Leave the city and drive towards the mountains of the wine country before continuing towards the coast. Drive through the seaside towns of the Strand with its beautiful beaches, and Gordon’s Bay nestled below the slopes of the Hottentots Holland Mountains. This is a charming fishing village with magnificent views across False Bay, and on a clear day Cape Point can be seen in the distance.
Continue along the spectacular Marine Drive, which cuts along the mountain slopes and overlooks a precipitous and rocky coast. During the whale season, between July and November, Southern Right Whales are often seen along this drive.
Drive further along the coastline passing the white sandy beaches of Koelbaai and the villages of Rooiels, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay. This area has a wealth of flowering plants and one can visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, famous for the beautiful Red Disa and the flowering fynbos of the area. Take a walk through the reserve and up the slopes of the mountains to the waterfall in Disa Kloof where some of the indigenous trees of the Cape can be seen. Continue on, over the Bot River and into the Walker Bay area and the charming village of Hermanus.
For wine enthusiasts a stop is made en route at the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde valley where the cool maritime climate creates ideal conditions for the growing of Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grapes. Here, wine farms such as Bouchard Finlayson, Hamilton Russell and Whalehaven Wines produce acclaimed wines.
Because of its shallow, sandy beaches this area is where many of the Southern Right Whales come to mate and calve. Whales often come very close to the shore in Hermanus, and there are some excellent vantage points from the cliff paths that run from one end of town to the other. After lunch at one of the seafood restaurants in the village, there will be time to browse at the many stores and craft markets in the town.
Return to the city over the Hottentots Holland Mountains, driving through the apple growing regions of Grabouw and Elgin, and stopping on the spectacular Sir Lowry’s Mountain Pass for beautiful views of the Cape Peninsula.
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4 comments:
Taking the coast road to Hermanus is one of the most beautiful drives I have ever been on. I really reccommend it.
Hermanus is such a lovely small town. Perfect for a weekend getaway!
You gotta love Hermanus. I can't wait for the festival!
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