Elgin Apple Museum is one of the oldest remaining buildings in Grabouw, situated on the banks of the Palmiet River. The Museum depicts the history of the fruit industry in the region.

Visit the Elgin / Grabouw Country Club for a scenic view overlooking the Eikenhof dam and pine covered mountains. The annual Elgin Festival takes place on the last week-end in October. Wonderful flower displays, fruit, wines and a great variety of local products.

The Palmiet Hydro-Electric Pumped Storage station is situated in the ecologically sensitive area of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. It reveals the fascinating story behind the electricity that powers our households and industries. It has won environmental awards for the care given to the conservation of the fynbos environment.

Visit Windermere, where pure apple cider is made in a traditional way from fresh apples, containing no preservatives or additives. It is similar to the German 'Apfel Wein' and is a pleasant thirst quenching drink. Cider tasting is available to visitors.

De Rust Estate home of Paul Cluver Wines is a must visit. It has everything in one - cool climate wines (wine tasting and cellar tours), a forest amphitheatre and an elegant Guest House - all within the beauty of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.

Duncan's Rose Nursery boasts a magnificent rose garden. Their gardens display all the colours of the rainbow. Remember to take your camera along to take some memorable pictures. They also have a nursery and sales outlet at the Peregrine Farm Stall on the N2.

Peregrine Farmstall and Farmer's Grill is famous for excellent home-made biltong and has a stunning variety of traditional South African treats. Orchard Farmstall & Coffee Shop offers picnic lunches and a large variety of deli products. Wildekrans Winery and Art Gallery is located on the premises. Houwhoek Farmstall & Coffee Shop serve the most delicious breakfasts and lunches or if you enjoy the outdoors you can order a picnic. Farm fresh produce available on a daily basis.

Applethwaite Farm and Church, was built in the early 1960's by Edmond Lombardi, the founder of Appletiser. The church was built for the use of the farming community and is interesting because of the Italian marbles and wood carvings of the Stations of the Cross.

Houwhoek Inn is the oldest licensed hotel in South Africa. It nestles under ancient oak trees and mountain peaks. Enjoy their Sunday lunches, pub, dinner & dance and mountain walks.