurant, Robertson - Family restaurant in Robertson town with a great outdoor kids play area, wine tasting room and onsite brewery.
Platform 62, Ashton - They have a kid’s play area and animals in the beautiful garden under the trees. Don’t leave your pets at home, all pets are welcome.
Van Loveren Family Vineyards - Kids simply love drinking from a proper wine glass. Little ones need not feel left out during wine tastings - they can partake in their own (non-alcoholic) & tasting, learning all about flavours, colours and pairings. They can also explore the beautiful garden and play with a giant chess set.
Ashton Winery, Ashton - There is a great area with jungle gym for the kids, all within eyesight of the tasting room. There is a giant chess board too. On sunny days there is also a jumping castle.
Outdoor Arena, Bonnievale - Arena Restaurant is fully licensed with a menu that boasts wood-fires pizzas, great steaks and burgers, and a selection of hearty meals. They have an extensive kiddie’s menu selection, as well as a play area to keep the little ones entertained. Apart from the great open spaces of green grass, there are also activities such as fishing and chip-shot golf. Pony rides, Slippery Slide and Jumping castle on Saturdays and Sundays.
Avalon Springs, Montagu - Kids can enjoy our water slide and an array of activities like soccer, volleyball and chess while the grown ups braai in the designated picnic areas, get pampered at the spa or relax at Dassie's Poolside Bistro.
Plan ahead and order your picnic and braai baskets or grab a snack on the go at our cafe. Our Cogman’s Restaurant offers a delicious menu for you and the kids to select from.
Lord's Wines, McGregor - Huge lawn area and jungle gym for the kids to play on while you enjoy a wine tasting or meal.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
ADVENTURES TO ADD ON
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour is situated in the heart of the majestic Tsitsikamma National Forest on the Garden Route.
offers visitors a responsible, eco-adventure forest tour that is fun, interactive and adventurous for the entire family. A first of its kind in Africa - cable sliding from one platform to another along a steel cable, 30 meters above the forest floor. Discover the secrets of this spectacular and unique wilderness of Tsitsikamma Indigenous Forest.
From the start on the launch platform, a new world unfolds as one gently glides through the treetops. All groups are escorted through the forest canopy by a lead guide and a follow guide to ensure your safety as you slide from tree to tree. The platforms built high up in the giant Outeniqua Yellowwoods, provide an unbelievable view of this enchanting forest.
Birdlife is abundant (including Knysna Loerie's and the elusive Narina Trogon), and your guides will explain the ecology of this lush primeval forest. You might be lucky to spot a Vervet monkey or two, too!
Ceres Zipline Tour takes place in the Schurweberg Mountains below the Koekedouw Dam in Ceres. Participants are invited to experience 1,4km of pure adrenaline eco-adventure, consisting of 8 slides varying from 100-290m in length.
The amazing rock formations and river form a perfect backdrop to a fun, adrenaline-filled “foefieslide” adventure! The surrounding Skurweberg Mountains form a picturesque backdrop to your journey. Family fun guaranteed.
A mere 1½ hours’ drive from Cape Town.