Doringbaai Perlemoenfees 2023
Join us for a laid-back, Weskus “kuier”. The festival is informal and will take place at Fryer's Cove Vineyards on the Doringbaai Jetty, where tables will be set up for guests to sample Weskus favourites, including abalone, crayfish, roosterkoek and snoek & patat....
Alla-Maskam!
Glo my die pad Namakwa Weskus toe is glad nie lank of swaar nie. Ja-nee, 'n mens kan maklik die N7 tot by Vanrhynsdorp in onder vier uur kafdraf, en dit is seker hoekom soveel mense gas gee en deurdruk tot by Springbok of na Namibië se grens toe. Maar doen jouself -...
Run West Trail Runs raises R40k for PTWC
Conceived in 2021 by Cape Town runner and surfer Dom De Jesus to raise awareness about rampant illegal mining on the West Coast, the latest leg of Run West attracted 145 entrants and raised more than R40,000 for Protect the West Coast (PTWC). The first Run West...
Trails: Viswater Mountain Bike Route
You’re up for an authentic slice of West Coast living if ever you decide to travel up to the Namaqua West Coast. Doringbaai and Strandfontein are just two of the picturesque fishing villages you’ll discover here along the ‘bossieveld-see’ plains unfolding along the...
Your Ultimate Guide to Kid Friendly Wine Estates in South Africa
Parents, we feel you. You're longing for a relaxing day out, sipping on crisp cultivars, surrounded by rolling vineyards and enjoying a delicious meal at a wine estate. But, what about the kids, right? Many of South Africa’s top wine estates cater for...
A Guide to Uniquely South African Fynbos and Wine Pairings
For lovers of nature and wine, the South African winelands has plenty to offer. This Heritage Month, celebrate the magnificence of the natural heritage that is the Cape Floral Kingdom with these interesting fynbos and wine pairings and other fynbos-related...
Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show
Clanwilliam Wildflower Show is open daily: 08:30 - 17:30 A must-visit when in Clanwilliam. The flower display is beautiful and the aroma is overwhelming. The variety that you will see in one spot is amazing! Make sure you visit the species room at the back of the...
Namaqua West Coast: It’s a Way of Life
There’s plenty of great food and fine wine in the world, but nowhere else has the ‘weskus vibe’ of the Namaqua West Coast. The people you meet here are what sets this place apart. The scenery is much like you’d expect: little red fishing boats resting on the...
From sailor to earth warrior
For Suzanne du Plessis, the question hasn’t been ‘Can I make a difference?’ It’s been a matter of what kind of difference she wants to make during her life on this planet. Read more: https://atlanticgull.com/from-sailor-to-earth-warrior/
Weskus Flower Report 11 August 2023
The flowers are still blooming and beautiful! Follow the link for the current hotspots https://mailchi.mp/7b72.../west-coast-flower-season-13554361 Photo: Tania Fouche, Strandfontein hike to Doringbaai
VREDENDAL (& Vanrhynsdorp) NAMAQUA WEST COAST TOURISM OFFICE
P.O. Box 1000,
3 Church Street, Vredendal, 8160
+27 (0) 27 201 3376
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