Rolling dunes, golden beaches, the blue of the sea, craggy cliffs and quaint fisherman's cottages, are all part of this delightful village with two names.

Known by the locals as Waenhuiskrans, named after the huge sea cavern, which is so large it was said an ox-wagon and team of oxen could turn full circle inside the cave. The cave is accessible at low tide and lies about 1km south of the village.

To others the village is known as Arniston, named after the East Indiaman Arniston, which was wrecked nearby in 1815 with a tragic loss of 37 lives.

• The sea around Arniston is relatively warm and safe for swimming. The dunes around the village are fun to explore and a big favourite for the kids.
  
  
• Kassiesbaai, the 200-year old restored fishing village with picturesque whitewashed, thatched cottages, declared a national monument. Many cottages are notable for their huge baking ovens.
  
  
• Kassiesbaai Craft Centre, where local handworks and products are for sale.
  
  
• Mossienes Gallery displays original watercolour paintings.
  
  
• The Harbour, where the local fishermen gather. You can buy some fresh fish or take a photograph of the colourful, salt-stained fishing boats, so often depicted on postcards.
  
  
• Replica of Monument, erected after the death of the four sons of a colonel and his wife in the Arniston sea disaster, can be seen at the shipwreck museum.
  
  
• Die Waenhuis Restaurant; enjoy fresh fish daily from the local boats

Great Outdoors

• Swimming in the turquoise sea and relaxing on sandy beaches is an outdoor experience for the entire family to enjoy. Roman and Bikini beaches are popular amongst locals and visitors alike.
  
  
• Walk around the village and explore the many interesting features of Arniston. Also of interest are the prehistoric stonefish traps, which were built by the 'Strandloper' people of pre-colonial days.
  
  
• The sand dunes around the village are fun to explore and a big favourite amongst children.
  
  
• Collect your own oysters and other shellfish at the rock-pools along the beach.
  

Only a short distance away

• De Hoop Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area near Bredasdorp, hosts 34 000 ha of unspoilt Cape fynbos. De Hoop's rich diversity of wildlife, plants and culture makes it a unique experience to visitors.
  
  
• Explore De Mond Nature Reserve situated between Arniston / Waenhuiskrans and Struisbaai.
  
  
• Walk around historical Elim, a Moravian Mission Station established in 1824.
  
  
• Visit the world renowned Shipwreck Museum, in Bredasdorp, with artefacts and furniture from ships wrecked along the Cape Aghulhas coast in years gone by.
  
  
• L'Aghulhas is the southernmost town in Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet and a prime tourist destination.