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Hazendal Wine Estate

Ronell Wiid took over the winemaking reins of this historic, lavishly restored 1699 estate in January 1998. Light al fresco lunches are served in the courtyards of the wine tasting centre and picnics are available in season on the lawns of the Estate. Hazendal also offers a superb conference centre. Faberge jewellery can also be viewed on the Estate and the Russian Art Gallery / Marvol Museum moved from Cape Town City Centre to Hazendal in April 1999. Situated on the Bottelary road, Kuils River. Tel: +27 21 903 5034 Fax: +27 21 903 0057
Email: hazendal@icon.co.za

Helderberg Art Route

Thirteen Helderberg artists and crafters open their homes to the public on the last Sunday of every month. This allows one to meet artists at work in their studios. African art, country craft, sculpture, pottery, jewellery and glassware are, amongst others, to be found en route. The organiser, Wendy Craig, can be contacted at Tel: +27 21 852 4359

Helderberg Nature Reserve

This nature reserve is one of the treasures of the Helderberg region. It starts at the foothills of the Helderberg Mountain, where families picnic in the shade of ancient oaks amidst rolling lawns, and reaches up the mountainside to places where hardy fynbos plants cling to the steep slopes. An educational centre, funded jointly by the Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve and the Somerset West Municipality, is well utilised by local schools and organisations in the important task of educating both adults and children about conservation.

Birds are abundant in the reserve and over the years some 169 species have been recorded. A complete bird list and guide is available at the Maskew Miller Information Centre in the reserve. Several species of small antelope occur in the reserve and visitors may be privileged to spot Grey Duiker, Grysbok and Steenbok. Bontebok have also been reintroduced. Snakes are often seen but one may come across a mole snake, Cape Cobra of puff adder. Bear in mind that the last two are highly poisonous and should bee given a wide berth.
Verster Street, Somerset West Tel: +27 21 8516982 Fax: +27 21  8516982 

Helderberg Wine Route c/o Vergelegen

Tel: +27 21 8471334 Info Fax: +27 21 8471608

A short 15 minute drive from Cape Town airport takes one to the heart of the Helderberg Wine Route, which lies near the town of Somerset West and just a short distance from the equally renowned wine producing areas of Stellenbosch and Paarl.

Het Post Huijs

Built late 18th century. The oldest structure along the False Bay Coast. It was built from stone and acted as a policing post for the Dutch East India Company.
Tel: +27 21 788 7035 Fax: +27 21 788 4120

Holy Trinity Church in Kalk Bay

This stone church with a thatched roof was built in 1874. The original windows are regarded of the finest in the Cape. 36 Main Rd, Kalk Bay  Tel: +27 21 788 1641

House Zonnekus

The seaside residence of the late Sir De Villiers Graaff, which dates back to 1929 has been beautifully restored and can be viewed from the Milnerton beach.
Located on Woodbridge Island, off Otto du Plessis Drive.

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Imhoff's Gift

Opposite Ocean View on Kommetjie Rd lies the historic Imhoff's Gift - granted in 1743 to Cristina Diemer. It has been converted into a community centre.
Tel: +27 21 783 4545  Fax: +27 21 783 2805

Indoor Putt-Putt

Another way of passing your time at Tyger Valley Centre or N1 City Shopping Centre. Tel: +27 21 914 1822 / 595 1170

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Janssens Town Hall

In the early days of Milnerton the hall was built as a tea bungalow and later used as casino.   It was located at the end of the Railway line from Cape Town and served as the refreshment stop for the horse fraternity on a outing to the races at the Ascot Turf Club. Jansen Rd., Milnerton
Tel.: +27 21 550 1111 for bookings

Jubilee Square in Simon's Town

Pride of place is given to Jean Doyle's sculpture of Able Seaman Just Nuisance, erected by public subscription in remembrance of the Great Dane who befriended and assisted naval ratings during World War II.

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Kalk Bay Harbour

One of Kalk Bay's attractions, are the fishing boats returning with their catches to the Harbour. As the boats nose their way between the harbour walls usually around noon eager crowds throng the quayside. Fresh and fried fish is sold from this busy little harbour.

Khayelitsha Craft Market (Anglican church)

African dolls, leatherwork on display. Choir music from Khayelitsha Arts Forum and Ekhaya Cultural Society. Tel: +27 21 316 429 / 542 963

King's Court (National monument)

A Victorian House dating back to 1890. Church St, Durbanville.
Tel: +27 21 975 0074

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

A world-famous garden against the slopes of Table Mountain. A restaurant and shop is situated in the garden. Guides for interested parties available by prior arrangement.
Rhodes Drive, Constantia Tel: +27 21 762 1166 Fax: +27 21 797 6570
Website:  www.nbi.ac.za

Kleine Zoar Farmhouse

The original homestead of Wolraad Woltemade (a famous South African hero).   This is the only house dating back to that era which has been maintained and can be viewed from the outside. The house is being used as a private residence and is not accessible to the public. Weymess Rd., Paarden Island.

Koeberg Nature Reserve

The area north of the Koeberg power Station was proclaimed a nature reserve in order to protect the diverse range of flora and fauna of the region.   The Visitors Centre, situated adjacent to the reserve, completes a visitor's eco-learning experience and teaches a lesson about the importance of conserving our natural heritage.   Bookings for groups are essential.  Two magnificent hiking trails have been developed within the Koeberg Nature Reserve. The five hour Dikkop Trail follows a circular path beginning in the Strandveld and passing through wide sandy beaches and finally crosses through dune veld.   The Grysbok Trail is a two hour walk starting at the Visitors Centre, including a stretch along the beach and passing a salt marsh, where an abundant collection of bird life can be spotted in winter months.   Interested hikers can contact the Visitors Centre at the above number for more information. Off the R27
Tel.: +27 21 553 2133

Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and Information Centre

This is the only nuclear power station in Africa and offers guided tours and a souvenir shop. 5km after the Melkbosstrand turn off from the R27.
Tel.: +27 (21) 553 2133. 

Kommetjie Environmental Awareness Group (KEAG)

Offers lectures, slide-shows and guided beach or mountain walks.
Tel: +27 21 783 3433  Fax: +27 21 783 3433
Email: keag@ct.liq.net

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Laser Quest

Great indoor fun for the whole family. Laser guns are used to shoot at a variety of targets. Shoprite Park,Voortrekker Road, Parow  Tel: +27 21 930 2214 

Lourens River Bridge in the Helderberg Region

In 1844 construction began on five permanent bridges over the Lourens, Palmiet and Bot Rivers. Only the Lourens River bridge survives, although it is not in use. The Lourens River Bridge was built of high quality Table Mountain sandstone and consists of two arch spans of 5,3 m each. The bridge carried traffic until it was closed in 1938. The bridge was declared a national monument in 1958.

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Magistrates Court and Police Station

The only original old buildings left in Main Street, Somerset West. Both buildings were declared national monuments in 1979.

Mamre Moravian Mission Station

This area has a rich historical heritage.   Places of interest include the Mamre School, a national monument, the Long House, a stone building used as barracks by the Dutch East India soldiers, the Water Mill, built in September 1844, the Old Shop, the Cook House and the Old Mamre Moravian Church, the fifth oldest church in South Africa.    In 1998 festivities celebrating the 190 years existence of the community and 180 years of the church were held.  A quaint little village, well worth visiting if in search of our cultural heritage.   In the town excellent examples of "Hartbees Huisies"/ reed houses can be seen.
Situated on the old Darling Rd (R315) past Atlantis. Tel.: +27 21 576 1117

Mamre Nature Garden

This beautiful Nature Garden is open to the public 7 days a week and offers short hikes through the  indigenous fynbos flora of the area.   Wildflowers in bloom during the West Coast flower season. Off R307, near Mamre
Tel: +27 21 5761296

Mamreweg / Darling Wine Cellar

Sample wines of the region at the well known Darling Wine Cellar.
Off R315, Darling  Tel.: +27 2241 2276/7/8   Bookings essential

Mariner's Wharf

Famous as the home of SA's first harbourfront emporium. Mariner's Wharf seafood is legendary and besides lobsters aplenty there is warm smoked snoek done the old-fashioned way, and an incredible fish market dramatically built around the hull of the Kingfisher, a 1940's trawler from the Cape Coast fleet.
Hout Bay Harbour, Victoria Rd, Hout Bay Tel: +27 21 790 1100
Fax: +27 21 790 7777 Email: mariners@sprintlink.co.za

Mayibuye Centre

This centre houses a vast and historically important collection of material relating to South Africa's undisclosed history and the anti-apartheid struggle.
University of the Western Cape Tel: +27 21 959 2954 Fax: +27 21 959 3411
Email: mayibuye.university@mweb.co.za

Milnerton Lighthouse

The lighthouse situated on Woodbridge Island, off Otto du Plessis Drive,  built as a beacon for the shipping trade entering Cape Town Harbor.   A plague commemorating the stranding of the Nieuwe Harlem has been erected at the lighthouse.

Milnerton Playhouse

Offering a variety of community performances.  Pienaar Rd, Milnerton. 
Tel.: +27 21 430 8000

Milnerton Railway Station

A commemorative plaque was erected to mark the site of the Milnerton Railway Station on the site opposite the Palm Site.   The Station started operation on Boxing Day 1903. It's contribution to the growth of the area was tremendous.

Milnerton Water Park

Swimming pools and slides for toddlers and a large pool with large and medium slides, volley ball, mini golf and giant chess, braai and picnic facilities.
Blaauwberg Road, Table View Tel.: 021-557 2958

Monkey Valley Beach Nature Resort

Set in a milkwood forest on Mountain Rd. Offers rustic upmarket accommodation with spectacular views of the beach. Thorfynn's Restaurant has an intimate atmosphere with breathtaking sunsets. Mountain Road, Chapmans Peak
Tel: +27 21 789 1391 Fax: +27 21 789 1213
Email: monkey@iafrica.com
Day Visitors: Restaurant and Bar open to the public

Monwabisi

A coastal resort with the largest man made pool in the Southern Hemisphere and other recreational facilities make this a very popular resort. Off Baden Powell Drive from the N2 Tel: +27 21 397 1005/6

Morgenster Estate

Extra virgin olive oil is produced and sold at this historic estate in Somerset West. The cold-pressed fresh oil is a blend of five Italian cultivars - grown especially for oil - which thrive on the hills behind the gracious homestead. Also available is a pure, fruity olive paste, and young olive trees may be bought at the farm nursery.
Lourensford Road, Somerset West
Tel: +27 21 8521738 / 8524413   Fax: 8521141. By appointment only

Moslem Shrine at Macassar

Sheik Yusuf is considered to have founded the Islamic faith in the Western Cape after he was exiled here from Batavia by the Dutch in 1694. He died on the farm Zandvliet in 1699 where the Kramat is located today. Baden Powell Drive, Macassar.

Muizenberg Toy Museum and Collectors Shop

Toys that reflect the craftmanship of many of the famous turn-of-the-century toy factories are displayed amongst this unique collection of early steam trains, pedal cars, rocking horses, dolls, clockwork figures, Dinky Toys etc. The collection is housed in an historic Herbert Baker mansion at No 8 Beach Rd, Muizenberg 
Tel: +27 21 788 1569 Fax: +27 21 788 1569

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