Sporting & Leisure Activities
Attractions and activities:
Beaches and swimming (warm water). Walks, watersports, sunsets, surfing, swimming, sunbathing, photography, coastal drives, quaint harbours and so much more to do.
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A round trip from Gordon's Bay through to Hermanus and back to Somerset West over the Sir Lowry's mountain pass is an absolute must! We reckon that this is the most scenic coastal drive in the world!
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Whale Watching Between June And December each year the False Bay coastline is visited by hundreds of Southern Right whales.
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Charter Cruises. Cruises leave daily from Gordon's Bay Harbour and Harbour Island. View the Helderberg from the deck of a boat.
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Steenbras Dam. The 4km road from Gordon's Bay to the dam situated on top of the Hottentots Holland mountain range offers magnificent views of the Helderberg. The dam is surrounded by 1200 hectares of pine plantations within which lie several secluded picnic areas, braai spots and even overnight accommodation. The waters are stocked with trout and fishing is permissible with a permit.
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Butterfly World. Just half an hour from Oceana Palms you'll find the largest butterfly park in Africa where butterflies fly freely in a beautiful covered tropical garden. A must for all tourists.
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Wineland Tours. Oceana Palms is located within 20 km from the Stellenbosch Winelands boundary where Helderberg and Boland winelands meet and overlap.
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Golf. The Helderberg boasts three 18-hole golf courses. Erinvale, Somerset West and Strand. You are spoiled for choice if golf is your game. Somerset West has truly magnificent golf courses where you can enjoy a day of sporting excellence in a picturesque setting!
Strand - Cape Town - A golf lover's paradise
Local Attractions - Helderberg
The Cape Helderberg, or Helderberg basin, is one of the most visually dramatic areas in the Cape, with the Hottentots Holland and Helderberg Mountain ranges creating a powerful backdrop against which the valley descends into vineyards and finally on to a coastline swept with warm waters and effortlessly white, sandy beaches. Other attractions in the Helderberg include:
Shark Cage Diving. A once-in-a-lifetime experience is to come face to face with a Great White Shark. An exciting day adventure from Oceana Palms , leaving early in the morning and returning in the evening. An adrenaline rush.
Helderberg Nature Reserve. Open 7 days a week, this is one of the natural treasures of the Helderberg. A nature lover's paradise of fynbos and birds. Beautiful scenic walks range in intensity from gentle to longer routes for the more energetic. Very popular restaurant and information centre.
Vintage Train Rides. Enjoy a vintage train ride up the magnificent Sir Lowry's Pass rail route with spectacular views over False Bay all the way to Table Mountain. Twice-weekly departures from Somerset West Station during December and January holiday periods.
Eco-tours: Quad bikes and motorbikes. Trail riding on motorcycles and quad bikes in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. 1600 plant species grow in this magnificent area alone. The routes have been designed by nature conservation personnel. A must for the adventure lover.
Horse Riding Trails. A horse lover's paradise, the area provides opportunities to take in trails between mountains, sea, vineyards and next to the many nature reserves in the area as well as offering horse riding on the beach. Those who can ride will experience a truly memorable Cape adventure.
Caledon Spa and Casino. Over the beautiful Sir Lowry's mountain pass to the natural warm-water spa that caters for day visitors. Visit the Caledon Casino, and end your day with a meal at one of the restaurants before heading home.
Day trips.We can arrange day trips to Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Cape Town, False Bay, Cape Point Nature Reserve and The Overberg
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