1 - 4 August 2024: Elim 200 Year Heritage Festiva...
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Cape Agulhas Tourism Promotion Office focuses on promoting tourism and the local economic development in-and-around:
Travel time to the southernmost tip of Africa - 42 minutes (46,2km) via the R319.
Things To Do in Arniston:
Travel time to the southernmost tip of Africa - you have arrived at your destination.
Things To Do in L’Agulhas:
Travel time to the southernmost tip of Africa - 11 minutes (6,8km) via the R319.
Things To Do in Struisbaai:
Travel time to the southernmost tip of Africa - 47 minutes (49,2km) via the R43 and R319.
Things To Do in Elim:
Travel time to the southernmost tip of Africa - 36 minutes (39,4km) via the R319.
Things To Do in Bredasdorp:
Travel time to the southernmost tip of Africa - 51 minutes (56,5km) via the R316 and R319.
Things To Do in Napier:
Whether you love outdoor adventures or prefer indoor activities, The Cape Agulhas Tourism Promotion Office will introduce you to the bounty of things to do in the Agulhas area that will keep the whole family entertained on land and ocean.
Visit the Agulhas National Park and stand on the very edge of the African continent and see where two oceans meet.
Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
Commissioned on the 1st of March 1849, the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse was the third lighthouse to be built on the South African coastline. If you love lighthouses this one at the Southernmost tip of the African Continent is one not to be missed. Climb to the very top and enjoy panoramic views of both the Indian and the Atlantic Oceans
The lighthouse was declared a National Monument in 1973 and is located within the Agulhas National Park.
Cape Agulhas has a magnificent coastline that consists of both rocky and sandy beaches and the waters of the Agulhas Bank off the coast, are home to an abundance of sea life.
Ocean Sports:
The Cape Agulhas region is set in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom and boasts a collection of SANParks and Private nature reserves and parks which include:
Agulhas National Park hosts the Agulhas Biodiversity Initiative whose aim it is to address the main threats to the fynbos biodiversity of the Agulhas Plain.
Other than enjoying hikes on one of the many trails, you could visit the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse and see the point where the Indian and Atlantic Ocean meet at Africa’s southernmost point.
De Hoop Nature Reserve is a nature reserve near Cape Agulhas at the southern tip of Africa.
Approximately 340 square kilometres in area, it is one of the largest natural areas managed by CapeNature. The reserve allows for day trips as well as lengthier stays at the De Hoop Collection that offers a range of accommodation styles to suit all tastes and budgets.
De Hoop Nature Reserve has an abundance of wildlife and if the perfect spot from where to watch the Southern Right Whale in season..
The Cape Agulhas Wine Route is something of a phenomenon as its unique terroir and award-winning wines have caused much excitement in the wine community. Formerly known as the Elim Wine Route, the Cape Agulhas Wine Route winds its way from Baardskeerdersbos across an area that includes the greater Napier region. The routes cool strong southwesterly and southeasterly winds provide a very cool ripening season, perfect for the viticulture of most wines.
While some wine farms open daily to the public, visits to others are by prior arrangement so be sure to call ahead to confirm details.
Many of the wine farms in the Cape Agulhas Wine Route offer added conveniences such as restaurants that showcase the local cuisine.
The Cape Agulhas Wine Route includes the smaller Agulhas Wine Triangle which is an area made up of wine farms that only use grapes grown locally.
The Cape Agulhas Tourism Promotion Office has a long list of places to eat in the area. Take a look at:
The Cape Agulhas Tourism Promotion Office has a massive database of places to stay in the area. Take a look at:
Caravan Parks
Cape Agulhas Tourism Promotion Office is actively involved in the municipality’s economic development program that:
The purpose of the Economic Development Division is to improve the vibrancy and sustainability of local economies, which will ultimately lead to better living conditions for most of the population. The focus is on high impact initiatives namely: