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THE VAAL RIVER MEANDER WINE ROUTE 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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THE VAAL WINE EXPO 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

SATURDAY 30 MAY 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

12h00 TO 17h00<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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R300 PER TICKET<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u2022 TASTING OF OVER 200 WINES FROM TOP VINEYARDS<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 A BRANDED WINE GLASS TO TAKE HOME<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 UNIQUE VENDOR STALLS AND ATTRACTIONS ON-SITE<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 PONT DE VAL VOUCHER<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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THE VAAL RIVER MEANDER WINE ROUTE 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

06 JUNE - 26 JULY 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

12h00 TO 18h00<\/strong><\/p>\n

EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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TASTING OF 8 WINES FOR ONLY R80<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u2022 SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST UNIQUE WINTER WINE EXPERIENCE..<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 SIP PREMIUM WINES ABOARD LUXURY RIVER CRUISERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 EXPLORE 13 STUNNING VENUES BY WATER TAXI OR ROAD<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 DISCOVER A DIFFERENT WINE FARM AT EVERY STOP<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 ENJOY EXCLUSIVE VENUE-ONLY WINTER SPECIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n

DON'T JUST TASTE WINE... MAKE A DAY OF IT ON THE VAAL!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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JOIN THE VAAL RIVER COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATING THE VAAL RIVER THIS CHRISTMAS 2026!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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OFFICIAL LIGHTING UP OF THE VAAL RIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Saturday 28 November 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

At exactly 7pm \u2013 Christmas lights will be turned on at many river residences,residential estates, hotels, boat, fishing & golf clubs, restaurants and boats!
\nEnjoy this Christmas spectacle by boat or land!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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FATHER CHRISTMAS ON THE VAAL RIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Wednesday 16 December 2026\u00a0 - Public Holiday -<\/strong><\/p>\n

At 2pm \u2026 witness loads of Father (and Mother) Christmases in cruisers, house boats, boats, jet skis, canoes, and the river banks!
\nEveryone welcome \u2026 be part of the Christmas fun and dress up in anything celebrating Christmas!
\nIncluding your dogs!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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BOAT TOY DROP<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Wednesday 16 December 2026\u00a0 - or any day before Christmas -<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toys for underprivileged children can be dropped at river venues.
\nThe Rotary Club of Vanderbijlpark will give these out to local Children who otherwise would not have a present to open on Christmas day.<\/p>\n

Let's make it a River of Toys & Boats of Joy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toys can be dropped at Riviera hotel, Riverside Sun Hotel, Stonehaven on Vaal, Vaal River Lodge, Loch Vaal Club, The View on Vaal, Old Willow Houseboats or Waterfront Country Lodge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Saturday 20 December 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Stonehaven on Vaal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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ROTARY CHRISTMAS MARKET<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Every Sunday <\/strong>
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\n06 | 13 | 20 December<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In a remarkable effort, invasive weeds that once choked the Vaal River have been successfully cleared, thanks to a collaboration between local communities and government authorities. This joint initiative not only restored the river's natural flow and biodiversity but also reinforced the importance of collective action in environmental conservation. Discover how this partnership turned the tide for one of South Africa's most vital waterways.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Click Here to View Preventative Interventions for Managing Invasive Aquatic Weeds in the Vaal River Barrage Reservoir<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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