Chapman's
Peak Drive - Cape Town by Z Moses
Hout
Bay Apartments
| Chapman's Peak Drive in
Cape Town, which takes motorists on a 9km winding route from Hout Bay to
Noordhoek, is widely regarded as one of the most scenic stretches of road
anywhere in the world. Take a drive and see what all the fuss is about.
Chapman's Peak Drive is all
about the scenery. Overlooking Noordhoek and Hout Bay, this scenic road
offers numerous points at which motorists can safely pull over and gaze
out across the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the shapely
shores that meet it.
Located in the heart of Hout
Bay, just a stone's throw from the beach and town centre is Hout Bay Chapman's
Peak B&B. This family run bed and breakfast provides guests with deluxe
accommodation at affordable price. It is a Comfortable, Luxurious and family
friendly holiday accommodation in the heart of Hout Bay. Ideal accommodation
for romantic couples. Self-Catering and/or Bed and Breakfast as you wish. |
 
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Fondly known as 'Chappies'
to Cape Town residents, Chapman's Peak Drive also forms part of the route
for the famous Cape Argus Cycle Tour, as well as the Two Oceans Marathon.
From these unrivalled vantage points, which are up to 593m above sea level,
it is not uncommon to see whales and dolphins frolicking in the ocean below.
Hout Bay View is a sensationally positioned with many enviable and panoramic
views of the Table Mountain range and the ocean, with unsurpassed vistas
of the famous Chapmans Peak. Recently renovated to provide you with the
latest amenities and comforts. While this drive was closed, on and off,
for a decade or so due to safety concerns related to rock falls, thorough
civil engineering work meant the road could re-open in late 2009. Chapman's
Peak Drive will now only be closed as a precaution in the event of severe
wind or rain.
According to a plaque along
the route, construction of this road began in 1915 and, after 7 years of
work, it was officially opened by the governor-general of what was then
the Union of South Africa, Prince Arthur of Connaught and Strathearn.Peak
Drive was a prominent location for vehicle television commercials in the
1990s, most notably BMW's acclaimed 'Beat the Bends' campaign, filmed in
response to a commercial by competitor Mercedes-Benz. There are 114 curves
along Chapman's Peak Drive, making it necessary for motorists to drive
slowly and cautiously, all the better to gaze out at the spectacular views.
Those who wish to save themselves the toll fee can do so by hiking up Chapman's
Peak, along a path with clear signage. Hikers are advised to take lots
of water, as there are no taps along the route or at the top.
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