Wolseley is situated in the picturesque Breede River Valley, 14 km from Tulbagh, 15 km from Ceres and 40km from Worcester. Wolseley is surrounded by the Waaihoek, Waterval and Witzenberg mountains, which are often covered with snow in winter.

In 1875 a railway from Wellington to the farm Goedgevonden was completed. Two blockhouses dating back to Anglo Boer War can still be seen next to the railway line. Contact the Tourist Information to organise a visit. The town is on a watershed and contributes water to both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.