Cape Town International Airport 30 min
Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools) (26 min) A boulder-strewn trail through this rocky gorge leads to natural swimming pools & waterfalls. Cheetah Outreach (10 min) Preservation center for cheetahs & other predators, with education programs & animal encounters. Strand Beach (5 min) Long, wide expanse of white sand with calm, shallow water for swimming & a seaside promenade. Helderberg Nature Reserve (17 min) The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. Bikini Beach (12 min) Small, sandy beach dotted with rocks, backed by low-rise apartments & popular for surfing. Erinvale Golf Club (15 min) Golf facilities including a driving range, chipping & putting greens, backed by Helderberg mountain. Helderberg Mountain (27 min) Mountain featuring a nature reserve with concerts & a cafe, plus hiking trails with town views. Guru Tours (15 min) Sir Lowry's Pass (17 min) High-altitude road with views over peaks, popular paragliding spots & sightings of native baboons. Waterkloof Wine Tasting Lounge (18 min) Biodynamic winery with views of fields & peaks from a sleek, upscale restaurant & tasting lounge. Vergelegen Wine Estate (18 min) Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (42 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Root 44 Market (18 min) Stalls sell a variety of foods, plus furniture, art & other goods, in this busy indoor marketplace. Safaris&Tours (5 min) Elgin Valley (25 min) Highland area with numerous vineyards offering wine tastings, popular for mountain hikes & cycling. |