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Description
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens is nestled within the heart of coastal fynbos. This enchanting garden flourishes amid the pinnacle of floral diversity. It spans across mountain slopes adorned with wind-sculpted heathlands, meanders through deep gorges housing ancient relict forests, and extends over flats and marshes adorned with an array of restios, sedges, and bulbs. Alongside the beach, dunes showcase a unique collection of salt-adapted plants. The garden's allure is heightened by the acclaim it receives for its captivating waterfalls and the mesmerizing amber pools that grace its landscape.
It is also close to Stony Point Penguin colony - a great place to see African Penguins.
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Access
The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden covers almost 200 ha between mountain and sea, to the east of Cape Town, along the beautiful road of Clarens Drive - from Gordons Bay - a stunning drive with majestic scenery. There is a parking lot, and a small entrance fee. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates. The gardens can be explored only on foot. Open Mon-Fri: 08h00-16h30. Weekends & Public Holidays: 08h00-17h00.