Angling
Since 1929 when Hentie van der Merwe discovered his secret fountain on the beach, Hentie's Bay was synonymous with fishing and today, almost 80 years later its still the case!  Shore and shark angling is the one activity that attracts the most visitors to Henties Bay, thanks to the rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean and a shoreline of more than 270 km where 4x4 vehicles are allowed on the beach.  And did you know that the sport with the most participants worldwide is fishing?

Visit our Angling pages for more information about this popular pastime.
 

INDEX

Angling
Beach
Golf
Quad bikes
Walking Trails
4x4 Routes

Beach
Henties Bay has a peaceful, rustic atmosphere and the absence of heavy traffic, the mild climate and long stretches of unspoilt beach creates the ideal setting for a leisurely holiday with long walks, sunbathing and picnicking or a few days rest for the overseas visitor after a tiresome journey on hot and dusty roads. Parts of the beach are closed to anglers, vehicles and quad bikes to offer pedestrians and sunbathers maximum peace and quite.

The main swimming beach is down at the valley where the super tube is - quite a busy spot during the December holiday season.  Solitude Bay is south of Henties Bay and ideal for long walks, beach picnics or fishing.

Keep in mind that the water is icy cold, ranging from 13 to 18°C, and the current very strong with whirlpools in places which makes it dangerous to swim.  It is not advisable to swim too deep unless you are a strong swimmer.

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Golf
The golf course, in itself an attraction for many tourists who regard the sandy fairways as a challenge, is laid out in an old bed of the Omaruru River delta known as the Valley. It is a nine-hole golf course, extending over a distance of 2.7 km and has very well tended grass greens and tees while the fairways are virgin desert sand. There are three par 3, two par 5 and four par 4 holes.
Golf competitions are organised regularly, especially during the December holiday season, and on other days visitors can play for a minimal fee. Players have to provide their own golf clubs.

Quad Bikes

Quad bikes are built to have fun in the dunes and on the beach but they should be used with responsibility and consideration to residents and other holiday makers. 

There are areas especially designated for the use of quad bikes where riders can test their skills to the maximum without being a hazard to the environment or a nuisance to other people.
These are the dune field south of Henties Bay, the Omaruru River and the beach either side of the residential areas. When riding on the beach, please take other people in consideration and be on the lookout for children and pets! During the holiday season a lot of families spend their days on the beaches, angling and picnicking.

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Quad bikes are NOT allowed on the beach and dunes in front of the residential areas.
And under no circumstances are quad bikes allowed in the desert where there are no roads!

Quad bikes and its drivers must be fully silenced when used on the roads in Henties Bay or the National roads.

Because of its safe environment and mild climate Henties Bay offers visitors the ideal opportunity to go for long strolls along the beach or a more strenuous hike up the Omaruru River.

These two walking trails are unmarked but are easy to follow and a map is available at the Tourism Office.

Visit our Walking Trails page for more info.

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For the more adventurous nature lovers the diverse desert environment of Henties Bay offers excellent 4x4 routes.  

Visit Our 4x4 Routes pages for more information.