Milnerton
Coastal Suburb of Cape Town

©Eric Miller
Coastal suburb of Milnerton at sunset, Cape Town.
©Eric Miller
The Milnerton lagoon and golf course in Cape Town, South Africa.

Milnerton is a coastal suburb of Cape Town, situated just over 10 km from the city centre. Capetonians rush by the shimmering lagoon as they race to town, with Table Mountain standing tall in the distance. Milnerton is known for its beautiful houses, historic lighthouse and superb golf course bordering the beach. Milnerton is also the oldest of the suburbs along the northern Table Bay. It boasts many attractions and is a popular spot for kite surfing, canoeing and fishing.

History of Milnerton

Milnerton was named after Sir Alfred Milner, Governor of the Cape Colony between 1897 and 1901. The 21 m high Milnerton Lighthouse, built in...more

Things to Do in Milnerton

Milnerton is pure heaven for outdoor sports enthusiasts. At the lagoon, one can enjoy canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. The adjacent gol...more