Cape fur seals basking in Hout Bay harbour, with boats at the marina

Neighbourhood guide · Cape Town

Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak: where to go

A fishing harbour between the mountains, and the toll road along the cliffs of Chapman’s Peak.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak

    Hout Bay·In depth

    A fishing harbour in a valley between the mountains, and the cliff road south along Chapman’s Peak.

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What to see and do

  1. A toll road on the cliffs

    Chapman’s Peak Drive

    Hout Bay·Scenic drive

    The toll road cut into the cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, one of the great coastal drives.

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  2. Check before you go

    Chapman’s Peak Drive (toll road)

    Hout Bay·Toll road

    The toll road on the cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, which can close in bad weather.

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