West Coast Way Guide & Routes 2016/2017 by WestCoastWaySA

Your self-guided road trip into the West Coast starts here:

Culture Route

1 Blouberg & Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Head out onto the R27 West Coast Road to Bloubergstrand - renowned for kitesurfing and SUP - and see the 1806 Battle of Blaauwberg hill. Both offer views of two World Heritage Sites: Table Mountain & Robben Island. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 23.6km from Cape Town on R27

2 Melkbosstrand A seaside village and popular water sports location. The Main Beach has green lawns, perfect for sand-free picnics, and many restaurants. Stay at The Lodge at Atlantic Beach on fynbos-rich Atlantic Beach Golf Estate. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 33.2km from Cape Town on R27

3 Koeberg Nature Reserve Two spectacular walking trails and mountain bike trails (MTB) where visitors are treated to a range of fauna and flora, including grysbok, steenbok and springbok. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 30km from Cape Town on R27

4 Silwerstroomstrand A Blue Flag beach with picnic and barbeque areas and a caravan park with bungalows for longer stays. This is a family attraction with safe swimming in the sea and tidal pool. Open 7 days/ week | Day visitors free - 46km from Cape Town on R27

5 Atlantis (Witzand Aquifer Nature Reserve) Drive to Atlantis via the Longest Eucalyptus Tree Lane in the Southern Hemisphere. The Atlantis Dunes are famous for sandboarding. Open 7 days/ week - 48km from Cape Town

6 Mamre Werf Travel 300 years back in history at the Moravian Mission Station, est 1808. Start your free heritage walk from Tori Oso Coffee Shop. Discover national monuments like the Church and Parsonage, as well as the Water Wheel Mill. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 60km from Cape Town

7 Groote Post Groote Post is a historic 18th century wine farm for wine tastings, farm walks & drives and bird watching. In the historic manor house (1791) find famous Hilda’s Kitchen. (Booking Essential) Groote Post open 7 days/week | Free entry | 70km from Cape Town

From here visit Darling Wine Shop, Darling Cellars, Cloof Wines, Ormonde Private Cellar and Darling Brew.

In the heart of the West Coast Flower Region and home to Evita se Perron. Start your Darling Mystery Trail from the Butter Museum (1899) which is also home to the Tourism Office offering accommodation information: +27 (0)22 492 3361 | www.darlingtourism.co.za Open 7 days/week | Museum Fee apply - 76km from Cape Town

Darling Brew Experience

Visit the new Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery for excellent cuisine prepared with locally sourced produce and, of course, some of South Africa’s best craft beer. Tasting deck overlooking brewery, open-air kids play area and MTB-Friendly facilities. Open Tues-Sun (7 days/week in Flower Season & School Holidays) Free Entry - 48 Caledon Street, Darling

10 West Coast National Park Connects the Culture Route and Foodie Route and stretches from Yzerfontein to Langebaan. The park’s famous Geelbek – Restaurant and Nature Wedding Destination – offer traditional Cape Cuisine. Game sighting, whale spotting, hiking and MTB trails can be enjoyed. Avid birders can spot over 200 species of land and sea birds. Visit the Seeberg Heritage Centre from where you can see Table Mountain. Open 7 days/week | Entry fees - 87.7km from Cape Town on R27

11 Yzerfontein This picturesque seaside village is not only a haven for indigenous fauna & flora, it also boasts South Africa's longest stretch of beach. Popular for water sports. Find the Cape West Coast Biosphere Info Hub here and book one of their four guided slackpacking Trails. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 74km from Cape Town on R27

12 !Khwa ttu !Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre offers daily San guided tours on bike, foot or jeep, a restaurant, accommodation, museum, shop and gallery. !Khwa ttu combines adventure, relaxation and San education to create a new understanding of the phrase “San Spirit Shared”. Spend the night in luxury guest houses or rustic tented camps. Enjoy running-, hiking trails and mountain biking. Open 7 days/week | Free entry | Tour & trail fees apply Bikes to rent - 74km from Cape Town on R27

Culture Route

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Taste ‘Weskus Kos’ (West Coast Cuisine) on your fun road trip on the:

Foodie Route

10 West Coast National Park Find here Geelbek Restaurant’s traditional Cape Cuisine - housed in a Cape Dutch VOC building (1744). Walk from here to the birdhive overlooking the Langebaan Lagoon salt marches and pink flamingos. Open 7 days/week | Entry fees - 87.7km from Cape Town on R27

13 Langebaan Find top restaurants overlooking Langebaan Lagoon. This acclaimed Ramsar Site is perfect for water sports. Cruise with Elite Charters yacht trips and wet bikes. Find accommodation at Club Mykonos and Albatross Guesthouse. Be sure to visit Bay Gallery for art pieces. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 116km from Cape Town off R27

14 Saldanha Bay Foodies can enjoy locally grown mussels and oysters at South Africa’s largest natural bay. A holiday hotspot for water sport lovers. The nature reserve offer MTB trails. Stay on the water’s edge at Blue Bay Lodge and Protea Hotel Saldanha Bay. Visit the Cultural Village and Hoedjiesbaai. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 142km from Cape Town off R27

15 Jacobsbaai Known as ‘Namakwaland at the Sea’ and home to many artists and storytellers. Some top attractions are seasonal whale and dolphin spotting. The Five Bay Hiking Trail by the Cape West Coast Biosphere meanders from Paternoster to Jacobsbaai for a fynbos, wildlife and traditional West Coast cuisine exploration. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 151km from Cape Town off R27

16 Paternoster & Cape Columbine Here you will find culinary artists, like Kobus van der Merwe at Oep ve Koep, transform food from the sea into an exploration of the West Coast. Fishermen still head out daily in colourful traditional wooden boats from a beach peppered with boulders. Visit Cape Columbine’s last manned lighthouse in South Africa. Camp at Tietiesbaai or explore via SUP or kayaking. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 149km from Cape Town off R27

17 St Helena Bay & Shelley Point Get to watch the sun rise over the sea! With restaurants located on the rocky beach front, seafood dishes are enjoyed with stunning views. Find the Lighthouse on Shelley Point, walk on the Golden Mile beach or play a round of golf. The bay of St Helena stretches from Dwarskersbos to Cape St Martin - across 18 bays. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 149km from Cape Town off R27

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25 Velddrif with Laaiplek and Port Owen Head straight fo Velddrif via the R27. Then make sure your first stop is Bokkom Laan next to the Berg River. Find more information in the Berg Route section.

18 West Coast Fossil Park Millions of years ago the West Coast landscape was one of riverine forests and wooded savanna. This is where the short-necked long-horned giraffe, the first bear (south of the Sahara) and an early type of Mammoth lived. Go on daily guided tours to the site where a diversity of fossils can be seen in the ground where they were buried five million years ago. This is one of the richest fossil sites in the world of this time period. A children’s mock dig, coffee shop and tuck shop make for great fun for all ages. Open 7 days/week | Entry and tour fees apply - 120km from Cape Town off the R27 on the R45

19 Hopefield Hopefield is the oldest town in the Cape West Coast and dates back to 1851. Visit Kerk Straat (Church Street) and the Simply Bee observation centre, where Hopefield’s bees zoom in from fynbos fields. Enjoy pampering treats and gifts. Visit the Mill Country Fair (every Saturday) for locally grown fruit & veg, eats and artisan bread. Stay longer: at Merry Widow B&B. Visit the Hopefield Dutch Reformed Church, traditional Hartebeeshuisie and Plaasmol recycled crafts and nature garden. Simply Bee open Mon - Sat | Free entry | Free tours for groups smaller than 10 people - 124km from Cape Town off R27, on R45

20 Thali Thali Game Lodge This top nature attraction is conveniently positioned on the R27 West Coast Road, 80 min from Cape Town and close to Langebaan Lagoon. Go on a bush walk or Safari game drive to view prolific birdlife, wildlife and fynbos. Try your hand at archery, cool off in the splash pool or sit in front of the fireplace on colder nights. An expansive traditional South African wine and food menu - breakfast to dinner - with sunset drinks and amazing views of the Milky Way awaits you. Luxurious 3-star accommodation options, conferences and wedding facilities available. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 116km from Cape Town on R27

Foodie Route

Darling Brew Experience

This is a road trip of contrasts - from open farmlands to rocky coastlines - as you head out on the N7:

Scenic Route NEW

21 Malmesbury Known as the heart of the Swartland, this historic farming town offers everything from museums to skydiving. Go birding or taste award-winning Swartland wines. Surrounded by interesting imagescapes of olive groves, vineyards and wheatfields. Explore 7 days/week | Free entry - 66km from Cape Town on the N7 22 Riebeek Valley Nestled among vineyards and olive groves Riebeek Valley includes the towns of Riebeek West and Riebeek-Kasteel. The area is a market and festival hot spot ideal if you like to travel and shop. Great photographic architecture angles. Explore 7 days/week | Free entry - 86.1km from Cape Town just off the N7 23 Moorreesburg Morreesburg offers The Wheat Industry Museum – one of only three museums in the world dealing with wheat growing. Become an agricultural tourist for a day or visit the 11-circuit labyrinth in the town’s park. Explore 7 days/week | Free entry - 102.8km from Cape Town on the N7

24 Koringberg Directly translated as “Wheat Mountain”, Koringberg is situated in the middle of the Western Cape’s wheat fields and is stunning to photograph. Go mountain biking to a secret destination in the Swartberg or visit the Autshomoa fountain. Make your first stop Desert Rose Farmstall for true Swartland hospitality. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 117.1km from Cape Town just off the N7 19 Hopefield 8 Darling 11 Yzerfontein Find information on these stops in the Culture & Foodie Routes sections.

This road trip takes you to everything ‘Berg’ (Mountain) - Berg River, Piketberg and the start of the Cederberg:

Berg Route NEW 25 Velddrif with Laaiplek and Port Owen

Learn about the origins of a Cape West Coast staple known as bokkoms (dried fish), explore Laaiplek’s harbour and cruise the canals of Port Owen. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 156.5km from Cape Town on the R27

26 Dwarskersbos A seaside village with a character all of its own. Stroll on white beaches dotted with fishing boats and experience spectacular African sunsets setting over the Atlantic Ocean. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 169.8km from Cape Town 27 Rocherpan This 930 hectare nature reserve consists of a seasonal vlei (wetland) teeming with birds and wildflowers. Stay in the newly built eco-cabins. Open 7 days/week | Entry fees apply - 178.9km from Cape Town on the R27

28 Elands Bay This surfing mecca offers a variety of activities including mountain biking, sailing, fishing and rock climbing. The pristine white beach stretches on forever. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 222.2km from Cape Town on the R27

Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 167.3km from Cape Town off the N7

30 Redelinghuys

& Verlorenvlei Known as the potato capital, Redelinghuys is where you’ll find famous Verlorenvlei - a RAMSAR site with abundant birdlife & fynbos stretching from Elands Bay. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 195.5km from Cape Town off the N7 31 Eendekuil

This is where the Cape Town railway terminated until the end of the Anglo-Boer war. A typical Cape West Coast town with a laid-back atmosphere. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 160.1km from Cape Town off the N7 32 Piekenierskloof

Mountain Resort The Gateway to the Cederberg. A stunning mountain resort high up in the Piekenierskloof with spectacular views over the Olifants River Valley. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, children’s’ playground, mini golf (putt-putt) course and Cloof Restaurant. A 10 min drive from Citrusdal. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 168.6km from Cape Town on the N7

33 Citrusdal

Nestled between the base of the Cederberg and the Olifants River, Citrusdal is home to green citrus orchards. The town and surrounds offer excellent birding, rock climbing and first-rate accommodation. Visit the Citrusdal Museum, learn about the first San Bushman inhabitants and enjoy rooibos tea infusions, unique food pairings and farm visits. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 176.3km from Cape Town on the N7

34 Porterville

Porterville is the only region in South Africa where the rare Disa Uniflora flower is found. Go star gazing, paragliding, hiking or taste organically produced wines. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 144.6km from Cape Town off the N7 35 Piketberg

Located on the slopes of the Piketberg Mountain, this is the original defence barrier and top producer of table grapes. Find excellent agri-tourism experiences here, including farm-stays. Go paragliding off the Piketberg Mountain or hike among proteas. Find the eco-friendly Kruistementvlei cottages and campsite on top of Piket-Bo-Berg. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 129.8km from Cape Town on the N7

36 Goedverwacht

& Wittewater Established in the 19th Century as Moravian Mission Stations with a fascinating slaving history. Go to the annual Goedverwacht Snoek and Patatfees. Try the Peerboom (Pear Tree) hiking rail or picnic on the outskirts of the town. Open 7 days/week | Free entry - 144km from Cape Town off the N7

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Scenic Route NEW Berg Route

A village famous for its night sky and known as the “centre of the universe” on account of the French astronomer Abbe De la Caille who used the spot to determine the shape of the earth in 1751.

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NEW West Coast Way Trips! 1-Day air-conditioned shuttle trips with driver Culture & Adventure Way

from the 300 year old Mamre Werf heritage to 1000’s of years old !Khwa ttu San culture • every Wednesday and Saturday • Depart from Cape Town and arrive on Mamre Werf 50 min later for a cup of coffee/tea before doing a community guided heritage walk. Depart and stop in Darling. Then head for !Khwa ttu for lunch and a San Guided Nature Walk or choose to do a MTB trail excursion (mountain bikes provided on site). Includes sundowner drink!

Wildlife & Fossils Way

from a Thali Thali Game Drive with archery lessons to the 5 million year old West Coast Fossil Park site • every Monday and Thursday • Depart from Cape Town and arrive at Thali Thali 80 min later to enjoy West Coast Rusks with Coﬀee/Tea. Enjoy the guided Game Drive and then Archery Lessons. Enjoy lunch here, before heading to the West Coast Fossil Park’s guided tour of the in situ fossil site.

Darling Wine & Beer Way

from the largest selection of West Coast wines to the best selection of Darling Brew slow beers • every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday • Depart from Cape Town and arrive at Darling 70 min later for a coﬀee and ‘koeksister’ visit at Evita se Perron. Then head to Darling Museum, before walking (weather permitting) to Darling Sweet and then Darling Wine Shop. Taste toffees and then sample from the largest selection of West Coast Wines. From here arrive at Darling Brew for lunch and a 4-beer tasting. Opportunity to buy wine and beer!

Choose any 1 of the above trips for: 1 R4450 2 R2800 3 R1970 A group booking between 6 to 11 people 4 R1717 5 R1460 will be treated as a private booking: R11 900 per person

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Bed & Breakfast In the center of the old village, next to the historic Darling Museum 6 Rooms En Suite • Oﬀ Street Parking Free WiFi • Romantic Garden • Pool DARLING OFFERS A LOT!

Stay 2 nights and get a free bottle of Darling wine served with locally grown olives To qualify: Show this voucher at your arrival, minimum stay two nights, voucher valid till 11 August 2016

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1 Dolphin Inn Guesthouse

Bloubergstrand +27 (0)82 877 8323

Comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Excellent location, close to the beach and a variety of beachfront restaurants.

dolphing@mweb.co.za www.dolphinguesthouse.co.za 8 Disa Lodge

Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering cottage. Convenient location and proximity to the Main Street and local Darling attractions.

Darling +27 (0)22 492 3561

LANGEBAAN

pat@disalodge.co.za www.disalodge.co.za 8 Darling Cellars True to nature – at Darling Cellars it all starts in the vineyard with very old bush vines! Wine tasting and sales open – Monday to Saturday.

Darling

+27 (0)22 492 2276

info@darlingcellars.co.za www.darlingcellars.co.za 9 Darling Brew

Darling +27 (0)21 286 1099

The Tasteroom & Brewery offer uniquely flavoured craft beers and cuisine prepared with locally sourced produce. Find the new brewery at 48 Caledon Street, Darling.

tasteroom@darlingbrew.co.za www.darlingbrew.co.za 13 Greystones Beach House

Langebaan

+27 (0)83 645 6425

Historic mansion offering Lagoon views. Self-catering beachfront accommodation, tastefully furnished for 8. Free WiFi

info@greystonesbeachhouse.co.za www.greystonesbeachhouse.co.za 14 Blue Bay Lodge

We offer beachfront accommodation and restaurant just outside the beautiful West Coast Village, Saldanha. Free WiFi

Saldanha

+27 (0)22 714 1177/8/9

reservations@bluebaylodge.co.za www.bluebaylodge.co.za 14 Protea Hotel Saldanha Bay Only 80 mins from Cape Town. Free WiFi. Remodelled with a stunning waterfront position. Restaurant and bar overlooking the Bay.

www.proteahotels.com/Saldanhabay

Saldanha

+27 (0)22 714 1264

• Daily Game Drives • Bush Walks • Archery • 3-Star S/C or Tented Accommodation • Marquee Tent • Safari Bar, Lapa & Pool • Restaurant • Conference Facilities

+27 (0)82 372 8637 ThaliThaliGameLodge ThaliThaliGame info@thalithali.co.za www.thalithali.co.za

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1 Dolphin Inn Guesthouse

Bloubergstrand +27 (0)82 877 8323

Comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Excellent location, close to the beach and a variety of beachfront restaurants.

dolphing@mweb.co.za www.dolphinguesthouse.co.za 8 Disa Lodge

Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering cottage. Convenient location and proximity to the Main Street and local Darling attractions.

Darling +27 (0)22 492 3561

LANGEBAAN

Darling

+27 (0)22 492 2276

info@darlingcellars.co.za www.darlingcellars.co.za 9 Darling Brew

Darling +27 (0)21 286 1099

The Tasteroom & Brewery offer uniquely flavoured craft beers and cuisine prepared with locally sourced produce. Find the new brewery at 48 Caledon Street, Darling.

tasteroom@darlingbrew.co.za www.darlingbrew.co.za 13 Greystones Beach House

Langebaan

+27 (0)83 645 6425

Historic mansion offering Lagoon views. Self-catering beachfront accommodation, tastefully furnished for 8. Free WiFi

info@greystonesbeachhouse.co.za www.greystonesbeachhouse.co.za 14 Blue Bay Lodge

We offer beachfront accommodation and restaurant just outside the beautiful West Coast Village, Saldanha. Free WiFi

Saldanha

+27 (0)22 714 1177/8/9

www.proteahotels.com/Saldanhabay

Saldanha

+27 (0)22 714 1264

• Daily Game Drives • Bush Walks • Archery • 3-Star S/C or Tented Accommodation • Marquee Tent • Safari Bar, Lapa & Pool • Restaurant • Conference Facilities

+27 (0)82 372 8637 ThaliThaliGameLodge ThaliThaliGame info@thalithali.co.za www.thalithali.co.za

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1 Dolphin Inn Guesthouse

Bloubergstrand +27 (0)82 877 8323

Comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Excellent location, close to the beach and a variety of beachfront restaurants.

dolphing@mweb.co.za www.dolphinguesthouse.co.za 8 Disa Lodge

Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering cottage. Convenient location and proximity to the Main Street and local Darling attractions.

Darling +27 (0)22 492 3561

LANGEBAAN

Darling

+27 (0)22 492 2276

info@darlingcellars.co.za www.darlingcellars.co.za 9 Darling Brew

Darling +27 (0)21 286 1099

The Tasteroom & Brewery offer uniquely flavoured craft beers and cuisine prepared with locally sourced produce. Find the new brewery at 48 Caledon Street, Darling.

tasteroom@darlingbrew.co.za www.darlingbrew.co.za 13 Greystones Beach House

Langebaan

+27 (0)83 645 6425

Historic mansion offering Lagoon views. Self-catering beachfront accommodation, tastefully furnished for 8. Free WiFi

info@greystonesbeachhouse.co.za www.greystonesbeachhouse.co.za 14 Blue Bay Lodge

We offer beachfront accommodation and restaurant just outside the beautiful West Coast Village, Saldanha. Free WiFi

Saldanha

+27 (0)22 714 1177/8/9

www.proteahotels.com/Saldanhabay

Saldanha

+27 (0)22 714 1264

• Daily Game Drives • Bush Walks • Archery • 3-Star S/C or Tented Accommodation • Marquee Tent • Safari Bar, Lapa & Pool • Restaurant • Conference Facilities

+27 (0)82 372 8637 ThaliThaliGameLodge ThaliThaliGame info@thalithali.co.za www.thalithali.co.za