Established in 1838 and named after the Duke of Wellington. The town has many historical sites and is the centre of the dried fruit industry. Many fine examples of Victorian, American and Cape Dutch architecture can be seen. It is well know for its leatherwork . One should take an oportunity while in the area to see Bain's Kloof which offers spectactular views of the valley.

Opened in 1853 Bain's Kloof is one of the most picturesque roads in the Cape. Built by convict labour under the engineering skill of Andrew Geddes Bain. At the summit (595m) are a plantation of trees and a camping ground.

Named after Sir Garnet Wolseley and established in 1893. It is a centre for fruit packing and canning. Two forts can be seen built by the British during the Anglo Boer War.

Named after Governer Ryk Tulbagh one of the best Dutch Governers of the Cape and laid out in 1795.

Church Street has the largest concentration of national monuments in the country. After an earthquake in 1969 many of these lovely building were destroyed. The historic street has now been restored .

Named after Francois du Toit who was a 17th century Huguenot pioneer. Originally little more than an animal track a road was not built along the pass until the Second World War. It offers spectacular views of the peninsula on the one side and on the other side is the breathtaking Breë River Valley.