Noordehoek Farm Village, Noordehoek Common, and Long Beach Day Outing - Cape Town, South Africa

Noordehoek in Cape Town is a wonderful place to visit with young kids! 

There is so much exploring possible in the area that I've had to cherry pick what to include in this post. We prefer morning outings so that Bug and Goose can still squeeze in an afternoon nap on the way home.

On our most recent adventure to the area we started at Noordehoek Farm Village. With its stunning setting and numerous stores and restaurants there are several options for either a sit down or take away breakfast. My husband and I shared a mouth watering a breakfast pizza, and the kids devoured the nutella pancakes from Cafe Roux. While we waited for our orders the kids played in the huge secure play area.

If you do a similar trip, before you leave the village I highly recommend stopping for a takeaway coffee from The Village Roast. The delicious aroma fills your nose the moment you walk in, and the coffee tastes even better than it smells! 

A two minute drive or short walk from The Farm Village lies Noordehoek Common and within moments of stepping onto the lush green grass you feel transported far from any city. You can picnic just about anywhere and the locals have set up some ingenious swings which will entertain the kids for ages - our favorite is pictured above. Goose (4) shrieked and laughed as she swung out over the ravine, calling for us to push her higher and higher!

This is a great place for the whole family to explore, with little paths and bridges crossing the ravine, ample trees and flowers, horses, large fields to run in, and the sound of insects humming away in the background.

Locals have also added hidden fairy doors to some of the trees which really captivated the imagination of Bug (6). Members of Cape Town Rocks also occasionally hide painted rocks in the area, so keep an eye out as these are always such a treat to find and either re-hide or take home as a keepsake!

Our next stop was long beach. As you get to the bottom of the boardwalk you will see a stunning lagoon shallow enough to walk across at low tide. Tip: do watch the tide as it can be tricky getting down to the beach when it is high. We came somewhat ill-prepared not having costumes in the car for the kids (it was winter after all) but fortunately had some towels and a change of clothes in the car. The kids had a wonderful time splashing in the  water!

Another great spot for swimming and splashing about is a little rock pool just over the rocks to the right of the beach. The sea itself was a bit wild and the waves were huge, so we felt much saver with the kids in the rock pool. 

Aside from the petrol and breakfast, this was a very cost effective, fun time out. We will definitely be back soon!