The Easter long weekend is an egg-citing time to visit the picturesque Cape Winelands. Many wine farms are planning special Easter-themed events that offer plenty of fun for the whole family. From Easter egg hunts to fun food and wine pairings, here's your guide to celebrating Easter 2025 in the Winelands.
Stellenbosch
Join the scavenger hunt and picnic at Spier
This Easter long weekend, Spier Wine Farm is serving up perfect family moments. The Easter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt is an annual highlight for the kids: Using a map of the farm, each little explorer must solve all of the clues the Easter Bunny has left for them. Once they've collected all five clues, they'll be rewarded with a prize. Feeling peckish? Choose between their Easter Family Picnic or lunch/dinner at Vadas.
- Where: The Werf, Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
- When: 18-21 April 2025
- Time: From 09h00
Click HERE to book.
Hit Muratie's winelands trails for the Easter Trail Run
End the Easter weekend on forest singletrack with the Easter Trail Run at Muratie Wine Estate, hosted by Dirtopia. This trail run's singletrack routes pass through forests, vineyards, and various other terrains on and around the wine estate. Runners can choose between two routes: 6 km and 12 km. And, in the spirit of the holiday, there will also be Easter eggs and special Easter medals.
- Where: Muratie Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Monday, 21 April 2025
- Time: 07h30
- Cost: From R65 per person
Click HERE to enter the trail run.
Chill out at the KOEL-tainer
Visit the KOEL-tainer at Koelenhof Wine Cellar this long weekend, where you can sip on a glass of wine while the kids play. Let them run wild and explore the exciting outdoor play area – swings, slides, climbing walls, and more! It's the perfect way to treat your family to a day full of fun, adventure, and relaxation in the fresh air.
- Where: KOEL-tainer, Koelenhof Wine Cellar, Stellenbosch
- When: 18, 19 and 21 April 2025
- Time: 10h00 - 16h00
Try Vergenoegd Löw's indigenous food and wine experience
Take a seat in Vergenoegd Löw's historic Homestead Wine Lounge and try their one-of-a-kind wine pairing in which they showcase their wines in a whole new light. Six wines are presented alongside intriguing South African heritage flavours. Think biltong, bokkoms, amasi milk, mebos, herbs, spices, chutneys, and roosterkoek. And, if you time your visit right, you might be able to catch the Indian Runner duck family as they make their way through the courtyard around 12h00.
- Where: Homestead Wine Lounge, Vergenoegd Löw, Faure
- When: 18-21 April 2025
- Time: 11h30
- Cost: R220 per person
Click HERE to book.
Paarl
Have brunch with the family at Suzanne at Laborie
Suzanne at Laborie is a lovely restaurant that gracefully transitions from serving breakfast to offering cocktails and tapas. They have just launched a brand new all-day brunch menu, and you've got to try it! From banana bread French toast to roast beef or club sandwiches, there's something for everyone. And while you savour your scrumptious brunch with a coffee or mimosa, the little ones can play outside on the jungle gym.
- Where: Suzanne, Laborie Estate, Paarl
- When: 18-21 April 2025
- Time: 08h00 - 16h00
Click HERE to book.
Franschhoek
Go on a Easter egg hunt at Boschendal
Celebrate Easter at Boschendal Estate and book your kids for an unforgettable Easter egg hunt. Eggs will be hidden across the farm, and with only 25 slots available for each 30-minute hunt, your kids are sure to have a blast. Other Easter-themed activities include basket making, a trivia game, an egg and spoon race, and more. Afterwards, make your way to one of the estate's restaurants for a glass of wine and Easter-inspired food.
- Where: Boschendal Estate, Franschhoek
- When: Sunday, 20 April 2025
- Time: From 08h00
- Cost: R250 per child
Click HERE to book.
Gather all things Easter at Babylonstoren
Visit the Babylonstoren farm this Easter to celebrate the season and start gathering some of your favourites. They won’t even hide the treats! The Farm Shop is filled with Easter favourites such as mossie speckled eggs, rabbit-shaped iced biscuits, milk chocolate lollies, and pillow-soft hot cross loaves. You can also shop their Easter collection online and have it delivered to your doorstep, or the Easter Bunny's...
- Where: Farm Shop, Babylonstoren Farm, Franschhoek
- When: March - April 2025
Click HERE to explore the Easter treats and gifts.
