West Coast National Park - What's on in Joburg

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The West Coast National Park in South Africa is a diverse and vibrant destination for nature and adventure enthusiasts. Spanning over 40,000 hectares it is particularly renowned for its awe-inspiring flower displays that attract visitors from far and wide every spring.

It features serene spots like Kraalbaai and the secluded Preekstoel beach, perfect for peaceful outings.

Outdoor activities are abundant, including braaing at Tsaarsbank, whale-watching, and wildlife safaris, providing a range of experiences for visitors with different interests.

The Langebaan Lagoon within the park is a highlight for water sports lovers and nature enthusiasts. It offers opportunities for kayaking and windsurfing and is a sanctuary for diverse bird and marine species.

The park also presents a historical journey with Eve's Footprint and Trail, accessible bird-watching of over 250 bird species at Geelbek Hide, the spring floral spectacle of Postberg Flower Reserve, and the sweeping views from Seeberg Viewpoint.
The park also offers unique accommodations like houseboats, cottages, and quaint beach cottages.

The West Coast National Park provides activities for all ages and walks of life!

Date: Always open

Time: September to March: 07:00 – 19:00 (last vehicle entry at 18:30) April to August: 07:00 – 18:00 (last vehicle entry at 17:30)

Price: Free

Venue address: West Coast National Park

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Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Accessibility details: Accessible Activities & Facilities The major attractions of the reserve are the marine and lagoon fauna and flora, fossil deposits, flower displays, wading birds and the use of houseboats. There are a variety of visitor destinations within WCNP all with varying access potential. Some of the more noteworthy ones include:Geelbek Hide Accessed via a long wooden boardwalk, a person in a wheelchair can easily enter the hide (although with weathering the boardwalk is a bit creaky in parts). Depending on the tides, a person can have marvelous viewing of aquatic wading birds.Postberg Flower Reserve Flower season is August and September, but there is also the presence of some large herbivores. Most of the viewing of the flowers is done from the confines of a motor vehicle. There are a couple of picnic sites and a viewing site overlooking the lagoon. The pathway to this latter facility becomes too narrow for passage in a wheelchair. There are toilet facilities that are spacious and can be easily accessed. However no assisting rails are present.Lagoon jetties and beaches There are several jetties leading people onto the lagoon. These have steps and a wheelchair user will require assistance. Mobile toilets that service these jetties or the pathways that lead down to lagoon beach pockets are not appropriate for people in wheelchairs.

Tel: 022 772 2144