Tourism Bureau: 021 873 4604

Fire Station: 021 872 2323

Emergency Services: 021 872 2557

Paarl Hospital (Provincial): 021 872 1711

Pharmacy (Bergriver): 021 873 2569

WellingtonINFO: 021 864 2942

Computicket 083 915 8000

Cape Town International 021 9371200

Greyhound 021 505 6363

Translux 0861 589 282

4 Seasons Car Hire 021 883 8855

CL Rentals 021 853 124

Wellington has a Mediterranean climate with dry sunny summers and a winter rainfall, interspersed with a good proportion of beautiful sunny days. Dial 082 162 or visit www.weathersa.co.za for weather forecasts. Wellington has its own weather station that you can visit online at www.wellingtonweather.co.za

Summer: Dec - Feb, sunny

Autumn: March - May, mild, some rain

Winter: June - August, mild - cold, rain

Spring: Sep - Nov, mild, sunny

South Africa offers first class communication systems with direct dialling world wide. The international dialling code for South Africa is +27 and the area code for the Western Cape is 021. You can contact Telkom Directory Enquiries on 1023.

The monetary unit is the South African Rand. R1 = 100 cents. Banknotes are available in R200, R100, R50, R20 & R10 notes. Coins are available in R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c. Accepted credit cards include American express, VISA, Master and Diners Club-cards.

Absa 021 864 5700

First National Bank 021 864 2244

Standard Bank 0860 101 341

Cape Town 73km

Franschhoek 38km

Ceres 80km

Hermanus 145km

Somerset West 75km

George 400km

220/230 volts 50Hz

Jan van Riebeeck Street: 021 873 6038

Petrol stations do not accept credit cards or cheques. They only accept cash, debit cards and/or South African petrol cards. Petrol attendants will fill up your tank. Major petrol stations offer a 24 hour service.

The population in Wellington is roughly 50 000. There are 1700 students at CPUT and 600 at Huguenot Kollege.

The Post Office offers a range of postal and courier services. Corner of Jan van Riebeeck & Church Streets. Open from 08:30 - 16:30 Mondays to Fridays. Phone 021 873 1377

Travelling time between Wellington and Cape Town is one hour. Phone 0800 65 64 63

Don't display your valuables or carry large amounts of cash. Always ask your hotel about safety before visiting an area. Avoid isolated dark places. Don't leave your luggage unattended. Store valuables in a safe deposit box. Keep your room locked. When driving, fasten your seatbelt, lock doors and keep windows closed. Don't pick up strangers. Only use cell phones with hands-free kits. Lock your valuables in your boot. Swim at beaches manned by lifeguards and only swim between the beacons. Ask your neighbour to watch your belongings while you are swimming. In rural areas, observe and respect the customs and culture of that area and use a registered tour guide.

Wellington street names are indicated on the curb stones on street corners. The street names are set in black on a painted yellow background.

Dial 1026 from any Telkom phone for time checks.

It is customary to tip caddies, taxi drivers, hotel and railway porters, stewards and waiters for good service. Accepted average tip is 10 - 15%.

VAT is levied on most products, services, meals and accommodation. Goods consigned or delivered overseas are exempt at point of sale. Tourists may apply for a refund of VAT on items purchased and taken out of the country, provided that the value exceeds R250.00.

ACVV Dienssentrum 021 873 4682

ACVV Sonskynklub 021 873 3617

ATKV 083 309 7411

Dahlia-vereniging 021 873 3605

Drakenstein Kunsvereniging 082 862 3649

Erfenis Komitee 074 112 2459

Hospice 021 873 6769

Klopse Unie 021 864 2338/ 084 664 2338

Lions Club 021 873 1328 / 082 259 1424

Ma's vir Wellington 021 873 2144/ 083 459 5961

Murray Kinderhuis 021 873 3834

Rotary Club 082 235 0120

Sunfield 021 873 5038

VLV 021 873 3291

Wamakersvallei Voortrekkers 021 864 1936

Wellington Landbouvereniging 021 864 1080

Bambi 021 873 2817

Hanekom Dagsorg 021 873 5014

Kabouterplaas 021 873 2475

Little Stars 021 864 2255

Lollypop Educare 021 873 4758

Pikkieland 021 873 3178

Bergrivier Primêr 021 864 1909

Groenberg Primêr 021 864 1126

Hugenote Laerskool 021 873 1362

Newton Primêr 021 873 2638

Soetendal Primêr 021 864 1076

Voor-Groenberg 021 864 1023

Wagenmakersvallei 021 864 1096

Bergrivier Sekondêr 021 873 2301

Hugenote Hoërskool 021 873 1078

Weltevrede Sekondêr 021 873 1559

CPUT 021 864 5200

Wamakersvallei Opleidingsentrum 021 873 5942

Wellington Prepatory School 021 864 3369

Athletics 021 467 2990/ 079 936 0532

Hockey 021 864 8500/ 082 378 0274

Jukskeiklub 021 873 2130

Cricket- Bergrivier 082 955 2407

Netball 021 873 1424/ 084 623 7422

Bowls 083 232 0572

Rugby - Newton 021 873 2301/ 076 776 0702

Soccer 021 873 2711/ 084 429 0007

Racing Pigeons 021 873 5088/ 083 234 5155

AME 021 873 3325

Betel Evangeliese Bond 021 873 3455

Calvynse Kerk Wellington 021 862 6441

Church of the Nazarene 021 864 2074

Metodiste Kerk 021 873 3572

NGK - Moedergemeente 021 873 1561

NGK - Wellington Oos 021 873 2690

St Alban's Church 021 873 1425

Timothy Ministry Team 021 873 6542

Worship Getaways Ministry 021 864 2042

Val du Charron 021 864 3398

Paarl Post 021 870 3700

Die Burger 021 406 2815