Winelands Light Railway
Fee required
Family-friendly outdoor park in Stellenbosch offering miniature train rides, shaded picnic lawns, a jungle gym, and a sandpit. It is pet-friendly and available for various event hosting, including children's parties and corporate events.

๐Ÿ“œ Miniature railway and outdoor park in Stellenbosch, opened December 14, 2019.
๐Ÿ” Offers a 7-minute, 760m train journey, enjoyable for all ages with electric and steam engines.

Why Go

โœจ Enjoy scenic miniature train rides with electric and weekend steam engines.
๐Ÿงบ Perfect for family picnics on shaded lawns with green spaces.
๐Ÿพ Pet-friendly, well-socialized dogs welcome on trains.
๐Ÿคธ Kids can enjoy a jungle gym, sandpit, and obstacle course.

Why Avoid

๐ŸŒง๏ธ Park and steam train close on wet weather days.
๐Ÿšซ Alcohol, heating equipment, umbrellas, and gazebos prohibited.
โš ๏ธ Picnic tables are limited, bring own blankets.

Tips

๐Ÿ“… Check schedule in advance for steam train operations and closures.
๐Ÿงบ Bring picnic blankets and fold-up chairs due to limited tables.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ From Sept 2025: R90 park access + one ride, R145 unlimited rides, R520 annual pass.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open weekends, public holidays, school holidays, 09:00 โ€“ 16:30 (last train 16:15). Steam engine 11:00 โ€“ 15:00 on weekends.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ On-site parking available.

Food & Drink

โ˜• Kiosk open 09:00 โ€“ 16:00 daily for refreshments.
๐ŸŒญ Food truck available weekends/public holidays.
๐Ÿงบ Visitors can bring own picnic baskets, but alcohol and heating equipment are prohibited.

Pet Friendly

๐Ÿ• Well-socialized dogs welcome, including on train rides. Leash and poop bags compulsory.

Toilets

๐Ÿšป Toilets and baby changing facilities available.