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This bird sanctuary is a sewage works and like many other sewage works in southern Africa, the Paarl Bird Sanctuary, managed by the Municipality, attracts a wide variety of waterfowl. As well as the waterfowl the reserve is also has a number of species associated with the plants growing on the northern and western sides .A good gravel road allows access to all parts of the Sanctuary.
Paarl Bird Sanctuary is located on the northern side of the town of Paarl
From Cape Town, take the first turn off into Paarl, follow Main Rd, and then turn right into Berg River Blvrd. Follow the road through 2 traffic circles past Paarl Hospital. At a T-junction with Optenhorst Street, turn right. Over the bridge the road becomes Oosbosch. Turn Left into Drommedaris and follow the signs to the sanctuary.
Just a word of caution: when we were there we found people roaming around from a nearby location that seemed to be there for (no good) just keep your eyes open as far as safety is concerned, the park is NOT security closed in!
Or from N1 from Cape Town take 3rd off ramp onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive (R303). Continue through the traffic circle, and then turn left into Oosbosch Street, and right into Drommedaris Street (almost opposite a BP Garage). From here follow the signs to the sanctuary.
Updated Apr 24, 2008
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Written Feb 1, 2007
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The Afrikaanse Taalmonument (monument for the Afrikaans language) is open daily from 9 to 5. Tel 021-8723441. The access turns off Main Street at the town entrance and is sign-posted. Around the monument there are very nice waliking trails and a stunning view of the Paarl valley. The Afrikaans Language Museum in the Gideon Malherbe House in Main Street belongs to the monument.
Written Jan 30, 2007
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The Paarl Museum (formerly the "Oude Pastorie") offers a near-comprehensive collection of antique furniture, historical documents and photographs from the history of Paarl. The museum lies in Main Street (No. 303) and is open weekdays from 10 to 5 and saturdays from 9 to 1 o'clock. Tel 021-8722651.
Written Jan 30, 2007
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Enjoy the picturesque landscape of fynbos vegetation dominated by massive rounded granite rock formations set among wild olives, rock candlewoods and wagon trees. Take a vigorous hike, or climb Bretagne Rock, follow one of the many hiking trails, visit Millwater Wild Flower Garden where 15 species of protea may be viewed, catch trout or bass for dinner or enjoy mountain biking or picnics. Fishing permits available at Paarl Municipality. Hours: Summer: 07h00-19h00; Winter: 07h00-18h00
Written Jan 30, 2007
Address: Jan Phillips Mountain Drive, Paarl
Phone: +27 (0)21 872 3658
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A veritable treasure of architecture is to be found along a 2 km stretch of Main Street, starting at the Strooidak Kerk (Thatched Roof Church), the oldest Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. Zeederberg Square is surrounded by picturesque Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings. Paarl boasts one of only three examples of Egyptian architecture in South Africa! The walk ends at the two museums; Paarl Museum and the Afrikaans Language Museum.
Written Jan 30, 2007
Address: Main Street, Paarl
Phone: +27 (0)21 863 4937
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The vineyards around Paarl are worth a visit. We drove to several of them, tasted the good wines and bought several bottles to finish in the evenings.
They are scattered around the area and you can go for a free taste, just drive up. If you like the wine, buy a bottle or two to drink them with your "braai".
If you don’t find an opener to open the bottle of wine, just use a knife like we did. My friends give her a demonstration in opening that bottle of wine that we bought in the winery that afternoon.
Updated Aug 30, 2003
Website: http://www.southafrica-travel.net/westcape/cawi_02.htm#
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Paarl has two very good golf courses
Boschenmeer 27 hole
Pearl Valley 19 hole (Jack Niklaus Design)
Written May 2, 2009
Written Mar 17, 2009
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Fairview Wine Estate
excellent GOAT cheeses and salamis
Their wines are tops too,
the two are good for a solid tasting hour
Updated Apr 4, 2006
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Fairview Wine Estateexcellent GOAT cheeses and salamisTheir wines are tops too, the two are good for a solid tasting hour
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