Attractions IN Macassar
Marine Protected Areas
Helderberg Marine Protected Area
Helderberg Marine Protected Area lies on the north eastern shore of False Bay. It lies adjacent to the Macassar Dunes Reserve. There are no signs or beacons designating the boundaries of the MPA, and few people know of its existence (but it is ...
Miscellaneous
Macassar Dunes
The sand dunes of Macassar are protected as a conservation area. Described as a core flora conservation site they contain some of the only remaining, and certainly the best examples of, strandveld - dense, bushy shrubs and thickets ...
Attractions AROUND Macassar
Cultural / Popular Tourist Routes
Cape Care Route
The Cape Care Route, situated in and around Cape Town, offers those who take it a chance to experience the 'other' side of Cape Town, and the creativity and innovation that have come out of the more depressed communities in the Mother City. Designed by ...
Entertainment / Landmarks
Cape Town Film Studios
Cape Town Film Studios lie on the edge of Cape Town, just off the N2 where it meets Baden Powell Drive. Almost everyone in Cape Town knows the studio because of the two pirate ships alongside the N2. There is reportedly a beach-side village ...
Nature Reserves
Helderberg Nature Reserve
Set on the southern slopes of the Helderberg mountains, this 402 hectare reserve is a beautiful escape with breathtaking views, sef guided walks, a spectacular bird life and a great spot for picnics. What started off as a wild flower garden was then ...
Shopping
Somerset Mall
Somerset Mall offers 204 stores and everything it takes to give families from Somerset West through to Mossel Bay a safe, fun-filled entertainment environment, alongside a superior browsing and shopping experience. Somerset Mall provides the perfect mix ...
... and a little further afield
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes / Uniquely South African / World Heritage Sites
Cape Floral Region
Cape Floristic Region is a South African UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa also known as The Cape Floral ...
Beaches
Cape Helderberg Beaches
Where? The eastern coast of False Bay, ± 45 minutes from Cape Town. Includes Gordons Bay, Strand, Bikini beach, Kogel Bay. Go there for family outings, swimming, sun bathing, windsurfing, surfing, fishing. A visit to any of these beaches is essentially a ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Dirkie Uys Monument
The Dirkie Uys Monument is one small part of the South African mosaic, a beautiful chapter in the long tale that has brought this country to the democratic, united point that we now enjoy. Dirk Uys and his father, Piet, served together in the Boer War, ...
Golf Courses
Erinvale Golf Club
Having proudly hosted the World Cup of Golf in 1996 and twice the SAA open of Golf, Erinvale falls into the premium category of course. Designed by Gary Player the courses front and back nine offer completely different experiences as well as challenges ...
Golf Courses
Helderberg Village Golf Club
Helderberg Village is an upmarket estate in the small Western Cape town of Somerset West. This town is growing, and has almost touched borders with Cape Town, but retains its own charm and allure. The golf course was primarily constructed for the ...
Wine Estates
Helderberg Wine Estates
The Helderberg Region is part of the wine-producing hub of the Cape Winelands in the Western Cape. It comprises the Strand, Somerset West and Gordon's Bay, along with a few of the other small surrounding towns. Therefore, this area is the first seen as ...
Wine Routes
Helderberg Wine Route
The 25 members of the Helderberg route follow distinctly different methods of growing grapes, from a 300-year old historical cellar to state-of-the-art boutique wineries and visiting the wide range of family-owned estates and grand manor houses is a ...
Nature Reserves
Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
The 42,000 ha Reserve stretches from Elgin in the south to beyond Villiersdorp in the north, and from the Stellenbosch mountains in the west, eastwards to the Groenland mountains. The entrance to the reserve is at Nuweberg, situated high in Viljoen's ...
Golf Courses
Somerset West Golf Club
Somerset West Golf Club is the oldest golf club in the area. It was officially founded in 1908. Until about 1985 the course was divided into 11 and 7 holes but with a change of the layout it became conventional. The greens are fairly large, and under ...
Golf Courses
Strand Golf Club
This golf course is situated close to the sandy beaches of the False Bay in a peaceful area surrounded by sea and mountains. Ducks and swans glide gracefully on the beautiful water-holes. The professionally designed course was developed on the site of ...
Macassar as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Gordons Bay, Sir Lowrys Pass, Somerset West, Strand
Staying Overnight
Spanish Farm Guest Lodge
With its stunning scenery and panoramic views, lush indigenous gardens, luxury air-conditioned Guesthouse and Self Catering Villas, Spanish Farm ...
Searenity Views
Searenity Views is a charming self-catering holiday apartment on Strand’s lively Beach Road, perfect for a family escape or a romantic retreat. I...
Antilles on the Beach
Antilles on The Beach is a magnificent holiday villa in Gordons Bay, located in a prestigious beach front gated estate in central Gordons Bay, ju...
Somerset Lodge
Somerset Lodge is 3 star, full service hotel and guest house with restaurant and is noted for its' colonial style traditional menu. Somerset Lodg...
Ruxmian Lodge
Ruxmian Lodge is a comfortable and homely guest house offering tastefully furnished units on a bed only basis in Strand. All rooms have air condi...
Phezulu Lodge
Phezulu Lodge is hidden in 600 acres of forest, fynbos and vineyards on the edge of the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve near Somerset West. Phe...
Cape Surprise
Cape Surprise is a 3 bedroom, self catering ground-floor apartment (sleeps up to 6 guests) with direct access to the beach (50 metres away, no ro...
Helderberg Guesthouse
Anchored on the mountain slopes of Gordon's Bay, Helderberg Guesthouse offers a picturesque view of the Cape peninsula and Boland. We invite trav...
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