Four bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite with two more bathrooms. Tucked safely within the harbours stout, doloslined walls, the yacht marina is also home to the gordons bay yacht club, whilst dotted around on the outside of the harbour youll find restaurants in the form of harbour lights and the thirsty oyster, as well as a small nsri sea rescue base, and a few other odds and ends come to think of it. One is the original working harbour which is still used by fishing boa. Gordons bay, a breathtaking coastal village, lies in a corner of false bay where the majestic hottentots holland mountain dips its toes in the ocean only 45 minutes drive from cape town and adjacent to somerset west and strand, this popular vacation destination is the only town in south africa boasting with 2 fully operational harbours, namely the old harbour where you will find the. I love an old bookstore roaming through crowded aisles and shelves teeming with tomes is enough to convince even the most diehard digital fiend that books. This is a beautifully decorated apartment close to everything from harbour to beach and restuarants. The taking or killing of invertebrate marine life is forbidden as indeed it is at gordons bay. Mar 03, 2009 gordons bay in the western cape of south africa is a picturesque harbor town situated 50 km from cape town just off the n2 highway. Evenings should include a stroll along the harbour wall or a sunset cruise from the old. Gordon s bay has quite an interesting history and dates back to the 1670 s when the dutch started to take an interest in the area.
It can only be accessed via the coastal walkway and parking is available at either coogee or clovelly beach. I look out to sea at walker bay but i see only sea. Nestled at the foot of the hottentots holland mountains and overlooking false bay, this old town was built around the harbour and bikini beach. See more ideas about south africa, africa and cape town south africa. Harbour island waterways and surrounding properties. The first thing anyone approaching gordons bay sees is the giant anchor of whitewashed stones and the initials gb on the mountainside overlooking the harbour.
The rocks that form these were originally painted by students in 1949, a year after the general botha sa nautical college. The school started in 1895 as a chapel school with 26 learners. Harbour view is one of the gordons bay guest houses and provides accommodation in 5 guest rooms for tourists visiting the cape helderberg region about harbour view. Known for the harbour and beautiful beach not many people take the time to really have a look around. At the inaugeration of the new school building in 1980 there were 168 learners. Yet people still occasionally wander out with buckets and take shellfish, presumably for personal consumption. Flats to rent gordons bay harbour island flats to rent. The historical jewel and wine capital, stellenbosch, is only 30km away. Social history of somerset west, the strand gordons bay and sir. The recorded history of gordons bay goes back 350 years to when the little. Gordonsbaai is a harbour town in the western cape province of south africa, close to strand.
Our schools history gordons bay school is 118 years old. Just released this beautiful and spacious family home. There are plenty of local restaurants to choose from within a 5 min drive to central gordons bay, or 20 min walk in the day. Australians have a long history of collecting seafood. Gordon s bay guest house accommodation at its best. Mar 02, 2020 originally called fish hoek, gordons bay is the smallest of three towns in the helderberg region in the western cape. We dont know exactly when the name gordons bay was finally settled upon, but we do know that the name gordon commemorates robert jacob gordon, the commandant of the dutch troops at the capefrom 1777 1795.
The history behind the anchor is on this brass plaque that is situated on the gordons bay. Things have changed over the years, but do yourself a favour, if you have an hour or two to spare, go into berties board room, spend a quiet hour or two paging through the books that have been made up, this will give you a pictorial history of the club. Everything ocean related, with a special focus on scuba diving the rich coastal waters of cape town, south africa. Book harbourview lodge, gordons bay on tripadvisor. He was a remarkable man with an enquiring mind and wide interests. Books towns structures people firms lexicon about us. Beautiful double storey family home in the prestige harbour island estate gordon s bay. This page is dedicated to obtaining and sharing the history of our beloved town. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other free features. Thankfully not a single whale burger in sight at the various food stalls, which i was obviously very relieved about. Find and book hotels and accommodation in south africa. From bikini beach you have a neverending view of the entire false bay which curves in a huge arc from gordon s bay right round to cape point at its westernmost extremity. Nowadays there are 656 learners, and the numbers are growing fast. Gordons bay travel guide with detailed information about gordons bay, attractions.
Gordon s bay harbour abstract digital manipulation discussions. Find the widest range of offers for your search flats to rent gordons bay harbour island. Gordons bay has certainly embraced the slow life, but theres still plenty to see and do in this small seaside town. Bikini beach is a blue flag beach and is situated next to the old harbour.
Gordons bay is known for its safe bathing with both the main and bikini beaches attracting thousands of happy sun worshippers on weekends during hot summer days. Stroll down the path into the deep gully where raised boardwalks protect the native fauna and a small wetland area that is fed by a natural spring. When one approaches gordons bay from the stand the huge gb sign and anchor are visible on the southern side of the steenbras mountain. Harbour view is one of the gordons bay guest houses and provides accommodation in 5 guest rooms for tourists visiting the cape helderberg region. Wohnungen ferienkomplex harbour island in diesen pittoresken kleinen ort. As we all prepare to lock down id like to express, on behalf of the gbyc committee, our well wishes and blessings on all of you our members, our team and all of your loved ones.
The board walk accommodation is located in harbour island, gordons bay surrounded by the majestic hottentots holland mountains which extends its magnificence around this unspoilt strip of cape coastline the boardwalk offers accommodation like no other, with a choice of either single bedroom apartments that sleep up to 4 people, or a threebedroom apartment that sleeps up to six. You can book our three bedroom unit for the family holiday for a week or two, or simply. The first thing anyone approaching gordons bay sees is the giant anchor of whitewashed. The suite is a luxury private 60sqm studio apartment, with breathtaking and uninterrupted views of table mountain and false bay. It is included in the city of cape town metropolitan municipality as a suburb in the helderberg area formerly called hottentots holland, it is situated on the shores of gordon s bay in the northeastern corner of false bay. Separate study which can be used as a extra bedroom. Gordonsbaai is a harbour town in the western cape province of. While the hotel enjoys an easy distance from muchloved destinations, the town of gordons bay itself carries an interesting history and a quieter beauty than its. Harbour island gordons bay krystal beach hotel gordons bay. Gordon s bay is an historical harbour town with 2 harbours. Book harbourview lodge, gordon s bay on tripadvisor. Aircon in gordons bay gumtree classifieds in gordons bay. Gordons bay ian hoskins australian historian and author. One can also enjoy fresh seafood cuisine at the old harbour at its fine restaurant.
It offers a quiet, romantic beach retreat and some of the best sunsets youll ever see. Surrounded by the craggy hottentot s holland mountain range on one side and the harbour breakwater on the other, bikini beach is a good option when the wind is howling. Compare the prices of 255 hotels in gordons bay, south africa. The 10 best gordons bay vacation rentals, apartments with. Fully furnished, fully equipped 3bedroom 3 bathroom duplex in san antonio complex in harbour island, gordons bay.
While exploring the village dont miss bikini beach books, where you can get. The rocks that form these were originally painted by students in 1949, a year after the general botha sa nautical college was established and took up a lease at the old crash boat station. Gordons bay harbour abstract digital manipulation discussions. Gordons bay is a secluded oasis, hidden north of coogee beach and south of clovelly beach. Subsequently it was also called vishoek, vissershoek and fish hoek. Yacht watching in the gordons bay harbour 20161105 an. Berg en zee guesthouse, gordons bay, cape town, 5 beach. This is the ideal spot for holiday or business travellers as gordon s bay is situated only 50km from cape town central and 40km from cape town airport. False bay afrikaans valsbaai is a body of water in the atlantic ocean between the. Berg en zee is a 4 star guest house just 50 metres from the beach and a few minutes walk to lots of restaurants in beautiful gordons bay.
The ben schoeman dock in the making star fort, port elizabeth, table mountain. It is also the only town in south africa boasting with 2 fully operational harbours, namely the old harbour where you will find the gordons bay yacht club and harbour island a marina development with mooring for yachts and home of the gordons bay boat angling club. This is the emblem of the original general botha sa nautical college. The first thing you are likely to notice when you go to gordons bay is the giant. Dont forget that we also list all the popular cape town hotels. Star hotel situated on the waterfront of the paradisiacal harbour island, in gordons bay. Gordons bay news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2007 learn how and when to remove. If you are planning on spending some time out in the sun, gordons bay is renowned for its long stretches of white, sandy beaches. Click here for full contact information, click here. Bikini beach books in gordons bay book shops, beach road, shop around, bikini. Much of the bay is on the coast of the city of cape town, and it includes part of. The boardwalk accommodation harbour island gordons bay.
I will definitely book again if im in need of a short relaxation. Today it is the emblem of the sa naval college, which is located in a section of the gordons bay harbour. Plus the wind doesnt blow very much in winter, making it an excellent time to go visit. Gordons bay is a quiet seaside holiday getaway with beautiful beaches including the famous bikini beach and sunsets. In 1672 the dutch east india company established a fishing post at gordon s bay and called it vischers baaij. Aircon in loungediningkitchen area and aircon in main. Gordons bay was named after colonel robert jacob gordon 17431795. Also, if youre a book lover who happens to reside in the western cape, yet you still havent been to bikini beach books in gordons bay, you havent lived. There is live music and stalls selling whale related and nonwhale related merchandise, hats, tshirts, key rings, artwork, pictures, books etc. In fact, the longest current regularly scheduled airline departure from the usa is qantas non. Nov 17, 2016 yacht watching in the gordons bay harbour 20161105 photo gallery travel attractions 17 nov 2016 the socalled old harbour in gordons bay where the south african naval training college is situated is always a nice sightseeing spot, thanks to the large number of yachts moored there. Located on the exclusive suikerbossie drive in gordons bay, it is just 35 min from cape town international airport, close to the city, winelands, stunning coastal drives and beautiful beaches. History of gordons bay peter venter estates gordons bay.
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