Betty's Bay - Activities
Penguins
Visit the Jackass Penguin colony at Stony Point and see one of the only
breeding colonies in their natural habitat from the purpose built walkway
that meanders across the dunes
www.viewoverberg.com/PenquinPage.asp
Harold Porter Botanical Garden
This beautiful, secluded garden is set between mountain and sea, in the
heart of the Cape fynbos region and encompasses 10 hectares of cultivated
fynbos garden and 190.5 hectares of pristine natural fynbos. http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/harold-porter
Dune Surfing
Surf the Blesberg Dune above Silversands Beach with Jackazz
www.wheretostay.co.za/activities/jackazz/
Beaches
Betty’s Bay boasts several fine beaches to be found along its 14km
coastline:
1. Main Beach – turn left from Porter Drive almost opposite Café Jack into
Anglers Way, and
then first right (Access Road) which leads to the dune parking area. This beach is popular
with swimmers and surfers alike.
www.uncoverthecape.co.za/local-attractions/beaches/bettys-bay-main-beach/index.htm
2. Silversands Beach – Continue down Porter Drive from Café Jack for +/- 2 kms,
then turn left into Park Road and park at the end from where a path runs
through the dunes to the beach
http://www.uncoverthecape.co.za/local-attractions/beaches/silver-sands/index.htm
3. Jocks Bay – Continue along Clarence Drive towards Kleinmond from Café
Jack. Just past the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens on your left, turn
right down Cliff Drive. This smaller beach which
is sheltered provides the perfect seaside place for families with small
children.
Fishing
There is rich fishing in Betty’s Bay both from the beaches and from the
rocks along the coast. Fish such as steenbras and galjoen are commonly
caught in the season. Check out the fishing season, rules and regulations
first. http://www.overbergangling.co.za
Kogelberg Biosphere
Explore the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. The first biosphere in South
Africa to be proclaimed by UNESCO. It includes the whole Hangklip-Kleinmond
area. It is often referred to as being the 'heart of the fynbos kingdom'.
It is home to 1 600 different fynbos species.
www.kogelbergbiospherereserve.co.za
Palmiet River Rafting
The Palmiet River tumbles through the Fynbos covered mountains of the
Kogelberg Nature Reserve. A friendly stream during the summer months,
winter rainfall turns the river into an exciting white water adventure
http://www.gravity.co.za/activities/rafting/palmiet-river
Wild Horses of Kleinmond
Of special interest are the wild horses, roaming free in the marshlands
surrounding Kleinmond. Believed to be South Africa's only herd of wild
horses in a wetland habitat, you might catch a glimpse of them at the Bot
River Lagoon area, next to Rooisand Nature Reserve. Take some time to also
watch the fabulous bird life there from the boardwalk or from within the
bird hide.
http://www.getbirding.com/?p=1466
