Helderberg Wine Route Amazing Race

Join in the fun of the Amazing Helderberg Wine Race in the spectacular Helderberg wine region.

The region is approximately 15 minutes drive from the Cape Town International Airport, around the village of Somerset West.

Download a map of the Amazing Helderberg Wine Race here.

HOW THE RACE IS PLAYED

The race is run along the lines of the popular TV show, with the difference that teams consist of four people per car.  A maximum of 20 people in five cars can participate in each race.

Racers meet at the Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centre, 186 Main Road, Somerset West at 12h30.

Each team will receive a goodie bag with various clues, a map and necessary information to solve the clues. 

The teams follow the clues and map for a series of wine-themed tasks at different wineries and an equestrian centre on the Helderberg Wine Route.  Each clue will direct the teams to the correct farm, where they will have a tasting and perform a specific task. The task is timed from the moment it starts until it is completed in a satisfactory manner.  Only the activities at the farms are timed, so teams do not need to race between farms. Each team will visit a total of four farms.  The prize-giving will take place at the final destination.

HOW THE RACE IS WON

Racers must complete each activity in the correct order and keep all the clues.

The team with the shortest activity time is the winner. This team is not necessarily the first team to arrive at the final winery.

PRIZES

Prizes vary for each race, but are mostly boxes of delicious wine from the participating wineries. Visit any of the participating wineries’ websites by clicking on their logos.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

The Helderberg Amazing Wine Race is great fun for locals and visitors of all ages, families and groups of friends who want to have fun discovering the hidden gems of the Helderberg.

The race is also perfect for corporates and team-building events.

HOW TO BOOK

The costs of the event is generally R600 per team of four, but may vary per race. Reservations can be made by e-mailing Cape Town Tourism on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or calling +27 21 840 1400.

Please state which date you would like to race and send the names of your four team members.

Full payment must be made to secure your booking. Payments can be made by electronic transfer or by credit card, cheque or cash at the Visitor Information Centre. Please request bank account details when you make your reservation.

Tickets are limited and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

TIPS FOR RACING

• Wear comfortable shoes – preferably running shoes.
• Wear sunscreen.
• Bring something warm for the late afternoon.
• Don’t forget your camera or video camera.
• Travel at a maximum of 30km/h on gravel roads.
• Follow all the rules of the road, especially speed enforcement rules.
• If you get lost, please call the Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centre for assistance on +27 21 840 1400 or +27 21 840 1401.

Upcoming 2010 race dates: June 26

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
CAPE TOWN TOURISM SOMERSET WEST
Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road
t: +27 21 840 1400 • f: +27 21 840 1410
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