West Coast Activities



Birding

The West Coast has a number of different ecosystems and therefore offers the opportunity of birding in mountain, coastal, sandveld and estuarine habitats. The region is blessed with an abundance of birding 'hotspots' that include 8 IBA's and 2 RAMSAR sites. read more > >

Culture

The West Coast offers a vibrant and diverse cultural experience, celebrating the past and present lives of the people of South Africa. read more > >

Flowers

Situated within easy reach of Cape Town, the spring wildflowers can be enjoyed at a number of locations on the Wet Coast. Spring announces itself with drifts of white rain daisies and tiny yellow button daisies, blue flax and pink nemesias. read more > >

Mission Stations

The Mission Stations on the West Coast bares testimony to the sterling work the church has done to develop the indigenous people of the West Coast. read more > >

Wine

The region is blessed with three excellent wine routes:The Darling Wine Route, West Coast Wine Route and Swartland Wine Route. read more > >

 

 

 

 




Events May 2013

4Riebeek-KasteelRiebeek Valley Olive Festival, 022 448 1545
5ClanwilliamCederberg Kunstefees, 027 482 2024
11VanrhynsdorpGriqua Ratelgat Festival, 027 213 5472
25DarlingDarling Museum Open Day, 022 492 3361
25VredendalMaskam Challenge, 027 213 1595
25DarlingFootloose in Darling, 074 556 4032
25DarlingFootloose in Darling, 074 556 4032
30VelddrifWintermark, 022 783 0046
31VelddrifSteak -evening, 022 783 0005