Guidebook for Stanford, Overberg
Parks & Nature
A range of hiking trails for all abilities. Visit a small waterfall, impressive rock stacks or the summit of Phillipskop itself with stunning views across the Overberg. There is also Phillipskop Cave, a local heritage site. It was once home to Khoi and San people and contains the only recorded rock art on the Cape Whale Coast.
7 locals recommend
Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
Stanford Hills Road A range of hiking trails for all abilities. Visit a small waterfall, impressive rock stacks or the summit of Phillipskop itself with stunning views across the Overberg. There is also Phillipskop Cave, a local heritage site. It was once home to Khoi and San people and contains the only recorded rock art on the Cape Whale Coast.
Wonderful beach (not suitable for swimming), sand dunes and fascinating caves
15 locals recommend
Walker Bay Nature Reserve Entrance
4 Normandie StWonderful beach (not suitable for swimming), sand dunes and fascinating caves
Stanford's Cove Beach/ Stanfordsbaai
Closest beach for swimming
Essentials
Queen Victoria Street
Queen Victoria StreetCheckers Hermanus
Lord Roberts StreetSpar - Gansbaai
45 Main RdFood Scene
White Water Farm
R326Blue Gum Country Estate
R326Stanford Valley Guest Farm
R326Klein River Cheese
Locally made cheese (shop can be found at Birkenhead Brewery)
Locally made beer and wine as well as shop for Klein River Cheese
34 locals recommend
Birkenhead Brewery
R326Locally made beer and wine as well as shop for Klein River Cheese
Zesty Lemon
R43Stanford Hills Estate
Stanford Harvest
Entertainment & Activities
Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary
Sightseeing
Danger Point Lighthouse