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Things to see in Fish Hoek (South Africa): 22 places and when to go
Fish Hoek is a town in South Africa, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (7), Museums and art (6). The best known are Table Mountain National Park, Boulders Beach and Chapman's Peak. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -34.1373, 18.4273
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Mountains (7) · Museums and art (6) · Wildlife (3) · Architecture (2) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- CPT Cape Town, 24 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Constantiaberg, at 928 m.
What to see in Fish Hoek
The places in and around Fish Hoek, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Table Mountain National ParkNational park on Cape Peninsula, South Africa, which protects the natural environment of the Table Mountain Chain2.3 km
- Boulders BeachBeach in Cape Town, South Africa7.1 km
- Chapman's PeakNature · Mountains8.3 km
- ConstantiabergMountain in South Africa10 km
- Roman Rock LighthouseLighthouse in South Africa5.7 km
- Slangkop LighthouseLighthouse in South Africa10 km
- KarbonkelbergMountain in South Africa14 km
- Rondevlei Nature ReserveProtected area11 km
- Lichtenstein CastleCastle in South Africa13 km
- Zandvlei Estuary Nature ReserveNature reserve and recreational area in Cape Town, South Africa6.4 km
- Muizenberg ShulSynagogue in Cape Town, South Africa5.0 km
- Simon's Town MuseumCommunity museum in Court Road, Simon's Town6.0 km
- The SentinelMountain in South Africa12 km
- BontebergMountain in South Africa9.9 km
- Hout Bay MuseumHistory museum in Hout Bay, South Africa12 km
- North PeakSummit7.3 km
- Rhodes CottageMuseum4.3 km
- RooihoogteSummit14 km
- South African Naval MuseumNaval museum in Dockyard Magazine and Storehouse, Simon's Town South Africa6.1 km
- Amlay House Heritage MuseumMuseum6.2 km
- BuitenverwachtingWinery11 km
- Fish Hoek Valley MuseumMuseum5 m
When to go to Fish Hoek
The best time to visit Fish Hoek is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:02
- FebBest time13:14
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:08
- MayPossible10:13
- JunPossible9:44
- JulBest time9:56
- AugBest time10:43
- SepBest time11:48
- OctBest time12:53
- NovBest time13:49
- DecBest time14:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 44. In January, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Fish Hoek
The nearest main airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT, Cape Town), 24 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cape Town106 places24 km
- Durbanville10 places39 km
- Annandale Road71 places42 km
- Paarl34 places69 km
- Lambrechts Road29 places70 km
- Hermanus12 places80 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fish Hoek?
The best known: Table Mountain National Park, Boulders Beach, Chapman's Peak, Constantiaberg, Roman Rock Lighthouse. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fish Hoek?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Fish Hoek?
The nearest main airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 24 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fish Hoek as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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