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Herolds Bay

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Herolds Bay

Herolds Bay is worth a stop: 20 minutes from George, 11km from Garden Route.

Herolds Bay is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 1,268, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Herolds Bay sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Herolds Bay to your route.

About Herolds Bay

Herolds Bay (Afrikaans: Heroldsbaai) is a beach resort on the Southern Cape coast. It is 6.4 km from George Airport and can be reached by the R404 (the Skimmelkrans road).

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Herolds Bay offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Herolds Bay located?

Herolds Bay is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -34.0483 latitude, 22.3971 longitude.

What is the population of Herolds Bay?

Herolds Bay has a population of approximately 1,268 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
1,268
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.0483, 22.3971

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Herolds Bay

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Garden Route

A 300-kilometer stretch along South Africa's southeastern coast through forests, lagoons, and charming seaside towns.

11 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Outeniqua Pass

The modern N9 climb from George to the Little Karoo, opened in 1951, with wide sweeping curves and a summit lay-by looking back over the Garden Route coast to the Indian Ocean. Often shrouded in fast-moving cloud.

18 km · about 20 min drive

historic highway

Montagu Pass

An 1848 gravel pass over the Outeniqua Mountains, hand-built with dry-stone retaining walls that still stand, running parallel to the modern N9. Declared a national monument, it is drivable in a normal car in dry weather.

21 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Herolds Bay

  • Right hereGarden RouteA 300-kilometer stretch along South Africa's southeastern coast through forests, lagoons, and charming seaside towns.
  • 18 kmOuteniqua PassThe modern N9 climb from George to the Little Karoo, opened in 1951, with wide sweeping curves and a summit lay-by looking back over the Garden Route coast to the Indian Ocean. Often shrouded in fast-moving cloud.
  • 21 kmMontagu PassAn 1848 gravel pass over the Outeniqua Mountains, hand-built with dry-stone retaining walls that still stand, running parallel to the modern N9. Declared a national monument, it is drivable in a normal car in dry weather.
  • 75 kmPrince Alfred's PassSouth Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.

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