The bay of Baie du Cap
Photo: Simisa / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

🏖️ Beaches · South-West

Baie du Cap

A small bay and fishing village where the coast road meets the cliffs, with a quiet beach, the Matthew Flinders monument and Macondé just round the corner.

🚗 From the villa30 min · 21.8 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed30 min – 1.5 hnot counting the drive
🕓 Best time of day☀️ Morning · 🌤️ Afternoon
💰 PriceFree

Baie du Cap is the last village before the coast road climbs over the cliffs at Macondé. Its bay has a small beach, fishing boats and a relaxed local feel, with the green hills of the south-west behind.

It's a good stop on a south-coast drive: the Matthew Flinders monument stands on the point, and Macondé viewpoint is two minutes away.

  • Local fishing village
  • Flinders monument on the point
  • On the way to Macondé

🏖️ The beach

Swimming
★★★★★★★★★★
Snorkelling
★★★★★★★★★★
Shade
Yes, trees
Facilities
Shops in the village.
Wind
Partly exposed.

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

🚗 By car: 30 min (21.8 km) off-peak. Along the coast road. Directions in Google Maps ↗

Tips

  • 💡 A stop on the south-coast drive rather than a beach day.