Aquarium (25min drive 22km)

Experience the incredible diversity of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at one of Cape Towns top tourist attractions. The Aquarium exhibits a wide range of marine life e.g.  Sharks, penguins, seals, sun fish and much more.

Open daily 365 days a year 09H30 to 18H00.

Beaches 

Beaches are a scenic 25 minute's drive from Harmony Cottage. Head out to Blaauberg's Big Bay and Melkbos via the winding Durbanville Winelands, or to Clifton's world famous beaches on the Atlantic Seaboard.

Cape Point 

A nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park, Cape Point encompasses 7750 hectares of rich and varied flora and fauna, including buck, baboons, Cape Mountain zebra as well as over 250 species of birds. 

Grand West Casino ( 22min drive 11km)

Sun International's Inner City Casino and entertainment world.

Castle of Good Hope (24min drive)

This is the oldest existing colonial building in South Africa and was built by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) . It acted as a replenishment station for ships passing along the coast around the Cape, on long Voyages between the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies. It also protected from pirates and competitors plying the trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Company's Garden (27min drive)

The Company's Garden is a park and heritage site located in central Cape Town, at the top of Adderley Street. The garden was originally created in 1652 by the region's first European settlers and provided fertile ground to grow fresh produce to replenish ships rounding the Cape of Good Hope. The beautiful Garden is home to several landmark buildings including Parliament, SA Museum, SA National Gallery, Slave Lodge, St George's Cathedral, the Jewish Museum and the University of Cape Town's City Campus.

Golf

• BELLVILLE GOLF COURSE - 021 913 3100    (11 min drive)
• DEVONVALE GOLF COURSE - 021 - 888 4735   (20 min drive)
• DURBANVILLE GOLF COURSE - 021 - 975 4834   (9min drive)
• ERINVALE GOLF COURSE - 021 - 847 1144     (42 min drive)
• TYGERVALLEY GOLF VILLAGE (DRIVING RANGE) - 021-948 5673 (9 min drive 2.7 km)

Kirstenbosch (28 min drive 24km)

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world, dedicated to indigenous flora. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, with 60 Hectares nestled against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. They are also known for hosting Open air concerts and recitals on Sundays, breakfasts and teas.

Robben Island

Robben Island, Just 12 kms from Cape Town, this world heritage site is not to be missed. Take a ferry ride from the V & A Waterfront to Robben Island for an informative and funfilled day.

Shopping

• Canal Walk shopping mall & entertainment centre - 17 minutes drive time.
• Tygervalley Shopping Mall - 5 minutes drive time from Harmony Cottage.
• Willowbridge shopping Mall - 6 minutes drive time from Harmony Cottage.
• V & A Waterfront- Has a wide range of shops and stalls.  a shoppers paradise - 25 minutes drive time.

Table Mountain (33min drive 25km)

Table Mountain's Magical views, winding walkways, inquisitive rock rabbits and masses of indigenous flora. An unequalled cable car ride!

V & A Waterfront (27 min drive 22km)

V & A Waterfront. A vibrant fusion of shopping, entertainment and nightlife.

Wineroutes

• Constantia Valley
• Durbanville Wine Route
• Franschhoek Wine Route
• Helderberg Wine Route
• Paarl Wine Route
• Stellenbosch Wine Route
• Swartland Wine Route

Cape Town International Airport (25 min drive 27km)