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West Coast National Park

Activities

  • The park has been divided into 3 recreational zones:
    • Zone A: multi-functional section for most water sports.
    • Zone B: reserved for sailboats and board sailing (no power boats or angling).
    • Zone C: wilderness area, which is closed to the public.
  • The Strandveld Educational Trail starts and ends at Geelbek Homestead.
  • The Postberg Flower Trail is open during the spring flowering season only.
  • Game viewing from own vehicle in the Postberg Section (only during the spring flowering season).
  • Picnic, barbecue and ablution facilities for day visitors in the Postberg Section (only during the spring flowering season).
  • Tea garden and light meals at the Geelbek Homestead.
  • Bird hides near the Geelbek Homestead.
  • Guided paddling trips and kayak hire by arrangement from Marie-Lousie at adventure@gravity.co.za

Facilities

Geelbek Goldfields Environmental Centre, dormitory-type accommodation for 110 persons attending environmental courses.

Conference facilities in Houseboats

Postberg Two Day Hiking Trails

NB: Bookings opened on the 2nd June 2008, Contact numbers: 022 7722 799 / 022 7722 144.

It is essential to read this information:


This is a two day one night trial, hikers to overnight at Plankiesbaai.

Day 1: 15.5km (6 Hours)
Day 2: 11.8km (3, 5 Hours)

Price: R85 pp excluding conservation fees.

This Trail can take up to a maximum number of 12 people.

Start:

Hikers must arrive at the Tsaarsbank gate at 09:00am to start the Trail. Cars can be parked at Tsaarsbank gate. All hikers to show their permit to the gate guard on duty before they start with the hike.

Sand dunes:

Do not take any short cuts and stick to the marked trail so that we can know if you have safely completed the walk by reporting back to the gate guard.

Overnight – Plankiesbaai:

The overnight point is situated at the southern end of Plankiesbaai. Look out for the stone ablution block built into a sand dune at Plankiesbaai. Tents should be put up on the level area close to the ablution block. Please keep off the dunes in the immediate areas of the ablution block and water tanks. Please bring your own tent and camping equipment.

Facilities:
  • Ablution block with toilets, basins and drinking water.
  • Braai grids and wood.
  • Washing up stands and a large kettle to boil water on the fire.

There are no showers, hot water or cooking utensils available at the overnight facilities.

16 mile beach:

On the second day, walk along 16 mile beach towards the wrech (Patelis A lemos 1978) until you see a flag and sign which indicates the turnoff into the dunes

Emergencies:

In the event of any injury or similar emergency, please walk to the nearest road and advise passing cars to contact Park personnel at 022 7722 144

 

Important Note:
  • Water is only available at Tsaarsbank gate and overnight point at Plankiesbaai. No water is otherwise available along the rest of the trail.
  • This trail has been completed by both young and old alike, but it is strenuous and should not be undertaken unless you are reasonably fit.
  • Under no circumstances will vehicles be allowed to overnight, pick up or drop off people or equipment at Plankiesbaai.

Hikers with medical problems are advised not to start this hike. Remember to bring the map with you and enjoy the hike!!!

Steenbok One Day Trail

NB: Bookings opened on the 2nd June 2008, Contact numbers: 022 7722 799 / 022 7722 144.

Distance: 13.9 km (5 Hours excluding breaks).

Price is R45 pp excluding conservation fees.

This Trail can take up to a maximum number of 20 people.

Please keep permit/ receipt at hand.

Routine Markers:

The first section (±2 km) of the Steenbok Day Trail follows the route of the 2 day trail up to Konstabelkop. The 2-day trail is marked with flower sign boards. Where the Steenbok trail deviates from this trail, it is marked with Steenbok signboards. Please stay on the trail.

Water:

Water is only available at Tsaarsbank and Plankiesbaai, therefore ensure that you start the trail with sufficient water.

Start and Finish:

The trail starts and ends at Tsaarsbank gate. Once you are ready to begin, check in with the gate guard at Tsaarsbank. You are advised not to start later than 09:00. The Postberg section closes at 17:00, so please aim to complete the trail before closing.

Emergencies:

In the event of any injury or similar emergency, please walk to the nearest road and advice passing cars to contact Parks personnel at 022 7222 144.

Walking on roads:

It is unavoidable that some sections of the trail are on the roads used by the general public. For your own safety please be aware of vehicles.

Regulations:

The trail is situated within a national park and is therefore subject to the National Parks Act. The most applicable regulations are:

  • No dogs allowed.
  • No picking of flowers.
  • No removal of any material, plant or animal.



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