Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij
Family-friendly farm since 1994
What's Happening
Cheese Tours
A cheese tour at Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij is an informative and fun experience for young and old since 1996. The tour explains how cheese is made from milk to the final product. Cheese tasting is part of the experience as well.
Kids Entertainment
We have a variety of activities for kids.
- Gel Blaster Course
- Tractor Rides
- Hiking Trails
- Farm Animals
- Jungle Gym
Party Packages available  (booking required)
Live Music
Come enjoy your afternoon on the Terrace with family and friends.
Trails
Van Gaalen's offers a wide variety of hiking and mountainbiking trails, catering for various levels of fitness and experience. The yellow trail is 10km and traverses smoothly along the Skeerpoort River, covered with a canopy of trees and reed tunnels.
Business Hours
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays (unless public holiday)
Farm Shop
Open Wednesday - Sunday from 08h00 - 17h00
Contact 083 226 7834
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Terrace @ Van Gaalen Restaurant
Open Wednesday - Sun from 08h00 - 18h00
Contact 083 226 7834
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Trail Permits
Wednesday - Friday 08h00 - 17h00 (from the Farm Shop)
Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays
Summer: 06h00 - 12h00
Winter: 07h00 - 12h00
(from the Trail Clubhouse)
Contact 0835603318
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Upcoming Events
Wine on Route
10th/11th of August
Date 10th/11th of August
Distance: 5km
Start Time: 10:00am
Van Gaalens most popular hiking event is back.
Tickets : TBC
The Wine on Route brings walking and wine together in spectacular fashion. With a select variety of local and international wine estates on joining us for two days in the country.
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You will be warmly welcomed by a wine estate approximately every kilometer of the way. There you will be provided with the "nutrition" and energy required to get to the next point.
Upon arrival, you will receive a goodie bag with a wine glass, a day permit for the trails, water, snacks and some information on the wine.
At the finish, more wine and good food will be for sale along with live music.
VIP tickets include designated parking,
waitron service with platters and wine in a privately sectioned off area.
Start Time
Batches are released every 10 min from 10h00-13h00.
It promises to be a day filled with great fun, amazing wine and mouthwatering food.
For more info, please contact us on admin@vangaalen.co.za or call us on 0832267734.