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23 km to the West of Hopefield, fossil deposits are found on the farm Elandsfontein, which include guided tours and fossil displays. http://www.fossilpark.org.za 35 km to the South-West of Hopefield, the Langebaan Lagoon offers the best kite-surfing venue in the West Coast, swimming beaches and fishing spots, home to West Coast National Park covering about 30,000ha. http://www.nature-reserve.co.za/west-coast-national-park_location.html 35 km to the South-West of Hopefield, Club Mykonos Casino is situated – from fantastic promotions and numerous restaurants, to entertainment for the children – there are plenty of activities for young and old alike. The Casino hosts 300 slot machines, black jack- and roulette tables and much more. |
55 km to the West (via Vredenburg), Paternoster waits for the day-tripper with guided sea kayak trails and expeditions in the calm waters of the West Coast of South Africa for all skill levels. Also visit the Cape Columbine nature reserve and light house, or enjoy watching the small fishing boats come in with the fresh catch of the day.
36 km to the North-East, Moorreesburg welcomes you to the ‘Bread Basket’ of the Western Cape Province. Moorreesburg is home to one of only 3 wheat museums in the world.
65 km to the North-West (via Velddrif and Dwarskersbos), The Rocherpan – a 914 hectare reserve is – part of a seasonal “vlei” (estuary) with an adjoining section of the Atlantic Ocean: the combination of the two gives rise to a collection of 183 species of birds, including 70 species of water birds.
40 km to the North-West, the sleepy fishing town of Velddrif and the Berg River Estuary with 350 bird species, representing the best birding in the West Coast, awaits the avid Bird-Watcher or water sports enthusiast. The Estuary is saline and tidal and therefor interesting at all tidal stages. Flocks of cormorants, pelicans and flamingo’s are common on the banks or the Berg River.
http://www.sabirding.co.za/birdspot/010420.asp
95 km to the North-West (via Velddrif and Dwarskersbos), Verlorenvlei amazes as one of the most important estuarine systems in the Western Cape and one of the largest natural wetlands along the west coast of South Africa. It is also one of the few coastal fresh water lakes in the country and makes for excellent bird watching.
http://www.ewisa.co.za/misc/Wetlands/defaultwetVerlorevlei.htm
22 km to the North-West, the farm Langrietvlei, with its homestead declared a National Monument, presents the visitor with walking trails, swimming, boating and bird-watching. Set amongst the fynbos, spring flower paradise.
22 km to the North-West, the farm Kersefontein, originally purchased by settler Martin Melck in 1770, with its fine old Cape Dutch homestead and rambling outbuildings, allows the visitor to experience the history and workings of eight generations of the Melck family. Now a National Monument, little has changed in terms of beauty, tranquillity and isolation.
http://www.kersefontein.co.za
50 km to the West (via Vredenburg), St Helenha Bay (discovered by Portuguese Explorer Vasco da Gama in 1497) plays home to the killer whales and humpback whales which come to mate and calve in mid-Winter to Spring (Whale Watching). Endemic to the Bay are the Heaviside’s Dolphin (classified as data deficient by the IUCN Red List) and Dusky Dolphins. St Helena Bay is also one of the world’s prime fishing centres.
36 km to the North-East, Moorreesburg welcomes you to the ‘Bread Basket’ of the Western Cape Province. Moorreesburg is home to one of only 3 wheat museums in the world.
65 km to the North-West (via Velddrif and Dwarskersbos), The Rocherpan – a 914 hectare reserve is – part of a seasonal “vlei” (estuary) with an adjoining section of the Atlantic Ocean: the combination of the two gives rise to a collection of 183 species of birds, including 70 species of water birds.
40 km to the North-West, the sleepy fishing town of Velddrif and the Berg River Estuary with 350 bird species, representing the best birding in the West Coast, awaits the avid Bird-Watcher or water sports enthusiast. The Estuary is saline and tidal and therefor interesting at all tidal stages. Flocks of cormorants, pelicans and flamingo’s are common on the banks or the Berg River.
http://www.sabirding.co.za/birdspot/010420.asp
95 km to the North-West (via Velddrif and Dwarskersbos), Verlorenvlei amazes as one of the most important estuarine systems in the Western Cape and one of the largest natural wetlands along the west coast of South Africa. It is also one of the few coastal fresh water lakes in the country and makes for excellent bird watching.
http://www.ewisa.co.za/misc/Wetlands/defaultwetVerlorevlei.htm
22 km to the North-West, the farm Langrietvlei, with its homestead declared a National Monument, presents the visitor with walking trails, swimming, boating and bird-watching. Set amongst the fynbos, spring flower paradise.
22 km to the North-West, the farm Kersefontein, originally purchased by settler Martin Melck in 1770, with its fine old Cape Dutch homestead and rambling outbuildings, allows the visitor to experience the history and workings of eight generations of the Melck family. Now a National Monument, little has changed in terms of beauty, tranquillity and isolation.
http://www.kersefontein.co.za
50 km to the West (via Vredenburg), St Helenha Bay (discovered by Portuguese Explorer Vasco da Gama in 1497) plays home to the killer whales and humpback whales which come to mate and calve in mid-Winter to Spring (Whale Watching). Endemic to the Bay are the Heaviside’s Dolphin (classified as data deficient by the IUCN Red List) and Dusky Dolphins. St Helena Bay is also one of the world’s prime fishing centres.
