Bettys Bay at a glance

Welcome to the Whale Coast

The Whale Coast in the Western Cape province of South Africa offers a range of properties for home buyers and investors looking to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and investment opportunities that this picturesque region provides.

This area falls within the Overstrand Municipality and the greater Cape Overberg region. It is made up of towns, villages and small communities that dot the coastline, stretching from Rooi Els in the west to Cape Agulhas in the east.

The Whale Coast is ideally situated for nature lovers who want to reside close to cities and large towns, yet live away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan areas. Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Hermanus are within convenient driving distance, while Cape Town International Airport is a mere 80kms away.

Some towns in the area are also now being called "Zoom villages" because they offer the perfect environment for residents who want to live in proximity to major cities but work remotely.

This often-windy stretch of coastline enjoys average temperatures ranging between a maximum of 16 and 25 ⁰C, and a minimum of 9 to 17⁰C degrees. Like the rest of the Western Cape, it experiences rain in the winter months, while December to February is the hottest, driest period.

NS Property Solutions, a Western Cape-based estate agency, has a strong presence in the Hangklip region of the Whale Coast, which includes Rooi Els, Pringle Bay, Betty's Bay and Kleinmond. The towns and villages of the Kleinmond-Hangklip coastal strip are accessible via the well-known Clarence Drive.

Our in-depth experience of selling homes in this area allows us to find our clients their dream home or investment property.

The property market in the Whale Coast, Western Cape

Bettys Bay from above. Image by Van As Jordaan

The area offers homeowners a wide range of houses, with prices typically starting at R1.5 million. Several properties make ideal holiday homes, pointing to an opportunity for investors looking for a property to rent out short term. The majority of homes are valued at around R2.5, while luxury properties can go up to R10 million.

Houses in places like Betty's Bay offer high value as most yards are very large. Property in the Whale Coast remains a good investment for those who want to buy a second home here. It's also a perfect fit for older investors looking to retire here in the future.

The Whale Coast's top attractions

Education

Several smaller villages in the Hangklip region of the Whale Coast have preschools or creches, while the Pringle House Eco School in Pringle Bay takes learners up to Grade 5.

Kleinmond has two government primary schools and private schools for high school learners.

Healthcare

Good hospitals and clinics are situated within driving distance in Hermanus and Somerset West. Kleinmond has a government clinic and several general practitioners have practices in the town.

Shopping

Large supermarkets are found in places like Kleinmond while most villages have small supermarket for necessities.

Lifestyle in Hangklip, Whale Coast

Natural attractions

Hidden beauty in Hangklip, Western Cape. Image by Van As Jordaan

The Whale Coast is situated within the UNESCO-designated Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Residents are also committed to preserving the environment and conserving fauna and flora.

The area takes its name from the Southern Right Whales that can be seen in the shallow waters off the coast from June till November.

It also features rare sights like the colony of African Penguins in the Stony Point Nature Reserve, which is home to one of only three such colonies in South Africa.

You'll find an abundance of nature reserves in Hangklip, including:

• Harold Porter Botanical Garden
• Kogelberg Nature Reserve
• Stony Point Nature Reserve
• Brodie Link Nature Reserve

Sports

The landscape lends itself to scenic hiking trails. Hikers can enjoy the Disa Kloof River Trail, Brodie Link Hike, Leopard's Gorge Trail, Palmiet River Trail, Three Sisters Walk, Highlands Trail and several routes in the Kogelberg Reserve.

Surfing, windsurfing, diving and on-shore angling are popular activities along the 17 km white coastline, which offers several interlinked beaches.

Nature lovers can do river rafting on the Palmiet River, have picnics on its banks or swim in the fresh mountain water.

The Whale Coast Route is also home to many cycle races and boasts stunning ocean views from the Kleinmond Golf Course and the Arabella Golf Course further afield.

Meet NS Property Solutions Whale Coast

Riekie Nel

Riekie is NS Property Solutions' estate agent in the idyllic Betty's Bay and surrounding areas.

She is known for her eye for spotting hidden treasures in this majestic coastal region and is the perfect tour guide for showing you the best properties these places have to offer.

Leave it to Riekie to find you that once-in-a-lifetime dream home or the perfect spot to retire and enjoy some of South Africa's most beautiful areas, where the ocean and mountains meet.

Get in touch with Riekie here.

Ready to buy? Contact us to find your dream home or sell your house in the Whale Coast

Main image and video by Van As Jordaan and Jacques Jordaan