Fossil Hills Wine Walk
Wine walks and fresh air. What could be better? Add in McGregor culture, a trained guide, and visits to local wine farms. Explore fossil hunting on Fossil Hills farm. With all accommodation and meals provided and you’re guaranteed to have a fun and relaxing three days made in heaven.
Hike a moderate 10-15km a day with friends or join a group and make new friends.
Minimum of 6 and maximum of 20 hikers and let Fossil Hills do the rest – while you rest!
Benefit from the many relaxing activities also on offer on the wine farm in total privacy:
Hot tubs, birdwatching, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing and more.
Trail Details
Trail location
Fossil Hills Farm is located near the small town of McGregor about 17km from Robertson. The accommodation is on the farm and the trail traverses the farm.
Nearest town
McGregor is a small resort village and Robertson is the nearest large town.
Transport options
Own transport to Fossil Hills Farm, shuttle service during the walk where required.
Trip Duration / Options
3 days / 3 nights – fully catered and guided
Various day walk options on request for accommodation guests
Start / Finish
Start and end at Fossil Hills Accommodation
Pinotage House and venue:
S33.55.949’ E019.51.436’
Daily Time / Distances
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: 13km towards Lords wine cellar
Day 3: 10km towards McGregor cellar
Day 4: 10km towards Tanagra cellar
Trail Grading
Easy to moderate
Day 2: rocky terrain
Day 3: uphill
Day 4: easy
Physical Fitness
Any healthy person who enjoys hiking and exercise
Technical detail / Terrain
Day 2 is a rocky terrain with crossing small rivers
Day 3 is uphill
Day 4 is very easy and flat
Accommodation
Enjoy 3 nights in the same bed at Fossil Hills Accommodation
Options are sharing or single
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Food Supply / Catering
This is a fully catered trail with 3xbreakfast, 3xlunch and 3xdinner included.
Snacks and drinks whilst walking for own account
Logistic support / Guiding
All transport during walk are included, where applicable
The trail is guided by a fully trained, accredited hiking guide with reasonably good knowledge of local flora and history
Highlights
Numerous highlights – spectacular views over McGregor and fynbos area; fossil hunting; wine tasting; leisure time. Fynbos and terrain diversity.
Other Activities
Leisure time on Fossil Hills: swimming / picnic areas/ kano or kayak / hot tubs / bird watching / mountain biking / fishing
Fauna & Flora
McGregor and Fossil Hills are in the core of fynbos region. The area is well known for it's pristine Vrolikheid nature reserve. Mostly nocturnal and shy small animals, occasional small antelope, Eland, Bontebok, lizards and a wide variety of bird life. Leopards also found here
Climate
McGregor is part of Western Cape and is located in a Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall. Summer can be hot (up to 35 degrees) although usually moderate in the mountains. Sprig and autumn are moderate and the best hiking season although good winter days can be quite warm and summer temperatures are seldom high for long periods. Hiking is possible all year round. The field are blooming from June-October!
Seasonality & Best Time Year
Spring and Autumn are moderate and the best hiking season although good winter days can be quite warm and summer temperatures are seldom high for long periods. Hiking is possible all year round.
Group Size
Minimum 6 persons
Maximum 20 persons
Price P/P
2023:
R6500 pp sharing
R7500 pp single
2024: (from 1 March 2024)
R6950 pp sharing
R7950 pp single
Price Includes
All accommodation and trail fees
Hiking guide and support team
All meals: Dinner, breakfast and lunch on hike days
Shuttle service on hike days and evenings
Optional extras:
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Transport arrangements to the start and return
Fossil Hills Farm
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