Platform 62 Tourism Centre

Welcome to

PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre

PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre is a hybrid centre that offers miscellaneous entertainment for the entire family. The centre consists of a unique Wine Boutique with wines from all over the Western Cape. We also offer Arts & Crafts, CRestaurant & offee shop with a safe playing area for children, tourist Information Centre and accommodation booking office, free parking and clean restrooms. The centre is ideal for the tour operator to showcase the area and its produce to domestic and international tourists. Local residents often spend time at the centre, enjoying good wine, dried fruit and excellent coffee. The well-known Route 62 starts at the centre and meanders to Kareedouw near Port Elizabeth. PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre is +-180km from Cape Town and serves as an ideal Pit Stop. PLATFORM 62 is situated in the centre of Route 62 surrounded by beautiful vineyards and the famous Langeberg mountains.

Heritage and Name

PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre honours the Ashton landmark and National Monument, the 14CRB 2010 locomotive, parked at the centre. The locomotive was the inspiration for the name of the centre.
The name PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre was selected from a “name the mall” competition held by the local newspaper, the Montagu Mail. “PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre” was chosen for the connection with the steam locomotive and Route 62.
PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre is a place from which to launch new ideas or concepts.

The Rustic Shed Restaurant and Coffee Shop

The *The Rustic Shed Restaurant * at PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre is focused on both tourists and local residents. Light meals and stunning coffee served by friendly staff makes this a worthwhile stop. The specialty is Traditional Malay BOBOTIE and RICE, while hamburgers and quiche is also a definite favourite.
An excellent blend of coffee is enjoyed. Make that a bottomless cup of coffee You can relax with a piece of cake outdoors under the trees or umbrellas or indoors amongst beautiful art.

Business Opportunities for entrepreneurs

PLATFORM 62 New stalls are attracted to the venue. The Tourism Centre is a venture that enables Wine Cellars, Restauranteers & Coffee-shop Owner, Arts & Crafts, Artists Events Manager and many more to exhibit their products. To exhibit your work or to start your own stall at PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre please contact us at info@platform62.co.za or phone us at 023 6151834

Traveling time:

The Cape Metropolis is approximately 180-200 km from Ashton. 1 hour 45mins traveling by vehicle, two and a half hours traveling by bus and three hours traveling by truck. This makes PLATFORM 62 Tourism Centre the ideal pit-stop from Cape Town. (Worcester may be too close for a first stop.) That leaves travelers the options of Robertson and Ashton with the towns of Montagu (10 minutes) and Swellendam following 45 minutes further along the Route 62.