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| − | '''Noordhoek''' is located between [[Kommietjie]] and Chapmans Peak on the [[Cape Peninsula]]. | + | '''Noordhoek''' is located between [[Kommetjie]] and Chapmans Peak on the [[Cape Peninsula]]. |
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| | ==Get in== | | ==Get in== |
| | ===By car=== | | ===By car=== |
| − | From the airport follow the N2 South towards [[Cape Town]]. Turn on to the M3 South and follow it to the end. | + | From the airport follow the N2 south-west towards [[Cape Town]]. Turn on to the M3 south and follow it to the end. |
| − | Turn right and look for signs to Ou Kaapse Weg which goes into Noordhoek. Follow the road over the mountain. After about seven kilometres, turn Right into Silvermine Rd. | + | Turn right onto Steenberg Road (M42) and then left onto Ou Kaapse Weg (M64) which goes into Noordhoek. Follow the road over the mountain. After about seven kilometres, turn right into Silvermine Road. |
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| − | From Hout Bay follow Chapman's Peak Drive. | + | From [[Hout Bay]] follow Chapman's Peak Drive (M6). |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
| − | * Noordhoek beach is a spectacular beach on the peninsula. It is seven kilometers long and unspoilt by commercial development. | + | * Noordhoek beach is a spectacular beach on the peninsula. It is seven kilometres long and unspoilt by commercial development. |
| | * Chapman's Peak provides a majestic backdrop to the peaceful village. | | * Chapman's Peak provides a majestic backdrop to the peaceful village. |
| | * Cape Point Vineyards has a vineyard that produces some of South Africa's best white wines. | | * Cape Point Vineyards has a vineyard that produces some of South Africa's best white wines. |
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| | * Visit the many painters, sculptors and potters who create their art in this beautiful valley. | | * Visit the many painters, sculptors and potters who create their art in this beautiful valley. |
| | * There is a huge variety of birds to watch in the area. From black eagles to several species of sunbird, wetland and sea birds. | | * There is a huge variety of birds to watch in the area. From black eagles to several species of sunbird, wetland and sea birds. |
| − | The Western Leopard Toad is indigenous to the area and an endangered species. You will see them jumping across the road in the mating season (August/September). | + | * The Western Leopard Toad is indigenous to the area and an endangered species. You will see them jumping across the road in the mating season (August/September). |
| − | * There are many beautiful walks in the Sivermine Mountain Range, which is part of the Table Mountain National Park. there are also several geocaches in the area. | + | * There are many beautiful walks in the Sivermine Mountain Range, which is part of the [[Table Mountain National Park]]. there are also several geocaches in the area. |
| | * You can hire a mountain bike in the Noordhoek Farm Village and follow the trails in the Silvermine Mountains. | | * You can hire a mountain bike in the Noordhoek Farm Village and follow the trails in the Silvermine Mountains. |
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| | ==Buy== | | ==Buy== |
| | * Shop in the Noordhoek Farm village. | | * Shop in the Noordhoek Farm village. |
| − | * Arts and crafts in the Noordhoek Farm Village in Village lane, between Chapman's Peak Drive and Silvermine Rd. | + | * Arts and crafts in the Noordhoek Farm Village in Village lane, between Chapman's Peak Drive and Silvermine Road. |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
