Drinks Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
Delaire Graff Estate
A place for a drink in Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Midday.

Why go
Hilltop estate on the Helshoogte Pass with wine tastings, art and wide views of the Simonsberg.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Tokara, 0.3 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Drinks · Wine
- Neighborhood
- Helshoogte Pass
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Midday
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Tokara
Estate on the Helshoogte Pass with a restaurant, deli, olive oils and modern art over the vineyards.
Food · 0.3 km straight-line - 2Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Mountain valley just outside Stellenbosch with trails to waterfalls and a scenic drive.
Outdoors · 5.5 km straight-line - 3Dorp Street
Oak-shaded street of Cape Dutch and Georgian houses in Stellenbosch's historic center.
Sight · 6.4 km straight-line - 4Boschendal
Historic 1685 estate between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with tastings, a farm shop and picnics under oaks.
Drinks · 6.7 km straight-line - 5Babylonstoren
Cape Dutch farm with a huge working fruit and vegetable garden, a farm-to-table restaurant and wine cellar.
Food · 11 km straight-line - 6Spier Wine Farm
One of the oldest farms in the Cape, with tastings, picnics, Segway tours and Creative Block art.
Activity · 14 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Delaire Graff Estate is a stop on our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
Delaire Graff Estate is our only drinks pick in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Stellenbosch & Franschhoek guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek run from 16°C in July to 28°C in February; June is usually the wettest month. For Delaire Graff Estate itself, we suggest: Midday.
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Getting there
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- Address
- Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7602, South Africa
- Coordinates
- -33.92030, 18.92183
- Destination
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, South Africa
- Website
- delaire.co.za
Delaire Graff Estate: quick answers
How much time do you need at Delaire Graff Estate?
Plan on about 2 hours at Delaire Graff Estate. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Delaire Graff Estate?
Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Book the terrace for lunch with a view.
Where is Delaire Graff Estate?
Delaire Graff Estate is at Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7602, South Africa, in Helshoogte Pass. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Delaire Graff Estate?
Delaire Graff Estate appears on Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Delaire Graff Estate to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek.
Plan Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Stellenbosch & Franschhoek weather by month
- Cape Town to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 40 km straight-line
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Lists & regions
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- Franschhoek Wine Tram Activity
- Huguenot Monument Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.



