Is Stony Point better than Boulders?

It's quieter and often has better viewing angles. Boulders is closer to Cape Town; Stony Point is closer to Hermanus.

Can you swim with the penguins here?

No — Stony Point is a boardwalk-only viewing site.

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Stony Point Penguins

Stony Point in Betty's Bay is one of only two mainland breeding colonies of the endangered African penguin (the other is Boulders in Simon's Town). A raised boardwalk gives close, safe viewing of a large breeding colony against a dramatic Cape Whale Coast backdrop.

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WhereBetty's Bay, Cape Whale Coast
SpeciesAfrican penguin (endangered)
Time needed45–60 minutes
AccessSmall entry fee — boardwalk

Why visit Stony Point Penguins

A much quieter alternative to Boulders and often better light and viewing angles.

An easy detour on a whale-watching day between Cape Town and Hermanus.

Where Stony Point Penguins is

Betty's Bay, on Clarence Drive (R44), about 30 minutes west of Hermanus.

What to expect

Boardwalks winding around a fenced breeding area with African penguins, rock hyrax (dassies) and cormorants.

Interpretation boards and CapeNature ranger presence.

How to include Stony Point Penguins in a Wanderer private tour

A natural mid-day stop on a Wanderer private whale-watching day, either on the way to or the way back from Hermanus.

Practical tips

Small conservation entry fee — pay at the gate.
Do not touch or feed the penguins.

Frequently asked

Questions about Stony Point Penguins

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Share your dates and interests and we'll design a private route around Stony Point Penguins — with a professional guide, a branded Mercedes vehicle and every logistical detail handled.

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