Wellington, Western Cape

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Wellington is a town in the Western Cape Winelands just to the north of Paarl, in South Africa. Wellington's economy is centered around the wine and brandy industry. With a picturesque environment and numerous award winning wineries, Wellington's tourism industry has started to blossom. The town is located 70km north-east of Cape Town, reached by the N1 motorway and R44 highway. The town is at the base of one of the oldest mountain passes in the country, Bain's Kloof Pass, built by master road-builder Andrew Geddes Bain. The town is the home of the Boland Rugby League, the district's big-league team. The town is also an academic centre, with Boland College, Hugenot High School amongst others.