The towns of simonstown, kalk bay, noordhoek and muizenberg are all within 20 minutes as well as cape point and cape of good hope less than 35 mins, and dont forget the penguins and ostrich farm. Now that weve mentioned the best train ride in cape town, here are the top attractions in simons town. Beach and bay situated just above fish hoek beach offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation, with unobstructed views over fish hoek and false bay. Activities in and around the glencairn area include the atlantic rail steam train, elsies peak walk, scratch patch and fish hoek beach. At their world famous scratch patch you can rustle around among the thousands of tumblepolished gemstones that cover the floor and fill a small bag with stones to take home with you.
Accommodation comprises either 2 single beds, a queensize, or a kingsize bed in 2 comfortable rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. Oceans echo is a 2min away from the jagger walk which leads. Under new management, a whale of a time is now owned by archie theunissen and ivan york, two business partners who are committed to ensuring that your stay at a whale of a time is a memorable one. Self catering apartment, flatlet accommodation in fish hoek 2. Fish hoek is home to an early stone age historic site where the remains of the 12 000 yearold man with a collection of stoneage tools was found. This scenic journey cannot be done in greater style. Boulders swimming beach best wind protection and entertainment from penguins.
An authentic, old steam engine pulls carriages filled with passengers from cape town to simons town and back again. Our original and now worldfamous scratch patch was started in simons town in 1970. Scratching through all the stones is well worth it for. The nearest airport is cape town international, 34km from fish hoek. Due to current covid19 situation, we of course like everywhere else had some cancellations at our guest house. Noordhoek farm village, cafe roux restaurant and play area. You can explore cape town with friends and family without spending a fortune. Simons town is a maritime naval town and home to the african penguin colony at boulders beach.
Beach and bay is within walking distance from fish hoek beach, kalk bay, simons town, cape point nature reserve and chapmans peak drive. Dont forget to browse through the mineral world gift shop for some great gifts to take home. The family will love splashing around at fish hoek beach and its gentle waves. Accommodation comprises either 2 single beds, a queen. Rotary labyrinth glencairn longest labyrinth in south africa 3km book at camp warden koos burger. Southern africa is often considered the gemstone capital of the world as almost half of the. Fish hoek sits between all the busy hubs of the warm ocean. About scratch patch at simons town southern africa is often considered the gemstone capital of the world as almost half of the worlds gemstones are found in this part of the world.
The scratch patch and mineral world gemstone shop is an awe. Scratch patch where you can go scratch in the patch for jewels semi precious stones peers cave where the fish hoek man was found. Scratch patch cape town central 2020 all you need to know. We have 3 days left after the garden route will have already stayed in central capetown and want a seaside town with a nice beach to occupy my 7 and 4 year olds. Fish hoek popular attractions browse our directory of popular attractions in fish hoek.
Southern africa is often considered the gemstone capital of the world as almost half of the worlds gemstones are found in this part of the wor. We were refused entry as its an 18 hole course and we wouldnt. About scratch patch, simons town in glencairn travelground. One of the most popular and convenient places to see and buy gemstones. The 30 best places in fish hoek, cape town best price. To help you plan your visit, here is our guide to the best places and shopping areas in fish hoek. Now visitors to cape town can experience the amazing beauty and variety of gemstones for which this area is famous. Choose your simons town accommodation for a historical, relaxed getaway in. Imhoff farm with blue plate restaurant, play area and farmyard animals. At the scratch patch in simons town, you can have loads of fun scratching for your favourite tumblepolished gemstones from thousands of polished stones that quite literally cover the floor. Scratch patch simonstown places on south africa map, 90. Fish hoek the picturesque village of fish hoek boasts one of cape towns safest swimming beaches. The 40 best places in fish hoek, cape town best price.
A wide variety of tumblepolished gemstones are found in the scratch patch, such as tigers eye, rose quartz, amethyst, jasper, agates and crystals. Fish hoek is famous for its safe, familyoriented swimming beach. The clovelly country club za is one of the finest 18hole picturesque golf courses and driving ranges in the country located in the beautiful silvermine valley in the fish hoek valley. One of the most popular and convenient places to see and buy gemstones and gemstone products is at the scratch patch and. Is one better than the other as a place to stay with kids.
Visiting scratch patch in simons town is something different to. Southern africa is often considered the gemstone capital of the world as almost half of the worlds gemstones are found in this part of the world. This accommodation is set 1 mile from pisces divers. Today fish hoek is regarded as a suburb of greater cape town and lies on the railway line from the central business district of that city to simons town in the south. A new sport that has really taking off in this area is kite flying. Come and stay in one of the original farm buildings in fish hoek, within a stones throw of the beach. Select from our best shopping destinations in fish hoek without breaking the bank. Fish hoek beach was awarded blue star status and is great for a less crowded beach experience.
The scratch patch mining for kids in simons town if you take a trip out to simons town or cape point, stop off at the topstones factory. Scratch patch at simons town in simons town, cape town. With colourful, original victorian bathing boxes providing a jaunty atmosphere, this beach also sports a childrens playground, a refreshment kiosk, restaurant and secure parking. I have a large collection of precious stones and decided to visit scratch patch during my visit to cape town. Wake up to the most breath taking, majestic views any time of the year, that allows you to feel as thou you are floating on the ocean bed. This self catering apartment provides spacious, wellappointed, upmarket accommodation with magnificent views across false bay. Fish hoek beach 5km drive very safe life guards in summer. Scratch patch and mineral world simons town, cape town. The crags self catering apartment, flatlet accommodation in fish hoek 0. For this reason, experiencing the amazing beauty and variety of gemstones is a must for visitors to cape town. It is a place where you can have loads of fun scratching for your favourite tumblepolished gemstones from thousands of polished stones that quite literally cover the floor. It is approximately 30 kilometers by road from fish hoek to the centre of cape town, a journey that can take anything from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the traffic. South africa is the gemstone capital of the world with almost half the worlds precious stones found here. Restaurants, coffee shops and shops are within easy walking distance of ontherocks.
Visiting scratch patch in simons town is something different to do for the whole family. Scratch around for your favourite in a vast bed of gemstones entertainment for children and adults alike. Travelled over 30 minutes from muizenberg in the traffic and the rain with my little girl to play. Boat cruise off simons bay in simons town, cape town.
It has since been copied in other parts of the world. Self catering house, cottage, chalet accommodation in fish hoek 2. A visit to the scratch patch is great fun for children and adults too as you pick and choose from the masses of brightly coloured gemstones. Take a walk along the catwalk or jagger walk as it is officially known in the morning, and in. With a stay at albatross guest house in cape town simons town, youll be convenient to simons town museum and boulders beach. We even have two water sports clubs ran by olympic and national champions. I could go on and on, fish hoek truly is the hidden gem of the peninsula. Access to the beach is via jager walk which also has a charming natural pool in the rocks. For this reason, experiencing the amazing beauty and variety. Activities to do with kids in cape town whalewatchers. Charming simons town is steeped in history and tradition, yet has many activities on offer from boat trips to kayaking, beaches, museums, golfing, fishing, and the very popular scratch patch.
Rummage through the scratch patch to purchase a wide variety of polished stones or browse through the exclusive jewellery on offer. Fun things to do in cape town for under r50 posted by michelle on wed november 15, 2017 in summer in cape town. Zip print 14 kommetjie rd, fish hoek, 7975 fish hoek, western cape, south africa rated 4. Marine overview the marina the harbour yacht office cape town cruise terminal. View the scratch patch and mineral world outlet, simons town in a larger map. Kids can go wild here, not just at the beach but try the scratch patch on the edge of simonstown.
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