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Fisherhaven

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name	Fisherhaven
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image_caption	View of Fisherhaven from space.
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subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	South Africa
subdivision_type2	Province
subdivision_name2	Western Cape
subdivision_type3	District
subdivision_name3	Overberg
subdivision_type4	Municipality
subdivision_name4	Overstrand
pushpin_map	South Africa Western Cape#South Africa
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postal_code_type	Postal code
postal_code	7200
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Fisherhaven is a suburb of the whale watching town of Hermanus in the Western Cape, South Africa. It is situated next to the Bot River Lagoon, about 14 km from Hermanus center and about 14 km from Arabella Country Estate and Golf course. There is an abundance of indigenous fauna and flora.

Tourism

Fisherhaven is a popular birdwatching and holiday destination. Over 120 bird species can be found in the surrounding area. Many water sports can be done on the lagoon including waterski, powerboating, wakeboarding, kiteboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and fishing.

Wildlife

horsesA herd of wild horses are known to roam free in the marshlands, next to the Rooisand Nature Reserve. There is a group of between 10 and 12 Fisherhaven horses which have made their home in and around the village, much to the delight of visitors and residents.{{cite web | access-date = 9 April 2019 | access-date = 9 April 2019

History

During World War II, Royal Air Force (RAF) Squadron 262 established a diversion base at the lagoon and Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats operated from here. The land on which Fisherhaven is situated was originally part of the Afdaksrivier farm which was first recorded in 1754. Before that the area of Middelvlei was first settled by the Khoisan people.

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