Test
in Cape Winelands District Municipality of Western Cape, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-33.736 and 18.982 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -33° 44' 8" and E 18° 58' 53"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:15 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:28 am and 7:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
22.221 and -159.561 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Haena
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Test

Test in Cape Winelands District Municipality (Western Cape) is a city in South Africa about 780 mi (or 1,256 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital city.

Local time in Test is now 04:15 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 6 airports in the vicinity of Test, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in South Africa is Cape Town International Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Africa is Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in a distance of 35 mi (or 57 km), West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Paarl, Stellenbosch, Malmesbury, Worcester and Ceres. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

23°C (74 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Light House Boutique Suites

Address
3,0 mi
Lile Street, Coutrai
Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grande Roche Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
Plantasie Street
7646 Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lemoenkloof Guest House

Address
1,4 mi
396a Main Street
7646 Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Boschenmeer Grande Lodge

Address
1,8 mi
Lavender Lane, Boschenmeer Estate
7647 Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


5 Konings Accommodation

Address
1,9 mi
5 Koning Street
Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


De Leeuwenhof hotel/guesthouse

Address
2,1 mi
Sonstraal Road
7646 Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Alba House Guest House / Bed & Breakfast

Address
3,0 mi
16 Lille Street
7646 Courtrai,Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Santé Hotel & Spa

Address
2,8 mi
La Bella Vita Wine Estate
7646 Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


1692 De Kleijne Bos Country House

Address
3,8 mi
Bo Dal Road
7646 Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cascade Country Manor

Address
3,9 mi
Waterfall Road
7620 Paarl
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Boland Travel Paarl - Leisure

Published: February 24, 2015
Length: 02:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Boland Travel

Leisure Travel Management.


Pollie ons gaan Paarl toe

Published: October 18, 2014
Length: 49:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Willie Koorts

Trying out the new Time Lapse function on iOS 8. Glimpses/scenes from train journey from Cape Town to Paarl.


Canoe Race: Paarl to Skooltjie | Berg River (K1 Kayak) GoPro HD Hero 2 - Western Cape Canoe Union

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 04:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paddle Guy

Nelson's Creek Paarl - Skooltjie Race (Presidents points) Saturday, 22 June, 2014 Venue : Start at Paarl Club, ending at Skooltjie bridge Start time : 9:00am Finish : Skooltjie Bridge...


Grande Roche, Paarl, Cape Town Hotel

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 08:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Uyaphi.com

http://www.uyaphi.com/south-africa/lodges/grande-roche.htm Grande Roche, Paarl, Cape Town Hotel - 5 Star Luxury accommodation is right up there with the best, definitely worth the stay.


Nelson Mandela Day - Ultra Trail Foundation (UTF) Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 22:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: J von Wielligh

Nelson Mandela Day - Ultra Trail Foundation (UTF) Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve.


XL BOLAND TRAVEL Corporate Travel Management

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 07:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Boland Travel

XL BOLAND TRAVEL Corporate Travel Management.


Bosman's Restaurant - Restaurants in Paarl

Published: September 03, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DiningOUTZA

View Online at: http://www.dining-out.co.za/md/Bosmans-Restaurant/57 Bosman's Restaurant is a Upmarket Fine Dining Restaurant in Paarl, in the Winelands. To view more Paarl Restaurants on...


Visiting Laborie Laborie Wine Farm in Paarl

Published: June 05, 2014
Length: 12:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PernodRicardBelgium


Visiting Roodeberg Winery in Paarl

Published: June 05, 2014
Length: 10:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PernodRicardBelgium


'n Vinnige Nostalgiese Blik op Paarl [Afrikaans]

Published: November 26, 2012
Length: 03:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MisterAfrikaans

Dis lekker om so af en toe weer op die Paarl 'n draai te maak. Net vinnig gestop en gou-gou die mooi ingeneem. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/CLJ4/


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Afrikaans Language Monument

The Afrikaans Language Monument is located on a hill overlooking Paarl, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Officially opened on 10 October 1975, it commemorates the semicentenary of Afrikaans being declared an official language of South Africa separate from Dutch. Also, it was erected on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (the Society of Real Afrikaners) in Paarl, the organization that helped strengthen Afrikaners' identity and pride in their language.

Located at -33.7658, 18.9426 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1975, Afrikaans, Monuments and memorials in South Africa, Paarl, Buildings and structures in the Western Cape

Boland Bank Park

Boland Bank Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Paarl, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches and hosted three matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. Boland cricket team and the Cape Cobras both stage home matches at the ground. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people.

Located at -33.7413, 18.9982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa

Paarl Boys' High School

Boys' High School, known in Afrikaans as Hoër Jongenskool Paarl (also known as Boishaai, Paarl Boys', built in 1868, BHS or HJS) is one of the oldest schools in South Africa. The school is situated at the heart of Paarl, a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The first headmaster of the school was Rev. George Jeffreys, after him followed James Rettie, Mr J Inglis and the esteemed Mr T. Engela followed by Mr L Knoetze. As of 2007 the headmaster of the school is Mr Derek Swart.

Located at -33.7392, 18.9603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in the Western Cape, Paarl, Educational institutions established in 1868

Paarl Gimnasium

Paarl Gimnasium is a school in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. Rev. van Lingen founded the school in the centre of town in 1858. The school has had a number of significant sporting achievements and has produced some of South Africa's top Rugby players including Ashley Johnson Schalk Burger, Jean De Villiers, Marius Joubert and De Wet Barry The primary school section of Gimnasium was founded in 1858 as a Dutch Christian school for boys, with the High School being founded much later.

Located at -33.7203, 18.9586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in the Western Cape, Paarl, Educational institutions established in 1858

Labori High School

Labori High School is a school in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa.

Located at -33.7324, 18.9615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1933, High schools in South Africa, Schools in the Western Cape

Huguenot railway station

Huguenot railway station is the main passenger railway station in the town of Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. It is served by Metrorail commuter trains on the Northern Line. It is also the second stop out of Cape Town for Shosholoza Meyl inter-city trains originating or terminating there. Although there is a railway station bearing the name of "Paarl", it is located in an industrial area in the southern part of Paarl, and express and inter-city trains do not stop there.

Located at -33.73, 18.9767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shosholoza Meyl stations, Metrorail Western Cape stations, Paarl, Railway stations in the Western Cape

La Rochelle Girls' High School

La Rochelle Girls' High School, (Afrikaans: Hoër Meisieskool La Rochelle) in Paarl is one of the oldest girls' schools in South Africa.

Located at -33.7374, 18.9631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Paarl, Girls' schools in South Africa, Schools in the Western Cape, Educational institutions established in 1860

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