Noordhoek Common is a lovely public park that is great for picnics. Noordhoek common is a public open space with two streams that run through it. There is loads of space and you can fly kites and play lawn cricket or soccer. It is a perfect place to meet up with family and friends on sunny days and have a picnic.

Picnic Spots & Venues

For a dinner with a difference, pack a picnic basket, grab a bottle of wine, a blanket and head to the look-out point at Signal Hill. This well known spot in Cape Town is popular with tourists and locals alike as an ideal venue to appreciate the stunning views of the Atlantic Seaboard, and to watch the sunset. Signal Hill used to be used as a post for communication with ships at sea, hence the name Signal Hill. The traditional firing of the noon gun cannon can be viewed Monday to Saturday at the end of Military Road. Get there early to avoid missing out.

Picnic Spots & Venues

The Oude Molen Eco Village provides a swimming pool, picnic and brei facilitiesis to the public. Open from Tuesday to Friday for private function use as per client requests, i. e: schools, churches, team building & old age homes etc. Open over weekends for all to enjoy. Bookings essential!

Picnic Spots & Venues

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town's Table Mountain.

Botanical Gardens, Picnic Spots & Venues

Cape Point Vineyards is regularly referred to as one of the best Vineyard Picnic experiences in and around Cape Town. Book your Vineyard Picnic experience.

Picnic Spots & Venues

Helderberg Farm is a family friendly farm, located just outside of Somerset West. We are open daily from 08: 00 to 17: 00 (Closed on Good Friday & Christmas Day) . We offer a variety of activities such as Hiking Trail, Mountain Biking Trail, 4x4 & Viewpoint Trail, Picnic & Braai Spots, Private Venues for Birthdays / Year End Functions / Family Reunions / Baby Showers / Kitchen Tea's, Wedding Venues, Strawberry Picking (seasonal), Strawberry Plants for Sale, Accommodation in the old Dam Hut, Tea Garden for Coffee & variety of Cakes, Play-Park for toddlers, Animal Farmyard for kids to feed the animals, Nursery, Laser-Tag & Paintball. All permits can be purchased at the Tea Garden between 08: 00 and 17: 00. No permit, no access. Bookings for Picnic Spots / Braai Spots / Private Venues can be made via email: helderbergples@mweb. co. za. Come and enjoy a lovely day out with family & friends.

Coffee Shops, Hiking Trails &/Or Clubs, Picnic Spots & Venues

A community-driven exhibition of the best local goods on offer from authentically slow, gourmet food and freshly picked produce to a range of carefully crafted, gorgeous gifts, flora, music and great wine! Bring a picnic blanket and join us for an outing of browsing, lunching and shopping for great products. Visit our "donation station" with any non-perishables, unwanted childrens' clothing, toys or for details on services and donations. The market runs every second and last Sunday of the month from 09h00 to 14h00.

Farm & Flea Markets, Picnic Spots & Venues

Recognised as falling within a World Heritage Site and recently named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain supports over 1500 plant species and boasts panoramic views of Cape Town and surrounds, making it an idyllic picnic spot. Alternatively, you can hike up with all your picnic gear through Skeleton Gorge, Platteklip Gorge or Nursery Ravine.

Picnic Spots & Venues

Leentjiesklip is a portion of Wilderness Beach and is situated at the far western corner of Wilderness beach. The Wilderness Beach itself stretches from Kleinkrans to the mouth of the Keimans River estuary. Leentjiesklip and Leentjiesklip Beach are easily accessed from the N2. From Wilderness Village, turn into Station Road and again right into Sands Road. When you reach the beach you will find limited parking, clean ablutions facilities, sand-off foot shower and a brei (barbeque) and picnic area. The Leentjiesklip area is popular with for sunbathing, fishing, whale watching, birding and it also serves as a landing strip for hang-gliders and para-gliders. Fishermen come to this beach for a variety of fish species found in the area. More commonly caught are kabeljou, blactail, steenbrass, galjoen, mullet elf (shad) and the occasional spotted grunter.

Beaches, Picnic Spots & Venues

Perl Mountain Nature Reserve has a range of picnic sites scattered near caves, waterfalls, huge granite rocks, and reservoirs.

Game Parks & Nature Reserves, Picnic Spots & Venues

Meandering through Doolhof Estate is the picturesque Kromme River, which is supplemented by Gawie-se-Water. The River Walk, which was created in 2007, allows visitors to enjoy the scenic views on offer at Doolhof. One can follow the meandering path for several kilometres and stop at any one of the designated picnic sites along the walk. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a 10km walk through the vineyards. Doolhof, which is known for its mysterious hills and vales, is also home to many small mammals, including buck, porcupine, baboons and even leopard and who knows - you might even come across the Minotaur! Delicious picnic baskets are available upon prior reservation. To book your picnic please call us on 021 873 6911.

Guest Houses, Picnic Spots & Venues, Wineries

Vast open grassy spaces, and plenty of trees for shade, just perfect for relaxing in nature and enjoying an afternoon picnic. Resting in a Valley this picnic site offers beautiful scenery, tranquility and some forest exploring for the family. There is an easy, short 450m walk in the forest beneath the huge tree ferns and small trickling streams. The forest floor path can be slippery so do be careful when walking over tree roots and logs. Another a slightly more strenuous walk takes visitors to the incredibly beautiful Spitzkop viewpoint overlooking the Knysna Heads. An ideal day outing for the whole family & be sure to remember your camera! The picnic spot can be reached via the R339, along the Prince Alfred Pass and is situated near the Diepwalle State Forest Facilities: Wooden tables and benches, brei (fire) facilities, water and bush toilets. GPS Coordinates: S33 54. 842 E23 08. 583

Hiking Trails &/Or Clubs, Picnic Spots & Venues

Situated just 8km's outside of Calitzdorp at the Calitzdorp Dam in the Klein Karoo. Fish Eagle Eco Camp is a paradise for the nature lover. A great getaway for the day, weekend or even longer. Day trippers welcome Activities include fishing (Yellow fish), sailing, canoeing, swimming, kite surfing, wind surfing, boating, camping, mountain biking, 4x4 route, brei and picnic & star gazing. Fish Eagle Eco Camp has an events venue, 2 x bomas to rent for group functions.

Picnic Spots & Venues

Drupkelders - loosely translated into Dripping Cellars, are rock pools in the Knysna forest. Combine a 3. 5km indigenous forest walk with a visit to magnificent rock pools in the Homtini River in the Knysna Forest. These massive rock pools offer deep, cola-coloured waters to cool off in and even a waterfall to clamber up next to (to another series of pools) . Take a rucksack with picnic and swimming things and wear good walking shoes as there is a steep section near the river. Due to the exclusivity of this gem, only 12 persons a day are allowed in and a Sanparks permit is required (Wildcards are not accepted for this walk) . It is not expensive and you are required to keep the permits on you should officials ask you for it by the rock pools. This trail starts at the Forest Edge Nature-lovers Retreat gate entrance. What's offered * Two very large rock pools with more upstream to explore * NO ablution facilities available * NO refuse bins available * Enormous rocks to laze on

Hiking Trails &/Or Clubs, Picnic Spots & Venues

Situated on the banks of the beautiful Swartvlei Estuary in Sedgefield, Fish Eagle Green is one of the town's most popular swimming and picnicking spots. This large grassy common is great for kids and there are several brei facilities available. Where: Turn left at the Engen Garage just outside of Sedgefield, and carry on with the road until you reach the water's edge.

Picnic Spots & Venues