The North is the new South
Cape Town North - Cape Town, only better!
Cape Town is one of the world's favourite destinations, voted yet again as one of the top 10 cities in the world. It is a City rich with diversity, culture, natural beauty and boasts incredible experiences for the visitor. The Durbanville region is one of Cape Town's most precious jewels, tucked away far from the madding crowds and boasting a wealth of unique attractions.
Venture across the ‘Boerewors Curtain’ and be amazed at what we’ve got to offer! The myriad of unique leisure experiences is truly astounding! Not only does the area have the best views of Table Mountain, but which other area can offer you a Wine Valley, Theme Parks, a Casino, a Race Course, Golf Courses, an Ostrich Ranch, a Velodrome and a host of Nature Reserves, all within half-an hour of each other?
In addition, visitors can enjoy world-class ‘Retail Therapy’ experiences in our Lifestyle and Shopping Centres, take in a show or paint the town red. The area offers a vibrant nightlife culture with live entertainment and outstanding wine and dining offerings.
Visitors are spoilt for choice no matter what time of the year they visit. Here rural country meets a thriving metropolis of business, leisure, culture, arts, world class shopping and a great selection of restaurants and nightlife.
There is no other place like Cape Town North to visit, play and stay.
Cape Town North Photo Competition
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The winning photo will be judged on suitability, originality and how it highlights our area's unique beauty. Winners will enjoy a weekend away for two, inclusive of breakfast at Ramasibi B&B in Panorama.
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• Entry is open to anyone except employees (and their immediate families) of CapeTownNorth.com, the sponsoring company/companies and/or agents involved in the competition.
• Competition runs until the closing date - 16 September 2010.
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• Prizes are not redeemable for cash.
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July Competition winner - Rachel Johnson
Weekend Breakaway for Two sponsored by Cape Country Cottage
Congratulations to Rachel Johnson who won our July newsletter Competition!!!
The Competition Question was:
Tell us about your favourite Tourist Experience in Cape Town North in less than 100 words and why others should try it!
The winning submission:
"The Durbanville wine route is a wonderful wine route to do in the heart of the Northern Suburbs. The farms are in close proximity and there is great variety at the lovely venues. There are beautiful views from Durbanville Hills wine estate, delicious olive tasting at Hillcrest and a relaxed ambiance at Bloemendal. From time to time the wine farms host concerts such as Flat Stanley and the Parlotones, where you can enjoy the local wine and cuisine. Always fun in the sun and an outing to remember!"
Prize sponsor Cape Country Cottage
Rachel has won a Weekend Breakaway for Two at Cape Country Cottage valued at R1,340.
Escape the hustle and bustle of life and unwind with that special someone in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for the weekend.
Consistently awarded 3 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, Cape Country Cottage assures you of guaranteed comfort and quality accommodation at all times. The establishment carries a Highly Recommended Quality Assurance rating from AA Travel giving you peace of mind whether staying for business or leisure. All rooms and our self-contained cottage open onto the pool deck and garden. The rooms are fully equipped for self-catering, or bed and breakfast.
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Kicking off tourism for Cape Town’s north
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CAPE TOWN – Several representatives from tourist attractions and accommodation establishments, together with other interested role players, recently met for the first time to discuss the development of Cape Town’s northern region as a desirable leisure and business tourism destination.
“The aim of the meeting was to gauge the commitment of attendees to develop a common vision for the region that would enable it to attract its fair share of local and international tourism,” said Christelle Lesch, a founder of the Cape Town North Destination Marketing Initiative.
“Cape Town’s northern region, running east of the N7 and stretching from GrandWest Casino to the Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, definitely has what it takes to become an appealing tourist destination,” said Lesch. “The region boasts many attractions including an outstanding wine valley, a host of art and cultural venues, nature reserves, a casino, waterfront, Velodrome and race course. The area also offers a great network of adventure sports facilities, from tobogganing to single-track mountain bike routes, and the most spectacular views of Table Mountain.”
The Cape Point Route, which was successfully established within three years, was identified at the meeting as a useful case study for Cape Town North. The initiative has already engaged the organisation responsible for driving Cape Point Route’s success and has suggested that the northern region could follow a similar model to achieve comparable results.
“This would entail forming an association, publishing details on themed tourist routes and making marketing information available through a website, tourism offices and trade shows,” said Lesch. “We need to find synergy between each other and promote the region’s wide range of excellent tourism offerings through collective marketing projects and publicity.”
Some of the main role players in the area who attended the initiative’s meetings include GrandWest Casino, Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, Ruslamere Guest House, Durbanville Hills, Meerendal Wine Estate, Villa Pascal theatre, Die Boer theatre restaurant, Durbanville Boutique Wine Association, Tygerberg and Durbanville Nature Reserves, Cape Country Calls, Rust en Vrede and ACTN members.
The initiative has also engaged with role players individually to gauge their interest. These attractions include Clara Anna Fontein Private Game Reserve, Nitida Wine Estate and the Barnyard Theatre Willowbridge.
“This long overdue initiative needs to be all inclusive, transparent and fair, something which can become a legacy to serve our children and theirs in years to come. It needs to address questions such as, ‘What unites people in the region?’ ‘How do we best promote our northern area and develop its unique flavour of Cape Town?’’ said Russell Rathbone, owner of Ruslamere Guest House.
“Furthermore, it needs to constantly seek to achieve a common goal,” said Rathbone. “This would be to increase the number and frequency of visitors to the region and establish it as a desirable destination in its own right.”
There are plans to launch the Cape Town North Destination Marketing Initiative within the next few weeks. An invitation will be extended to all community role players, interested parties and tourist enterprises in the area to attend. For more information about the association, please contact Christelle on 0860- ROUTES / 0860 768 837 or visit www.CapeTownNorth.com.
20 August 2010
Local News - Klink glasie op eie top-terroirs
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Die wynkelders De Grendel en Bloemendal het verlede week by die vyfde jaarlikse SA Terroir Wyntoekennings elk ’n nasionale wenner opgelewer in hul onderskeie kategorieë.
De Grendel het gewen met sy Winifred 2009 vir topwit versnit en Bloemendal met sy Sauvignon Blanc 2009 vir top- sauvignon blanc.
’n Rekord 239 inskrywings is vanjaar ontvang.
Drie landgoedere het uitgeblink met twee nasionale sertifikaatwenners elk – Kaapzicht, Wildekrans en Klein Constantia.
Kaapzicht in die Bottelary-wyk was die toppresteerder met twee nasionale wenners, Kaapzicht Steytler Vision 2007 vir toprooi versnit en Kaapzicht Merlot 2007 vir top- merlot, asook twee topwyne in die Stellenbosch-distrik, Kaapzicht Steytler Pinotage 2007 en Kaapzicht Cabernet Sauvignon 2007.
Wildekrans in die Botrivier-wyk se nasionale wenners is die Wildekrans Chenin Blanc Barrel Select 2009 vir top- Chenin Blanc en die Wildekrans Chenin MCC 2008 vir top-vonkelwyn.
Klein Constantia in die Constantia-wyk se nasionale wenners is die Klein Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 vir top- cabernet sauvignon en Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2006 vir top- natuurlike soetwyn.
’n Trofee is ook vanjaar vir die eerste keer toegeken aan die top-wynarea in Suid-Afrika, gebaseer op ’n spesifieke wynbouterrein wat die meeste wyne in die finale ronde vir SA Terroir Nasionale Sertifikate opgelewer het, tesame met die aantal nasionale wenners wat toegeken is.
Die eerste wenner van dié Novare Trofee vir SA Terroir Topwyn-area is die Wellington-wyk, met sewe finalis-wyne en twee nasionale wenners (Diemersfontein Pinotage en Doolhof Petit Verdot).
Welbedacht van Schalk Burger & Sons het gesorg vir drie van die finalis-wyne uit Wellington.
Die ander wynwyke wat puik gevaar het is Durbanville met ses finaliste en twee nasionale wenners en Bottelary met vyf finaliste en drie nasionale wenners.
Sedert met die eerste SA Terroir Wyntoekennings in 2006 begin is, het sekere produsente dit duidelik na vore gebring dat hul terroirs uitstaande is vir sekere van die kultivars.
Bon Courage is die toppresteerder die afgelope vyf jaar met sewe nasionale wenners vir verskillende kultivars, vonkelwyn en dessertwyn. Hy word gevolg deur Klein Constantia met vyf wenners, De Grendel met vier wenners en Doolhof met vier.
“Vanaf 2006 het die inskrywings gegroei van 151 tot 239, wat relatief hoog is met die streng reëls wat toegepas word om hierdie kompetisie as die ware uitbeelding van ons top-terroirwyne uit te voer.
“Slegs wyne wat as wyn van oorsprong van ’n enkelwingerd, landgoed-geproduseerd of ’n spesifieke wyk gesertifiseer is, kan deelneem,” het mnr. Marius Labuschagne, projekleier van SA Terroir Wyntoekennings, gesê.
Die beoordelaars was Charl Theron, David Biggs, Dave Hughes, Erika Obermeyer en Pierre Marais.
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