A tour of ROBERTSON, South Africa - History, Wine Farms & Activities!

Hi everyone! In this video, I explore the town of Robertson, approximately a two hour drive east from Cape Town, South Africa. It is situated next to the Breede (or Bree) River and the Langeberg Mountains.

The vlog starts with me talking about my connection to the town before discussing the origin of the name at the Dutch Reformed Church, and a brief history about farming in the area in various locations.

I visit Van Loveren Family Vineyards before driving about 20 kilometres outside Robertson, where I talk about the significance of the Cogmanskloof (or Kogmanskloof) Pass and how it connected Robertson to the wider area. I then visit another wine estate in Viljoensdrift where the Seagull Regatta took place.

Back in Robertson town, I walk in some residential streets to get an idea of how people live and the architecture. A visit to Bird's Paradise, an animal park is next on the cards where I view and interact with several birds from around the world!

I then walk along Voortrekker Road, which is one of the main streets in the town. I give more details about the population, the economy and the railways. I stop for lunch at Four Cousins before returning to the Dutch Reformed Church where the sexton shows me parts of the interior and where I give more details about the history of the church itself.

I hope you enjoy this vlog about Robertson! If you haven't done it yet, please hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE buttons, and leave a COMMENT for me in the comments section. This really helps me out with the algorithm and is free to do so!

Happy exploring!

Willie

[denisevariend]

Thank you Willie for showcasing Robertson....👏my dear late mom hailed from Robertson so as a child I would experience a train trip atleast once a year either at Easter or Christmas to visit her family, my grandfather and my aunt, it was such a special time to experience country life and hospitality coming from Cape Town surburbia ... when my mom celebrated her 90th birthday in 2002 we as a family did a day trip to her hometown Robertson, she lived in VanZyl Straat but by then most of her generation had passed on, however she was delighted and we as her daughters and our families were so priveleged and delighted too going down memory lane with her... this video has just trigged some happy childhood memories of my holidays in Robertson...Much appreciated🌟⭐

[charmainemynhardt]

You are showing me places that I could never visit, although I would love to. Thank you Willie

[denisradford]

Another great video. Robertson, a great place to be. Have passed through to the Cape on many occasions.

[errol-zsaci]

Willie, you never cease to amaze me. We always drive through Robertson, going somewhere else, and never think to stop and experience the rich history and lovely things in the town and surrounding areas. Thanks for sharing and informing us.

[jaspervanzyl]

Thanks Willie for taking us on your travels. Afrikaans superstar Pieter Koen at 15:19!

[gohardorgohome]

Hey Willie this town is so nice it looks very clean well organized and well taken care off Robertson looks so laid back and relaxed loving the videos man keep it up 👍👍

[sheilam]

Beautiful place, Willie. You are lucky to have had a great childhood with happy memories😊

[christineketland]

Hi Willie…. Well, you’ve certainly whetted my appetite with this gem…. I love birds.. I have kept cockatiels for over 30 years mainly one or two but at one time I had 4 … I have only one now and she’s a character just like the cockatoo you got on so famously with 😂… looks a great town to visit… had to look up the pound/ rand exchange rate ..it seems South Africa is still a good country for tourists to visit. When I was there in I think 1997.. the rate was good too… excited for tour no 3… 😊

[elizabethbakewell]

Thanks so much!
My Great Great Paternal Grandfather was Robertson from Edinburgh,
Scotland

[Wooden_Spoon_BA]

i live in SA, just discovered you.. the addition of the "historical story" is epic... so much of our history is only recorded in books and boring old documentaries...

[travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

Another Amazing video by Willie Explore, this time from Robertson !
An area most tourists probably won’t find?
Beautiful scenery and surroundings.
Not a lot people around though?
Shame we didn’t get to meet your family properly.

Very interesting and informative video as always Sir!
They have a really fascinating collection of birds and crocodiles and much more at the zoo in Johannesburg, where I was last year, I hope you will make it there during this trip!
Would be interesting if you visited and presented all the different cultures in South Africa while you are there, I believe there’s 11 of them?
And areas such as Hillbrow in Johannesburg!
And the local Foods aswell including Braai.
There’s far too much burgers and pizza in South Africa, I noticed when I was there, please show us more local traditional foods!
Who could do all this better than you Willie!?
Not that many are exploring South Africa on YouTube!


Thank you Willie!
I Love this!

[maryross]

Lovely video. We go past Roberson to get to Montague. Very hot there in the summer.. that hole my husband climbed on.

[sallylanham]

Thanks Willie. I know a lot more about Robertson now. Montagu is a beautiful, historic town not far from Robertson, you may worth investigating.

[AZqyc]

Hey, Willie! That's a really nice place. Have had some really good South Africa wine, but can't say I've ever had any specifically from Robertson, and now on my list. Of course, enjoy your "chats with everyone", but you did miss out on talking with the crocs! Next time ... and from a safe distance! [Greetings to South Africa from South Arizona]

[ceciliabergmann]

Amazingly beautiful, i never had imagine that Africa has so many charming places. Breathtaking.
The only thing i have notice is i dont see people in some places you go. Where is the people? it gives me chills to see, solitary streets. 😯

[kudaisiaduntola]

Looks like a very interesting place! I've noticed how you matched your clothing colours to the settings lately. Blue top in Gansbaai for the blue waters and red top in the wine country for the red wine? Safe travels

[pieterhoekstra]

Another great blog, Willie. One thing that you haven't found yet on all your travels is a barber😮. 1.5 bathrooms means, 1 full bathroom with a shower and bath, then another bathroom with a bath or shower only.

[mayousimon]

Brilliant video as always plenty of adventures to bring and information about the place especially the birds park that is awesome for visiting it looks very interesting peacefully in the settings also one question about the train lines? Would it be inspiring interesting ideal for a light tram railway like a metro to travel for people who want to visited of go on day trips i think cape town and Johannesburg aswell sin city have light tram rail in their cities so would be great investment to bring it into rural areas which need more than just a few things anyway it was great video and looked forward to watch the next one and willie furthermore asking is Indonesia on your plans for a trip thanks!

[jaadarl]

Willie, what will be your next country destination on plan?

[mikeoneill]

In 1957 I was invited to come to Gaansbaai with a friends family we stayed with fisherman, in there small homes, during the day we caught crayfish, and made a fire on the beach, we used old paraffin tins to cook the creef which we enjoyed as our meal of the day.we were invited to the local hotel, which was termed as the cowboy hotel, the family I was with we were a sciffel group band and were invited to play in the other hotel, more classy, the time one never forgets, I was on the base, a old tea box a broom handle and rope an old washboard, a guitar from an 5litre oil can, and a drummer, a tin, a fork and spoon which made an amazing sound to the music of the day.whoever may visit these sights enjoy oh Yes while on the beach eating our crayfish we never had glasses for our wine and beer, we used dried out kelp, a timei will never forget.am 83 would love to go back.