To Simon's Town on the Southern Line Tourism Route

St James Beach © Bruce Sutherland

Catching the train to Simon's Town is a great way to experience the False Bay coastline. It is also a more cost effective and environmentally friendly way of getting around the City.

When you are making arrangements for your weekend plans, consider taking the train to access the False Bay Coastline. The Southern Line Tourism Route is an affordable daily train pass that gives you access to attractions of seven different stations. These include Cape Town, Observatory, Newlands, Muizenburg, Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek, and Simon’s Town Station. This route also gives gorgeous views along the False Bay Coastline.  You can board the train at any of the following stops, and purchase tickets at the station kiosk. You can access the train timetables here. 

 
^{The railway along the False Bay coastline. © Bruce Sutherland City of Cape Town}

Once you arrive in Simon's Town you are a few kilometers walk to Boulder's Beach where there is a thriving colony of African Penguins. If you are not up for the walk you can also take a local taxi to Boulder's Beach. The penguins are best viewed from Foxy Beach where boardwalks take visitors within a few metres of the birds. For more information about Boulder's Beach please visit the SANParks website.

^{African Penguins at Boulder's Beach heading out for a Swim}

 
^{African Penguin Colony with young chicks at Boulders Beach}