Route 62

Route 62 is so much more than just a wine route. The route takes the scenic back roads travelling from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. It lends itself to self-drive holidays taken at your own pace. Along the route are wonderful interesting little towns. In each town, you will find fantastic restaurants and a variety of accommodation possibilities. Explore the lists of bed and breakfast establishments or self-catering cottages. These are in the towns or on surrounding farms. The route takes in magnificent scenery passing rivers, mountains, and caves. If it interests you, you can visit cultural sites and museums too.  There are also some interesting craft shops plus antiques and collectable emporia on the route. For the energetic, there are many adventures to be had such as hiking, mountain climbing, canoeing, horse riding, and fishing.

After taking part in these outdoor activities, there are also several areas where there are hot springs where you can relax.

With the completion of the N2 highway in 1958, Cape Route 62  has become the road less traveled but is recommended and you will be welcomed in the villages along the way.

Take in the hospitality of the below towns, click on the town name to read more about each one.

Cape Town,   Paarl,   Wellington, Wolseley,    Tulbagh, Ceres,   Worcester,   Robertson, McGregor, Bonnievale,   Ashton,   Montagu,   Barrydale,   Ladismith,   Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn,   De Rust,   Prince Albert, Swellendam  Uniondale,   Haarlem,