TOP FLOWER GARDENS AND PARKS FOR PICNICS
What are the top flower gardens and public Parks for a picnic in Cape Town and the surrounding Wineland areas? View some of the loveliest sites to visit on a Sunday where you can have lunch at a restaurant or bring your own picnic. We include garden centers that are well designed, in full bloom and sell both indigenous and exotic plants.THE BOTANICAL GARDENS
The parks is professionally designed and maintained by horticulturalists and includes a great variety of indigenous plant species. The views of the South side of Table Mountain are spectacular and the perfect backdrop for the lawns and flower gardens.
THE COMPANY GARDENS
The park has a history that spans centuries and is surrounded by places of interest. Squirrels are often seen as well as many indigenous bird species. It is located in the City Centre.See
SEAPOINT POOLS
Not a garden in the srictest sense, the Seapoint pools are a great place to bring your own picnic and enjoy some relaxing next to the sparkling water and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.See also architectcapetown luxury homes designed by some of Cape Town's top architects.
RUSTENBURG FARM
Located just outside of Stellenbosch, this gem is away from the commercial activities of the city and has an immaculate lawn and carefully designed Cape Dutch style garden.
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THE CLASSICAL PERGOLA
This beautiful shade structure in a classical Greek revival style creates a focal point for the garden and water fountains.
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FLOWERING PLANTS
A wide diversity of flowering indigenous plants makes this an exemplary Cape Dutch garden. The hard landscaping has been carefully laid out, as well as water features and timber shade structures. The garden is off the beaten track despite having so much to offer at the price of a voluntary wine tasting session at the cellar.
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DECORATIVE VINES
The way that the architectural arch in the garden wall is seen through the space created by the pergola - all softened by decorative vines and ivy - creates a very special space.
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VERGELEGEN
The hexagonal garden at Vergelegen has a long and rich history involving several owners who made it their life's work to develop the greenery surrounding the farm buildings. A truly memoral visit absolutely essential on your holiday to the Western Cape.See also architectcapetown an interesting style of architecture in unique to the Cape, known as the "Cape Vernacular Style".
PERFECT SETTING
The farm and gardens have some of the best possible views of the Helderberg Mountain range. The two restaurants and children's playpark add to the comfort of the destination.
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THE CAMPHOR TREES
These seven huge trees have massive trunks. They have been declared a national heritage site in their own right, which honour is usually only bestowed on buildings.
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BOGAIN VILLAS
The bogain villas are a very hardy exotic plant with bright red or pink blossoms that has been imported from South America, and at some times of the year is one of the few plants to provide colour for the garden.
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BOSCHENDAL FARM
The iron pergola has creates a focal point in the tranquil pine forests amid views of Simonsberg. This is a popular wedding venue due to the breathtaking scenery. See also architectcapetown luxury homes designed by some of Cape Town's top architects.
IMMACULATE LAWNS
This photo captures the corner of the manor house as seen flanked by the freshly cut lawns with Simonsberg Mountain in the distance to the right of the scene.
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