Noordhoek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Noordhoek
Noordhoek
Photo by Bjorn Lundberg
Photo by Bjorn Lundberg
Photo by Keely Butler

Ride horses along white-sand beaches and gaze up at the picturesque mountains in this artistic neighbourhood beside a nature reserve.

At the foot of the imposing Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek is known for its scenic coastline and beaches. It is near a stunning nature reserve and contains a dramatic shipwreck on the main beach. Stroll leisurely along the coast and admire the charming houses facing the water.

Relax on the white sand of Noordhoek Beach with a view of the mountains to the side. The 5-mile-long (8-kilometre) stretch of sand is surrounded by natural features, including rock formations, wetlands and coastal shrubland known as fynbos.

Admire the Slangkop Lighthouse, which is Afrikaans for Snake Head, at the beach’s southern end. At 112 feet (34 metres) high, it stakes a claim as the tallest cast-iron lighthouse in South Africa. See the shipwreck of the Kakapo, which mistook Chapman’s Peak for the Cape of Good Hope.

The district has a relaxed atmosphere, with many artists working here and animals roaming through gardens and green spaces. Spot peacocks and suricats or meerkats and gaze up at black eagles and owls.

Travel through the Silvermine Nature Reserve, which is part of the enormous Table Mountain National Park. Trek along footpaths winding up and down the hills and enjoy a picnic beside a reservoir. Admire the serenity of this secluded park just a short drive south of the city.

Stay at one of the many guesthouses and villas that decorate the coast. Take a trip along the mesmerizing Chapman’s Peak Drive, which wraps around its namesake mountain and offers spectacular views of the sparkling ocean below. Take part in the Cape Argus Cycle Race and the Two Oceans Marathon on this road.

Noordhoek is at the northern point of the Cape Peninsula in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. Overlooking Hout BayOpens in a new window on the Atlantic Coast, the district is opposite Kalk BayOpens in a new window, St. James and MuizenbergOpens in a new window. Take a train to one of these villages followed by a short taxi journey to get here. Alternatively, drive south from central Cape Town for 19 miles (30 kilometres).


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Groot Constantia Winery

Constantia

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.

Constantia
Hout Bay Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Hout Bay

Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hout Bay
Simon\'s Town

Simon's Town

Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.

Simon's Town
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Bakoven

Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Bakoven
Camps Bay showing mountains, general coastal views and a coastal town

Camps Bay

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

Camps Bay
Simon\'s Town which includes boating, mountains and a luxury hotel or resort

Cape Peninsula

If you're spending time in Cape Peninsula, check out sights like Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Simonstown Station or Glencairn Station.

Cape Peninsula


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