Boulders Beach

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Boulders Beach is part of the Table Mountain National Park. At Boulders beach you can visit and get to know the families of African penguins. These (jackass penguins) are considered to be endangered. They are protected and Boulders Beach has been chosen as their own ‘waddling ground’ where you can walk along the boardwalks. There is however a cost to get onto the beach. A pensioners discount applies.

African Penguins were reclassified from vulnerable to endangered. The Boulders colony was established in 1982. Happily, the number of penguins is steadily increasing. Penguins feed mostly on fish, they are about 60cm tall and weigh about 3 kilos. Penguins can dive to 130 metres deep and move at speeds up to 20 km per hour. They can hold their breath for over 2 minutes. Penguins have a lifespan of about 10 years.

The water at the boulders beaches is considerably warmer than elsewhere on the coast because of the boulders which shelter the space and catch the sun. because of these boulders, the beaches are safe for swimming and paddling.

There is a charge to enter the protected area. Pensioners rates apply.

Kleintuin Road

Check the sea temperature here

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