Hello Lifestyle Team Roundup of the best Things To Do in Autumn 2026

Where do you go for a cosy lunch?

Either the Eatery at Winshaw Vineyards in Stellenbosch – a hidden gem on a boutique winery – or The Vine Bistro at Glenelly. Their robust reds paired with French dishes on a rainy afternoon always hit the spot.

Your autumn wine of choice – and where you’re drinking it?

Right now it’s the Arum Special Séries Mourvèdre – full-bodied, fruit-forward and developed by Jennifer Hugé, beverage director of the FYN Group, in collaboration with Boschendal. I love sipping it settled into one of the leather booths in Arum’s bar area.

One Winelands destination that defines autumn for you?

Maison Estate, without a doubt. Wine tasting followed by lunch in the garden at Chefs Warehouse comes with uninterrupted views of the surrounding Franschhoek Valley – vineyards glowing in autumn colour, seasonal dishes on the table and that crisp mountain air setting the scene.

A beauty ritual or treatment you lean into as the season shifts?

Autumn is when I book massages on repeat – cooler days call for deeper resets. I love a bespoke treatment at the spa inside the new Spier Hotel, where they tailor each session to exactly what your body needs. When I want something more immersive, Cape Herbal Bath House is a true indulgence.