The sunny season is coming, and there are no more excuses to be stuck to your couch! It's time to get out there. Whatever your vibe, you'll find something on our list of 'what to do' that will get your engine revving — whether you're in Cape Town, Joburg or Durban!

OUT AND ABOUT CAPE TOWN

Chelsea Flower show at home
(5-14 September)

A chance to enjoy the display that won both a gold medal and the President's Most Creative Award at the 2008 Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in London. Entitled 'The Heat Is On', it displays the dramatic effects of climate change on our unique fynbos biosphere.

Venue: Kirstenbosch Gardens, visit www.sanbi.org

Flowers galore!
(5-14 September)

Amble through the beautiful gardens of the Cellars Hohenort and enjoy tea and scones on the veranda.

Venue: Cellars Hohenort, 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia. Contact them on +27 21 797 5335 for more information.

Hermanus Whale Festival
(24-28 September)

Don't miss the whale-watching season! What better place to watch them frolic than in Hermanus?

For more information contact them on +27 28 313 0927 or visit www.whalefestival.co.za

Diamonds and dust
(14 August-31 January)

At the Scratch Patch thousands of polished gemstones cover the floor and visitors are invited to sift through to find their favourites. It's also one of the world's largest gemstone factories!

Simon's Town, call +27 21 786 2020 or visit www.scratchpatch.co.za

Tea at the Mount Nelson
(14 August-31 January)

Tea at Mount Nelson is a grand affair, and now they have a new tea menu which offers innovative leaf teas — the way they are meant to be served. A perfect refresher during summer!

76 Orange Street. Call +27 21 483 1737 for more information or visit www.mountnelson.co.za

Seal Island

This is a fun, but rather smelly cruise from either Simon's Town harbour or Hout Bay harbour to one of the seal colonies!

Boats leave from Hout Bay and Simon's Town marinas. Contact them on +27 83 257 7760 (Simon's Town) or +27 82 658 7055 (Hout Bay) or visit www.boatcompany.co.za

How about a bit of Laserquest?

If the weather's not as sunny as you would like, how about a shootout with your friends! It's great exercise!

Stadium on Main, Main Rd, Claremont. Contact them on +27 21 683 7296 or viist www.laserquest.co.za

Rocking the Daisies
(3-5 October)

A three-day eco-friendly music festival in beautiful Darling. Camp, party or just chill out.

Cloof Wine Estate, Darling. Visit www.rockingthedaisies.com

Robertson Wine on the River
(17-19 October)

Taking place on the banks of the Breede River, this annual festival offers wine tasting and a chance to meet the winemakers as well as live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.

For more information contact them on +27 23 626 3167 or visit www.wineonriver.com

International Kite Festival
(25-26 October)

Africa's biggest kite festival brings professional kiters from all over the world. Local visitors can bring along their own kites, and enjoy the food stalls, live entertainment and more…

Zandvlei, Muizenberg. Call them on +27 21 697 3566

Bring on the beer!
(16 August-31 January)

A tour covering the whole brewing process, right up to enjoying a beer in the brewery's pub.

Boundary Road, Newlands. Visit www.sabreweries.com