In the 'hood, Arniston as a destination

Lying on the shores of Marcus Bay, just north-east of Cape Agulhas, is the tranquil little fishing village of Arniston, also known as Waenhuiskrans - ‘wagon shelter cliff' - after a large low-tide sea cave, eroded in such a way as to resemble the structures used by settlers to house their oxen and wagons. The name ‘Arniston' comes from one of the numerous ship wrecks on the area's jagged ... cont.

Introducing Arniston

Attractions

Things To Do

Arniston, Cape Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa

Amenities in the area

  • Restaurants / Eateries (1 km)
  • Bank and/or ATM (22 km)
  • Dry Cleaner (22 km)
  • Grocery Store (22 km)
  • Internet Café (22 km)
  • Laundromat (22 km)
  • Post Office (22 km)
  • Shopping Mall (22 km)

Activities

  • 4x4 trails
  • Beach
  • Bird watching
  • Caving
  • Cultural experiences
  • Cycling paths
  • Diving / snorkelling
  • Fishing
  • Galleries / museums
  • Health spa / massage
  • Hiking trails
  • Horse riding
  • Kayaking / surf ski
  • Kite surfing
  • Quad biking
  • Sand boarding
  • Shark cage dives
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Whale watching
  • Wind surfing

other destinations in Cape Agulhas

Bredasdorp, Malgas, L'Agulhas, Baardskeerdersbos, Napier, Struisbaai, Elim, Suiderstrand

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