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Gordon's Bay drive is one of Cape Towns scenic wonders and is possibly only rivalled by Chapmans Peak drive. Skirting the base of the Hottentot's-Holland mountains, it traverses the north eastern corner of the False Bay coastline.

This stretch of coastline is also a good vantage point for whale spotting as the Southern Right whales make their appearance every year around September/October. Several fynbos endemic bird species can also be spotted here.

You can make use of the many pullover points to stop and photograph. This is a very unpredictable stretch of coastline and if you venture close to the sea be sure never to turn your back to the ocean as rogue waves are a common occurrence along this stretch of coastline.

Photography

Best Time to Photograph

This is a great spot to photograph in the late afternoon sun and after sunset.

Type of Photography

Landscape
Birds
Seascape

Best Time of Year

All year round

Photographic Tips

Shoot the picturesque north-eastern corner of False Bay, with the Hottentot's-Holland Mountains for a dramatic landscapes.
Watch the weather, storms and clouds in the sky add drama to the images.

Recommended Gear

Tripod and cable release for landscapes.
Polarising filter
ND grad filters
Lens cloth to wipe off salt spray

Highlights

Site Highlights

Dramatic seascapes
Whale sightings
Endemic Fynbos plants and birds

Top Species

Footnotes

Season and Weather

This is an all year round spot, but winters provide pre and post frontal conditions that create dramatic skies.

Habitats

Other Activities

Bird Watching

Location

Closest Town

Gordon's Bay

Getting There

Take the R44 out of Gordon's Bay, along the coast. There are many pull over, view points along this scenic drive to choose from. Beware of oncoming traffic and blind corners when trying to decide where to turn off.

Address

Gordon's Bay Drive (R44)

Map

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Author: Arne PurvesWebsite: http://www.arnepurves.co.zaEmail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About

Arne's passion for the environment, wildlife and conservation was instilled from an early age, leading to a career in nature conservation, first as a game ranger in the Natal Parks Board, a conservation officer with CapeNature and today in the City of Cape Town's Environmental Compliance Department. Photography is his creative medium of choice.

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