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| Train track next to the sea |
A really nice day trip to make, without a hired car, is the train ride from the the city centre to Simonstown. As you can see in the picture, the train runs right next to the sea from Muizenberg all the way to Simonstown.
I would stop and wander around places like Muizenberg, St James and Kalk Bay. They have loads of craft shops, antique traders, cafes and museums.
At Simonstown the line comes to an end but you can take a walk up to Seaforth where you will find the penguins. Unfortunately they have come under serious threat in recent times. There are lots of initiatives to try and address the causes of their demise and to encourage breeding again.
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| Kalk Bay main road |
For more on the train trip Google – Cape Metro Rail. The train timetables should be there.
I would make it a day out and take a lunch hamper and a swimming costume for a day on the beach. Just remember alcohol consumption is forbidden on public beaches in South Africa.
Or you could take in a meal enjoy our fabulous wines at one of the restaurants overlooking False Bay. The view across from False Bay to Cape Hangklip is breathtaking. And the water in False Bay is warmer than the Atlantic Ocean on the other side of the peninsula.
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I completely agree – a trip to Simon's Town by train is great! The Metrorail timetable has trains arriving at each station a handful of times every hour.
The walk to Seaforth and Boulders Beach is quite far from the station but it is highly recommended. On the way you'll pass the Simon's Town Naval Base and the statue of the war hero dog 'Just Nuisance'. At this point you can take a stroll along the jetty and check out the harbour while munching on fish and chips from the takeaway restaurant 'The Salty Seadog'.
Back on track, along Simon's Town main road, you can't miss the Boulders Beach turn off. There is often a dancing penguin mascot on the corner. Very hard to miss and equally has hard not to laugh at.
Great day trip indeed!