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Arniston Accommodation: Nearby towns with accommodation:
Swellendam Accommodation | Bredasdorp Accommodation | Cape Agulhas Accommodation
Arnistonn Accommodation | Napier Accommodation | Malgas Accommodation
Arniston is a small seaside settlement in the Overberg region on the Cape South
coast, close to Cape Agulhas, the southern-most tip of Africa. Prior to the shipwreck
of the Arniston, it was known as Waenhuiskrans, an Afrikaans name meaning literally
"Wagon house cliff", after a local sea cave large enough to park a wagon and a span
of oxen in.
At first only a fishing community, it has now become a renowned holiday destination
and wine farming area. The fishing village - recognisable for its lime-washed and
thatched houses - remains intact and has been declared a National Monument in its
entirety. Fishermen still take the original style boats out, although now under
contract. Whale watching is a popular seaside tourist activity.
The Arniston Hotel is a popular tourist destination that looks out over the ocean.
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