Things to do near
Llandudno
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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Hout Bay (1.4 km from Llandudno) If you want to cruise through Cape Town on a Harley Davidson motorcycle, we offer Harleys for rental or chauffeured rides throughout Cape Town, the peninsula or wine areas. There are optional trips from half an hour to a day ride. Tours can also be arranged to suit individual's requirements. All you need is long pants, enclosed footwear and a camera or video to capture the experience. We provide a jacket and a helmet. Treat yourself to the ride of your life on a top of the Harley Davidson motorcycle.
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Hout Bay (1.4 km from Llandudno) If you are visiting Cape Town with kids then a stopover at the World of Birds is sure to be a big hit. This bird and wildlife sanctuary is home to over 3 000 birds in natural surroundings. Scrutinize some curious species in semi-tropical aviaries – it’s a very colourful and noisy experience!Visitors are able to walk through the large aviaries and come into contact with flamingos, crowned and blue cranes, guinea fowl, tiny squirrel monkeys and even meerkats, hawks, owls and eagles. You can see them feeding their youngsters, socialising, singing, nest building or incubating eggs depending on the season.The sanctuary is also a breeding centre for endangered species and cares for injured birds.
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Sandy Bay (2 km from Llandudno) Perhaps one of the most inaccessible beaches along the Cape coast, Sandy Bay is a very secluded and quiet beach, and as such has garnered the reputation as Cape Town's unofficial nudist beach.
Visitors will need to park their cars in Llandudno's Sunset Avenue, and from there it's a 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach. You can also access the beach from the Hout Bay side, over the dunes.
If you're heading out to Sandy Bay, be sure to take necessary precautions to ensure your safety. Stay in groups and don't take any valuables with you.
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Hout Bay (2.7 km from Llandudno) Hout Bay Art Gallery was established in 1984 and is situated in the seaside suburb of Hout Bay. This vibrant and inspiring gallery boasts a variety of contemporary creations by many talented artists and sculptors.
The artworks on display include paintings, photographs and sculptures by prominent South African artists such as David Kuijers, Anastasia Sarantinou, and Paul Du Toit. The gallery is open Mondays to Fridays from 10:00 until 17:00, Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 until 17:00 and 12:00 until 17:00 on public holidays.
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Hout Bay (3.3 km from Llandudno) Sembach Art Gallery was established in 1995 and is situated in Hout Bay. It specialises in contemporary South African art, particularly from the Western Cape community.
The gallery boasts a comprehensive range of paintings in different media as well as stone and bronze sculpture ceramics. There is also a breathtaking display of photography and African artifacts from the sub-Saharan region.
This gallery truly represents the unique talent and style of African art, so be sure to give it a visit while you're in Hout Bay.
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Table Mountain National Park (3.4 km from Llandudno) Lying between Bakoven and Llandudno is Oudekraal, best known by scuba divers who come here to explore Justin’s Caves. The dive site is actually a group of huge boulders covered in magnificent sponges, soft corals, sea fans and ascidians. Not far off is the 1698 wreck of the Huis te Crayenstein, tempting divers with the prospect of salvaging treasure.
Part of the Table Mountain National Park, Oudekraal Beach offers a very different experience to the glamorous beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. The tiny beach is hidden in a cove and offers braai facilities and a grassy picnic area. Huge granite boulders shelter the beach and provide a safe swimming area.
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Clarens (3.5 km from Llandudno) Start the Mallen Walk near the tennis courts in Berg Street and follow the signs and arrows. This moderate trail entails an ascent to a contour path with amazing views of Clarens and the distant Maloti and Red Mountains. You’ll pass some intriguing rock formations and crags.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1 – 3 km
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Gordons Bay (3.5 km from Llandudno) Onderkloof Estate wines are produced from grapes grown in the cooler Walker Bay regions, an area known for some of the best Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa.
The farm is perched on the slopes of Schapenberg with stunning views of False Bay as far as Cape Point. A former old stable is now the atmospheric tasting room and is warm and welcoming, as is the winemaker, Danie Truter. His wines are lovingly crafted in limited quantities.
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Giants Castle Nature Reserve (3.5 km from Llandudno) The most challenging route from Monk's Cowl to Injasuti
Camp follows the Contour Path. Although considered moderate, the 9-hour trek is the least traipsed and at 21 km, it’s the longest.
Duration: 9 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Distance: 21 km
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Giants Castle Nature Reserve (3.5 km from Llandudno) Ascend the Steilberg to the summit of Little Berg on the moderately graded 4-hour Stable Cave Trail. The route overlooks the stunning Valley of Pools from a narrow ridge of the Little Berg Plateau.
Duration: 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 9.5 km
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Hout Bay (3.6 km from Llandudno) Hout Bay Beach extends from the beginning of Chapman's Peak curving around to the Hout Bay Harbour with its numerous fishing boats and yacht marina. Hout Bay beach is an awesome family beach, but it's also popular with horse riders, dog walkers and kayakers.
One of the iconic Cape Town Beaches, Hout Bay Beach is yet another beautiful beach with powdery white sand that stretches almost a kilometre in length and half a kilometre in places. There's ample space for a game of beach volleyball, touch rugby, beach cricket, jogging or flying kites. The Hout Bay River cuts through the middle of this beach after meandering from the top of Table Mountain down to the Hout Bay wetlands and beach estuary.
Horse riders have easy access to Hout Bay Beach for early morning rides from stables close by. The protected bay is almost always calm and offers safe swimming and a range of water sports from paddling to kite surfing and sailing. This tranquil playground is perfect for sun tanning, just chilling and savouring the sweetness of doing nothing whilst taking in the exhilarating beauty of the surrounding mountains, white sandy beach and sapphire bay. Dolphins, whales and seals can often be spotted in the bay.
Hout Bay beach is perfect for the whole family and after a day well spent its essential to grab an ice cream from the Italian ice cream shop on the main road. There are also lots of good family friendly restaurants in close proximity – Dunes restaurant is a great option for young kids.
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Hout Bay (3.6 km from Llandudno) Salty sea dawgs, venerable captains, fishermen, locals and trendy visitors all hang out at Mariner's Wharf. En route to Cape Point from Cape Town, Mariner's claims to be the first harbour emporium in Africa and is a worthwhile stopover to have lunch, sundowners or do a bit of shopping. Overlooking the bay and Chapman’s Peak, the restaurants, shops and markets exude a maritime atmosphere and even the seagulls look like part of the decor.
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Hout Bay (3.7 km from Llandudno) The Hout Bay Harbour is the main attraction in Hout Bay and also one of the busiest harbours in the Western Cape with a thriving tuna, snoek and crayfish industry. Within the working harbour is the Hout Bay Yacht Club which provides moorings for recreational, fishing and sailing boats alike. Several seafood restaurants are situated within the harbour. Next to the harbour is a long white stretch of beach that is popular with tourists, locals (and their dogs) as well as horse riders.
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Hout Bay (3.8 km from Llandudno) Enjoy a variety of boat trips including visits to Seal island, Chapman's Peak, a variety of shipwrecks and even the V & A Waterfront and Llandudno for private cruises. Functions can be organized on request. Booking is advised.
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Hout Bay (3.8 km from Llandudno) The Calypso has outside deck seating, upper deck viewing and comfortable, inside cabin seating. She boasts two glass viewing ports at the bottom of the boat that provides breathtaking underwater views. During good visibility you will be able to see the kelp forests and abundant sea life that surrounds Duiker Island.