On the 7th of June South Africa was added to Google’s network of locations that are included in Street View. Fairview was one of a handful of wineries to receive a little extra mapping.
Street View allows online users of Google Maps and Google Earth to wander the streets of the major cities of the world, with incredibly detailed photographs encompassing 360 degree views of the locations. After our visit from a Prius equipped with roof mounted camera turret, we have been looking forward to seeing how the visuals translate on the site. And we have not been disappointed!
The launch of the South African views is well timed to coincide with the kick off of the World Cup in just three days and I have no doubt that many visitors will be taking a sneak peak at where they will be staying, or giving their friends and family a virtual tour when they return from their time in SA.
When Google was planning their schedule for the required photography they approached a few Cape wine farms and we were fortunate to be included. According to their information release, this is the first comprehensive tour of a winelands region in the world. You can take a virtual trip through our Fairview vineyards along one of our farm roads, and see the view that gave the name to our farm for yourself. Enjoy.
Here’s a quick link to us on Google Maps.
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