Gearings Point
Gearings Point is a scenic viewpoint in Overstrand Local Municipality, Overberg, Western Cape. Gearings Point is situated nearby to the art gallery Gallop Hill Gallery, as well as near The Spencer Contemporary Art Gallery.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include SANSA Space Science.
SANSA Space Science
SANSA Space Science, previously the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory is South Africa's national geomagnetic research facility. The observatory is situated in the town of Hermanus in the Western Cape Province and forms part of the South African National Space Agency. SANSA Space Science is situated 2 km west of Gearings Point.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hermanus and Onrusrivier.
Hermanus
Photo: Pavel Špindler, CC BY 3.0.
Hermanus is a picturesque seaside town on South Africa's south coast, near the Garden Route and about 90 min drive from Cape Town. It is particularly famous as the "best land-based whale watching destination in the world", with southern right whales easily seen from shore during winter and spring months.
Onrusrivier
Village
Photo: MrsKimberlyReid, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Onrusrivier, or Onrus, is a settlement in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The name Onrus means "restlessness", referring to the pounding of the surf on the rocky coast. Onrusrivier is situated 7 km west of Gearings Point.
Vermont
Village
Vermont is a seaside town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Located near Cape Town, the town adjoins the settlement of Onrusrivier and is also close to the town of Hermanus. Vermont is situated 8 km west of Gearings Point.
Gearings Point
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Wheelchair access: yes
- Category: tourism
- Location: Overstrand Local Municipality, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-34.42215° or 34° 25′ 20″ southLongitude
19.24394° or 19° 14′ 38″ eastOpen location code
4FQXH6HV+4HOpenStreetMap ID
node 602750080OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpointOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yes
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