The Harold Porter Nature Reserve (40 km from Hermanus) on the scenic coastal drive to Cape Town, stretches from the top of the Kogelberg mountain range to within 10m of the sea, encompassing a whole river system. Ten hectare has been cultivated as a magnificent garden with streams, ponds, and winding pathways in an exquisite fynbos setting while the remainder is managed as a natural reserve.

The fynbos environment has a complement of animals. Grey rhebok, Cape grysbok, klipspringer, baboon, mongoose and dassie are present in small numbers. Although not as rich in bird-life as other areas in South Africa, 92 bird species have been recorded. Species most likely to be seen include the Cape Sugar Bird, Sunbirds and the Rock Thrush. Raptors include the Jackal Buzzard and Black Eagle.