On Sundays I always have to urge to head for the mountains. Almost always that is. There are days that I just wish to stay in with a coffee and move over to the beach armed with a book. On the fourth Sunday in January I got up early to do a virtual walk as… Read More Overberg Hikes: Spooknek, Kleinmond
What will you find down by the water’s edge in Kleinmond’s Harbour? Sunset Cafe 🍦 for vegan, diabetic, lactose free and the usual ice cream. Roderick Resandt’s Vannie Hoek for freshest fish
Saturdays used to be a about sleeping in or going to the market but recently it became about climbing a mountain. It’s now about wanting to explore and make the most of the new-found freedom and the excitement of Spring. This past Saturday a group of girls headed for Kleinmond to hike the Three Sister… Read More Blooming Beautiful
The mountains of Kleinmond offer numerous hiking options. For starters, Jean’s Hill is a gateway hike. On its own this 2.6km loop trail is an appetiser for any hiker’s palate and a way to get aquinted with the walking routes of Kleinmond. Start at the Golf Club and hike on. In the mood for something… Read More Hiking Kleinmond
An open space where you can swim, play and pause. That’s Kleinmond’s Sandown Beach. With Blue Flag Status this Overberg beach is not just an amazing bit of coastline, it is also internationally recognised as an environmental asset to the rich tourism offerings of the Cape Whale Coast. Rotary has recently helped to make the… Read More Kleinmond Blue Flag Beach
Kleinmond Golf Club is not the biggest golf course in the Overberg. It’s also not the swishest. But it is authentic, very well priced and set in the most beautiful fynbos surroundings. A great place for people to learn how to play this game that used to be for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. Kleinmond Golf Club… Read More Golfing Around Kleinmond
Clarence Drive has been voted the Most Scenic Coastal Drive and on sunny days like today it is clear why this Overberg route compares well with the best of the rest. The road hugs False Bay, linking Gordon’s Bay with Rooiels, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay. In the 1930s three businessmen acquired Overberg farms with… Read More Going South on Clarence Drive
Stop off at the right places and you could feel as if you’ve had a break. I stopped at the following places in my neighbourhood and enjoyed the experiences – #likeatourist. Houw Hoek Farm Stall – always great for having a look around in this Bot River shop. Can’t get enough of the thick gooseberry jams, best-ever sausage… Read More Cape Whale Coast Pit Stops #TourismForAll
Hermanus is sooo close to Cape Town. Only 90 minutes away. A day out might feel like a holiday. The holiday that you need. Weather is mild. Lots to enjoy and explore. Start Early. To make the most of a day trip to Hermanus an early departure is recommended. Aim to have your morning coffee at Peregrine Farm… Read More Hermanus Day Tripping Tips #TourismForAll
I saved a little today by walking around the Kleinmond neighbourhood and looking at the livelihoods of others. Appreciating the normal. Not much budget needed to do this? My ultimate goal was to get some great fish & chips for lunch. I was told about Ocean Fisheries and Take-Aways in 9th Avenue. A small but well… Read More Kleinmond Pilgrimage
