West Coast National Park is a stunning landscape that spans 27,500 hectares and is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean. Only 1,5 hour’s from Cape Town, you find the azure waters of the lagoon. The avid birdwatches paradise with over 200 species of land and sea birds, it is known to be one of the finest coastal wetland areas in South Africa. The area is rich in fossils, some dating back to the Holocene Age. Expansive beaches surrounding the Langebaan Lagoon offer areas to picnic and braai. During the spring flower season visit Postberg (August & September) to see the wonderful tapestry of multi-colored flowers
Accommodation
- Two-bed Steytler Cottage has one bedroom with double bed, a bathroom with toilet and shower. Open plan fully equipped kitchen (stove, fridge, utensils, microwave), double sleeper couch in the lounge, fireplace. The cottage is neer Geelbek and school groups can be noisy.
- Six-bed Abrahamskraal Cottage has two inter-leading bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Open plan lounge, dining room, kitchen (fully equipped) with large fireplace and 2 single sleeper couches. Power is provided by solar energy, fridge, geyser and stove are all gas, there are no plug points. Guests are requested to bring their own wood,
- Six-bed Van Breda Cottage has three bedrooms, one with a double bed and two with two single beds. A bathroom with toilet and shower. Fully equipped kitchen (microwave, fridge, utensils), lounge and a veranda with a braai area. Situated close to the education centre so can be noisy when there are school groups.
- Six-bed Jo Anne’s Beach Cottage has three en-suite bedrooms, one with a double bed and two with 2 single beds. Open plan living area and fully equipped kitchen. There are two braai areas, one on the veranda and the other in the back garden. Power is provided by solar energy, fridge, geyser and stove are all gas, there are no plug points. Guests are requested to bring their own wood. The cottage is situated near Churchaven, within walking distance of the lagoon. No fishing or motorised crafts allowed.
- Four-bed Jo Anne’s B Cottage has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other 2 single beds. One bathroom with toilet and shower. Open plan kitchen, lounge and braai area. Power is provided by solar energy, fridge, geyser and stove are all gas, there are no plug points. Guests are requested to bring their own wood. The cottage is situated near Churchaven, within walking distance of the lagoon. No fishing or motorised crafts allowed.
Activities & Facilities
Walks and Trails
Cycling and Mountain Biking Trails
Bird Watching
Picnic and Braai Sites
Whale Watching
Flower Season (August & September)
Eve's Footprint and Trail
Kayak and kite-board
Information Centres are situated at Preekstoel and Geelbek.
No ATM facilities available inside the Park.
Vehicle fuel is not available in the park . The nearest fuel station is in the Langebaan Village (approx. 5km from the park).
Geelbek Information Centre:
View images/posters of fauna and flora that can be found at the Park.
View the replica of Eve's Footprint.
Info on birds and bird hides.
Due to the recreational zoning of the park some water sports are restricted to certain areas.
Medical, pharmaceutical, vehicle repair post office and police services in Langebaan Village.
Nearest hospital: Vredenburg (30km)
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