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14–18 Apr, 2026See Race Details4Islands Epic
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Benguela Cove, Hermanus
2025 Race Start
Race Village GPS Coordinates:
-34.345930562871814, 19.13373479351332
Official Website:
http://www.benguelacove.co.za
20 kilometres of brand new singletrack will take FNB Wines2Whales teams to an iconic Walker Bay winery – Benguela Cove
Benguela Cove is a low-yield wine farm, focused on producing premium – award winning – wines. It is located just 2.7 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean, on the banks of the Botriver Lagoon, this ensures a cool climate and helps create a truly unique terroir. The estate falls within the broader Walker Bay wine region, which takes its name from the bay in which hundreds of southern right whales come to breed and calf every year.
Not only is Benguela Cove a WWF Conservation Champion, but it also boasts several dining options including the contemporary classic Moody Lagoon and the family friendly Blackbeard’s Diner, and a number of luxurious accommodation options in its Waterfront Villas.
Oak Valley Estate, Elgin
The Race Village
Race Village GPS Coordinates:
34°24'35.00"S / 19°14'38.85"E
Official Website:
http://www.oakvalley.co.za/
Tourism Info:
+27 (0)21 848 9838
Oak Valley Estate was founded in 1898 by Sir Antonie Viljoen, a medical doctor who graduated from Edinburgh University in Scotland. Sir Antonie became a Senator in the Cape Parliament and was knighted by King George in 1916 for his efforts to reconcile the Boers and Brits in the bitter aftermath of the Boer War.
Sir Antonie was a farmer extraordinaire and amongst his many farming achievements was the establishment of the first commercial apple orchards in the Elgin Valley. The apple industry remains the economic backbone of the region today.
Well over a century has passed since the pioneering accomplishments of Sir Antonie and today Oak Valley lies in the heart of the Elgin Valley, renowned for its apples and pears, its greenhouse cut-flowers, and, for the production of its outstanding cool climate wines.
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Lourensford Wine Estate
2025 Race Finish
GPS Coordinates:
34 03 52 90 S / 18 53 10 09 E
Official Website:
http://www.lourensford.co.za
Tourism Info:
[email protected] or 021 851 6800
Established in the year 1700 in the hills of Somerset West, Lourensford Wine Estate is arguably one of the most beautiful wine estates in the world. Steeped in history and heritage, the estate also boasts an ultra-modern winery utilising technology unique in the Southern Hemisphere. The magnificent soils and diverse microclimates create the ideal terrain for awarding winning wines. Lourensford Wine Estate is fast becoming one of the biggest wine estates in South Africa, with over 300 hectares of vines already planted.
The Estate's scenic splendour has made it a popular location for many local and international film shoots, starring some of Hollywood's top actors. The estate hosts annual sporting and cultural events with thousands of participants and spectators, it is also a sought after venue for wedding receptions and corporate functions. There's a sizeable equestrian establishment on the estate, with stabling as well as one of the only two polo fields in Cape Town, it is here that the sport of kings is practised and enjoyed.
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