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About Wemmershoek

Wemmershoek is that quiet valley near Franschhoek and Paarl, best known for the dam that keeps Cape Town's taps running. You get there off the N1 via Paarl, then the R45 through Simondium, a favourite scenic detour for Winelands day trips. It's about 64 km from Somerset West and a quick 21 km hop from Robertsvlei. Handy too if you're driving electric, with over 10 fast chargers dotted around the area.

Where is Wemmershoek on the map?

Wemmershoek is in South Africa, at -33.854, 19.188 - about 33 km east of Languedoc.

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The closest airport to Wemmershoek is Cape Town International Airport, 86 km (about 1 h 44 min by car).

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