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Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered! Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!

Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!

Whether it is for a fun, adventurous or tranquil and relaxing getaway....Hangklip-Kleinmond, have the entire itenerary needed to fulfil and EXCEED all your wildest expectations!

This magnificent coastal area starts off the historical Clarence Drive from Rooi Els; Pringle Bay along to Betty's Bay and finishes off in the picturesque little coastal town of Kleinmond. With the mere exhilaration of finding oneself literally INSIDE the world renowned Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, is by far not something that can be topped easily...or NOT at all, anywhere else in the world!

With a welcoming blessing like this, the expectation of everything else is for some more then satisfactory but JUST satisfying, is JUST NOT in our vocabulary. We aim  to exceed and surpass our visitor experience and once and for all put all myths about 'what to expect from small towns' to rest. Less than 112 kilometres from Cape Town, Hangklip-Kleinmond is truely a veritable trove of treasurs just waiting to be uncovered.

Whether it is just  drive through, a day trip or a holiday...Hangklip-Kleinmond has an endless array of activities and interest to suit anyone's need.

Starting from Rooi Els

  • Be amazed by the incredible panoramic view you'll encounter as you drive into town on Clarence Drive, built during the Second World War by Italian POW's
  • Enjoy a tasty Sunday Roast at the village's lively country pub, popular with locals, families and weekend bikers.
  • Walk along the scenic beach and watch the lively baboon troupes at play. (But keep your distance and watch your picnic!)

Onwards to Pringle Bay

  • Take a trip down memory lane by visiting the Hangklip Hotel, nestled at the foot of the beatiful Cape  Hangklip, built in 1939 and dating back before the Second World War
  • Go sand  boarding off Blesberg, which stands at a whopping 25 m tall with a potential rn of +400 meters.
  • Be intrigued by the stories of the wreched Dutch Ternate & De Grendel, whilst enjoying the epicurean delights at many of our superb local restaurants.
  • Kick off your 'city shoes' and go take a stroll to Maasbaai, where you may be lucky enough to spot the Khoisan Fish traps at low tide, dating back some 100 000 years.
  • Pop into one of the best biscuit factories in the Overberg area. With the greatest selection to choose from, chances are great that you will be tempted to fill a shopping bag and take some home!
  • Go on a tasteful journey through the town, uncovering some of the best cuisine in the area
  • Be led by the compass of long-departed seafarers and catch an outside glimpse of the evocative Cape Hangklip Lighthouse.

Through to Betty's Bay

  • Wake up with the birds by visiting Stony Point, one of ONLY three, land-based penguin colonies in Africa
  • Scuba dive, angle or kite surf at appropriate spots along the coast.
  • For a bit of history, visit the grounds of the Whaling Station, dating back to 1912
  • Follow your radar and have a peep at the military barracks of the soldiers manning the old radar station.
  • Open up a picnic basket and blanket at Dawidskraal or just laze the day by the lake
  • Celebrate the King Protea, the Red Disa and other unique flora at the  Harold  Porter National Botanical Garden.
  • Get a real rush of adrenaline at Silver Sanda Beach, with an array of beach sports, including sand boarding, surfing or paragliding.
  • Be sure not to miss a visit to the local chocolate factory!

Ending off in Kleinmond

  • Swim, river raft, go blackwater tubing or mountain biking in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve
  • Join our local Fynbos pickers on a fynbos picking hike
  • Saddle up your horses and  go ride along the beach down to the Bot River mounth.
  • Hire a canoe at the Kleinmond beach down to  the Bot River Estuary
  • Ramble along the coastal path to Palmiet, honouring the lost souls at the gravesite of the Gustav Adolf shipwreck.
  • For the intrepid, take a hike into the fynbos-laden hills of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve
  • Take a stroll down the scenic Harbour Road, while exploring the many arts, crafts, shops and restaurants.
  • Pop into the Kleinmond library to glimpse the unique tapestry of local history, taking you back to the Ossewa days.
  • Enjoy local delicacies at Singleton's Kaffee while stumping your feet to 'Die Stoepsitters'  band.
  • Sidle down to Lagoon Road, where more historic treasures such as Hans Die Skipper, Albertyn Huis and Preekboom is found.
  • Go glam by booking a spa treatment or a round of golf at the Arabella, one of the world's top rated golf  courses and spa.
  • End the day by 'going wild' and perchance get a glimpse of our well-known feral wild horses at Rooisand Nature Reserve

After a long and exhausting day of eco-scaping in nature, best is to kick off your shoes, inhale in the beautiful surrounds and cheers to glass of wine produced by our local vineyards. One thing is for sure, Hangklip-Kleinmond is definately worth a pit stop which in this case....will leave you coming back for more!

 

 

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Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!
Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!
Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!
Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!
Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!
Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!
Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!
Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered!

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Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered! 2011-07-22 08:43:21 marie-louise
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marie-louise Reviewed by marie-louise    July 22, 2011
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Adventure for all

Gravity is a Cape Town based adventure company and we have chosen Hangklip-Kleinmond as one of our areas of operation. It has so much to offer the adventurous spirit, and all just over an hour from Cape Town! Some of the highlight include whitewater rafting and tubing on the Palmiet River - world class whitewater in a pristine environment! This is also the perfect place to learn to paddle, whether you are into kayaking or training to be a river guide. It's also ideal for school groups, who can paddle, hike and climb, all whilst being accommodated in one of two youth camps, both in beautiful settings. We love it and you will too!

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Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered! 2011-07-21 16:07:00 trisa@icon.co.za
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trisa@icon.co.za Reviewed by trisa@icon.co.za    July 21, 2011
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Dankie!

As 'n inwoner, kon ek nie vir 'n beter dorp gevra het nie. Ons dorp word uitstekend bestuur, die natuur is wonderskoon en ons Toerisme-kantoor is TOPS!

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Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered! 2011-07-21 15:49:24 elbi
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elbi Reviewed by elbi    July 21, 2011
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Life Changing!

We visited Pringle Bay as part of a 3-week trip, fell in love with the surroundings and the residents (including the baboons!) and ended up buying a plot and building a house to retire to in a couple of years time. Paradise!

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Hangklip-Kleinmond - a TREASURE trove of jewels...just waiting to be discovered! 2011-07-21 14:56:47 Dreams
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Dreams Reviewed by Dreams    July 21, 2011
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Perfect Getaway!

We fell in love with Pringle Bay - it's stunning beach, relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. We started looking for a plot and "ended up" buying the house we made into Dreams. Pringle Bay is indeed the place to come to should you wish to really get away from the busy working and noisy city life. Only an hours drive - taking you along the beautiful Clarence Marine Drive - from Cape Town International Airport. Stroll along the beach, splash in the river mouth, fish from the shore, walk on the gravel road while your children cycle, enjoy the sunsets over the sea and watch the stars before falling asleep to the sound of the sea - knowing you will be waking up to the beautiful surroundings the very next day. This is indeed the place to come! Visit our website for more information and photos of Dreams and the Pringle Bay area - www.daydreams.co.za .

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