• Province: Western Cape
• Coordinates: 34.104°S 18.360°E
• Municipality: City of Cape Town
• Area: 29.05 km2

Noordhoek is located on the Cape Peninsula, south of Cape Town city centre, within the Western Cape province. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the slopes of the Table Mountain range to the north. Nearby areas include Kommetjie to the southwest, Fish Hoek to the east, and Chapman’s Peak. along the coast. Noordhoek is part of the Cape Town metropolitan area but maintains a rural, village-like character with open spaces and farmland.

History of Noordhoek

Noordhoek means North Corner. The Farm was proclaimed in 1743 by Governor-General Van Imhoff, the governor-general of the Cape. He granted the land to Christina Diemer, who married Frederik Rossouw and inherited the Farm ‘Zwaanswyk’ when he died. She also owned ‘Imhoff’s Gift’ and a large piece of Land in Simon’s Town.  Noordhoek is situated just below Chapman’s Peak.

The area was quite remote and inaccessible till the Ou Kaapse Weg was built in the 1960s. Previously, the only access was by way of the Main road along the False Bay coast. The scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, linking Hout Bay to Noordhoek, was opened in 1923. Locals called it “Oom Izaksekop”. After Isaac de Villiers, a descendant of the Huguenots who arrived from France in 1687. The De Villiers family settled in the area in 1881.

Chapman’s Peak

Chapman’s Peak (Chapman’s Bay) was named after John Chapman. He was a lieutenant in the Royal Navy who had to search for water in the area when he came ashore in 1607. However, Jan Van Riebeek renamed it Hout Bay 40 years later. Chapman’s name was then given to the bay just south of it.
Ou Kaapse Weg is not so old; it is just the name given to the road over the mountains.

Previously, it was just a track between Hout Bay and Kalk Bay on the other side of the ridge. This remoteness has resulted happily in the preservation of the rural atmosphere of the suburb
Middens and skeletons show that the first inhabitants of this area were Khoi nomads and Strandlopers who had been in the area for over 1000 years.

The postcode is 7979 (boxes only)

Transport

Noordhoek is served by  Golden Arrow Bus Services, and minibus taxis. See linked pages for details. Other options for getting around the Western Cape.

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Browse businesses and places to visit in Noordhoek

Things to do and  see in Noordhoek:

• Horse riding on the beach
• Great surfing at”The Kom”
• Noordhoek vineyards grow white varietal grapes for the Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc.
• -Noordhoek Farm Village,
• Blackhill pass

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape, regulations, permits and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

• Emergency Services

• Police: Fishhoek, 021784 2700
• Fire: Fishhoek 021 480 7700
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Closest hospital: Long Beach Medical Centre 021 785 3900
• Pharmacy; 021 784 4400

• Municipal & Utilities

• Water: 0860 103 089
• Electricity: 0860 103 089

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department: Fishhook 021 784 2160
• Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204

• Community & Safety

• 24 hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
• Childline-116
• NSRI 087 094 9774
• SPCA: 021 700 4140

• Local Contacts and Community Resources 

• Post office; 021 785 5375
• Library; 021 783 1112
• Ratepayers association: info@nrpa.org.za

• Schools in Noordhoek

• EduExcellence Private School 021 785 2992( special needs)
• Noordhoek Private School-021 785 5336

• Find a comprehensive list of Cape Town Emergency numbers HERE
• The City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre is available 24/7 For all life or property-threatening emergencies. Call 021 480 7700 from any phone or 107 from a landline or report online at https://bit.ly/3o4Ji3K

See also Masipumelele