Western Cape Article - South African Vacations

an experience and the seafood restaurants and shops sell everything from shells, to gifts andcrafts.FAUNA AND FLORASeal Island: The island lies just across the harbour and is home to hundreds of seals andbirds. The waters around it are a breeding ground for the great white shark.Duiker Island: During the summer months, scores of Cape fur seals and black cormorantspopulate Duiker Island, a seal and seabird sanctuary. Several boat tours are conducted to theisland and are a popular tourist attraction. Contact the harbour master for more information.World of Birds: The home of feathered creatures is located in Valley Road and is one of thelargest bird parks in the world. The birds are kept in “walk-through” cages that were designedfor the benefit of both visitors and birds.Whale-watching: Whales visit the shores every year and from June to November visitorscrowd to these shores for an opportunity to see them.HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREHout Bay Museum: Located in Andrews Road the museum tells the story of the developmentof the village and of its forestry, mining and fishing past.Kronendal: This Cape Dutch homestead is located in Main Road. The historical building wasbuilt in 1800 and now houses an exclusive restaurant.SA Sea Fisheries Museum: Situated in the harbour, the museum focuses on the fishingindustry of the area that has provided an income for people for hundreds of years. Thedisplays include models of boats and a computerised marine encyclopaedia.83