Stony Point Nature Reserve (Penguin Colony)
See a colony of African penguins up close from a boardwalk, beside the old Waaygat whaling station
Closed Opens tomorrow at 08:00
Stony Point is a CapeNature reserve in Betty's Bay, home to a breeding colony of African penguins. A boardwalk runs through the colony, so you can watch the birds go about their day in their natural habitat without disturbing them.
Four species of cormorant (Bank, Cape, Crowned and White-breasted) nest on the rocks nearby, Hartlaub's and Kelp gulls forage in the colony and rock hyrax (dassies) sit on the rocks. The colony lies on the site of the old Waaygat Whaling Station, which processed whales in the early to mid 1900s, and remains of the buildings can still be seen.
There is a community restaurant next to the reserve that sells refreshments and food during the day. The reserve is open daily from 08:00 to 16:30; last permits are issued at 15:45 and the boardwalk closes at 16:00. Entrance fees start at about R45 for adults and R30 for children: check the CapeNature tariff for current rates.
| Category | Nature Reserves & Gardens |
| Town | Betty’s Bay |
| Address | 2411 Wallers Road, Betty's Bay, 7141, Betty’s Bay |
| Phone | 087 087 3001 |
| Website | https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/stony-point-nature-reserve |
Business hours
ClosedOpens tomorrow at 08:00
| Monday | 08:00 – 16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 – 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 – 16:30 |
| Thursday Today | 08:00 – 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 – 16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 16:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 – 16:30 |
Last permits 15:45; boardwalk closes 16:00. Hours from CapeNature, check before you go.
Times shown in South African time (SAST).
Location
2411 Wallers Road, Betty's Bay, 7141, Betty’s Bay
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