Bonnievale (D16)

Name:Bonnievale

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Historic fact:

Bonnievale was founded by Christopher Forest Rigg, who saw the potential of irrigation in this part of the Breede River. He bought the land known as Bosjesmansdrift and started to build irrigation canals. The fertile land was divided and sold, thus forming Bonnievale.

The railway station nearby was built in 1902 and named Vale, which was also the initial name of the town. In 1917 the town changed its name to Bonnievale.

Today it is renowned for the production of superior cheese and Muscadel wines.
http://www.southerncape.co.za/towns/bonnievale/welcome.html

Bonnievale

In 1902 a railway halt was constructed between Robertson and Swellendam and was called 'Vale'. In 1917 the halt received full status as a railway station and was then called Bonnievale. In 1922 a village management board was elected. The town received full municipal status in April 1953.
http://www.breeland.gov.za/cgi-bin/cmsbree-1/software/bre502.htm?ts=29/05/10&artid=1

Other interesting info:

Bonnievale is situated on the banks of the Breede River. Surrounded by the Langeberg Mountain Range in the north-east, and the Riviersonderend mountains in the south-west, it is one of the most beautifully situated towns in the Western Cape. The town is approximately 180km from Cape Town and 100km from the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas.
Bonnievale is known as The Valley of Cheese and Wine for a good reason. Here are 4 Co-operative Wine Cellars, 4 Estates and 2 private wine producers in the area. The oldest wine cellar in the Bonnievale area is Nordale Wine Cellar. The Robertson Wine Route, which includes all the wine cellars in the Bonnievale area, has in recent years won great acclaim in South Africa and around the world, for the production of outstanding white and red wines.

https://www.aabtourism.com/area_overberg_polski.php
http://www.robertsonr62.com/info/robertson-accommodation-route62/bonnievale-ttd


Words cannot describe the hospitality that awaits you when visiting Bonnievale - the valley of cheese and wine. Pay us a visit and see for yourself.
www.bonnievale.co.za/

Bonnievale is situated on the banks of the Breede River. Surrounded by the Langeberg Mountain Range in the north-east, and the Riviersonderend mountains in ...
www.bonnievaletourism.com/

Where to stay:

Rail: http://www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/sa_stations/w-cape.html

http://www.southerncape.co.za/history/transport/railways/locomotives/types.html

Other intersting Scottish info