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One of South Africas best kept secrets, Gordons Bay is ideally situated for either the world class beaches or internationally renowned vineyards. In nearby Somerset West, the worlds most acclaimed new world wine estate of Vergelegen awaits with its breathtaking wines and scenery. Meanwhile the stunning beaches of Kogel Bay, Camps Bay and Bikini Beach are all within easy reach.
One of the most famous excursions in the province is Cape Point a scenic hours drive away. This area is part of Table Mountain National Park.
The unmistakable site of Table Mountain entices visitors with its gentle or challenging, mountain walks. Or for the more restful or discerning visitor, the awesome cable car ride awaits.
Robben Island is both a South African and a global institution. This former political prison saw the controversial incarceration of Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko and Walther Sisulu for a number of years. The island is now one of South Africa most popular attractions and provides a tear-jerking spine tingling insight into life in the apartheid era.
For plane fans, a trip to the small airfield near Stellenbosch is worthwhile. The airfield has a club house and is idyllically surrounded by mountains. Sometimes one can even see aerobatics and loopings, or book a flight.
From October until November the Western Cape encounters its secret season. Hundreds of Southern Right, Brede and Minke whales can be seen along the coast in both Gordons Bay and along the route to Hermanus. A must see for wildlife lovers.
The Naval port of Simons Town situated around hour away from Gordons Bay is a quaint coastal town famous for its colonial Cape Dutch architecture as well as being home to Boulders Beach and the Jackass penguins.
Located behind Gordons Bay Guesthouse in the Hottentot Holland mountains is a national park and Steenbras Dam offering breathtaking views across false bay and beyond. There is a plethora of flora, fauna and wildlife in the area.
The botanical garden in Kirstenbosch, around 25 minutes away, is home to an excess of 13,000 varying types of fynbos and plays host to a number of concerts in the Summer
Gordons Bay has a unique feature in that it possesses both an old and a new harbour - the only place in South Africa!
Numerous water sport activities aqe also available including deep sea fishing shark cage diving, sailing, canoeing etc or one can take just a gentle sunset cruise.
Cape Town is also home to the Super 14s rugby side, Vodacom Stormers as well as Western Province cricket and rugby teams. Sahara Park, Newlands has been described as the worlds finest cricket ground by many experts and has the awe inspiring backdrop of Table Mountain.
The Mother City will also play host to the 2010 FIFA World Cup at the newly developed Green Point Stadium a mere 40 minute drive from the Guest House.
Without question, one of the worlds most unforgettable and breathtaking drives is right here in Gordons Bay along Clarence Drive. The winding, rocky coastal road from Gordons Bay to Hermanus is a must! En route, you can stop off at the nearby Stoney Point and witness the hundreds of breeding Jackass penguins, rock dassies.
We look forward to welcoming you to South Africa...the worlds most fascinating destination!
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