Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij
Family-friendly farm since 1994
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Our Activity Fees
Cheese Tours
Adults R168
Children R120
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Tour Days
Wednesday 10:00am
Saturday 10:00am
Sunday 11:00am
We offer Cheese tours on specified days for individuals and families of all ages. It is an educational though informal 60 minute talk about how cheese is made on the farm from milk to the final product.
Costs are R 168 for adults and R 120 for school children. This price includes the tour as well as a cheese tasting. A cup of coffee/tea/juice and a slice of Dutch apple cake are also served.
Bookings are not required, but recommended and can be made at info@vangaalen.co.za or 0832267834.
Van Gaalen Trails
Mountain biking R60
Trail running & hiking R50
Accompanied children under 12 are FREE
With over 80km of trails, Van Gaalen has something to offer for every kind of athlete, from beginner to advanced.
The 12km River Trail is a must for anyone looking for endless adventure and beauty as you traverse the various bridges and ever changing views along the way. There is no need to make a booking but be sure to checkout our events calendar because we do close the trails for bigger trail events.
Picnics
Picnic for 1 R 308
Picnic for 2 R 528
Picnic for 3 R 759
Picnic for 4 R 924
Picnic for 5 R 1089
Over 5 People R218pp
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Kiddies Knapsack R90
We pack a picnic hamper in a basket that contains the following: Cheese platter, cold meat platter, noodle salad, pickles & olives, bread & biscuits, seasonal fruit.
For children we pack a knapsack with a sandwich, fruit, juice, a sweet and a packet of chips.
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Picnics can be reserved at least a day in advance. If you would like to make a booking, please feel free to give The Terrace restaurant a call at 083 226 7834 or e-mail terrace@vangaalen.co.za
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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