Spier

Atlantic Rail Steam Train to Stellenbosch

Live the farm life. Wine, restaurants, deli
BBQ & Bakery, Eagle Encounters, segway tours
& great accommodation specials.
 
+27 (0)21 809 1100
R310 Stellenbosch, Wine Farm Western Cape
www.spier.co.za
info@spier.co.za
@SpierWineFarm
@spierwinefarm
@spierwinefarm

Atlantic Rail Steam Train to Stellenbosch

Take a train ride through the scenic Cape Winelands aboard this vintage locomotive!

ALL ABOARD! Take a tour down memory lane in an old-school mode of transport for a winelands day-trip that promises to be a blast for the whole family. That’s right folks, the Atlantic Rail vintage steam train is chugga-chugging through gorgeous wine country for a day of animal encounters, wine tasting and lunch on Sunday, 2 November 2014.

A must-do for locals and tourists alike, the ever-popular steam engine day-trip is changing course (it usually takes passengers along the Atlantic Coast to Simon’s Town) for a jam-packed day of fun out in Stellenbosch.

This Class 24 steam engine, which was built in 1948, tows vintage wooden bodied coaches that date back to 1922 and 1938. This modern-day time machine also boasts a lounge car and a cash bar and gives travellers the opportunity to immerse themselves in its rich history while traversing the Cape’s winelands tracks.

The vintage train departs from Cape Town Station at 9:30am and arrives in the Boland region at approximately 10:45am. Passengers can choose to either visit the Spier Wine Farm or Vredenheim Wine Estate.

Patrons will enjoy a vino tasting (grape juice for the kiddies), lunch at the respective restaurants (served between 11:30am and 1pm) as well as an animal encounter; guests at Spier will get to see birds of prey at the Eagle Encounters raptor rehabilitation centre, while visitors to Vredenheim can get up-close-and-personal with regal felines at the The Big Cats Park.

The locomotive will pick up guests at 3:15pm for the lazy trip back to the city, which is scheduled to arrive at Cape Town Station at around 5pm.

TICKETS FOR THE ATLANTIC RAIL STEAM TRAIN TO STELLENBOSCH

The all-inclusive tickets cost R450p/p for adults and R350p/p for kiddies between the ages of 3 and 12 years. Booking is essential and to do so contact info@atlanticrail.co.za or +27 (0) 21 558 5805.

Do note that there is a scenic walk from the train stop to the Vredenheim estate and ticket-holders are advised to indicate upon booking if transport is needed for those unable to walk.
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