Agulhas National Park
The national park of Cape Agulhas is a natural haven and place of interest, boasting indigenous lowland fynbos on limestone soils, which is considered endangered and restricted largely to the southern Overberg.
The park was created to preserve the Agulhas area’s vegetation and is the mainstay of the Agulhas Biodiversity Initiative, who aims to protect the lowland fynbos biodiversity of the Agulhas Plain.
Wildlife has been re-introduced into the park, with various species of antelope roaming the landscape. Prolific birdlife includes the Cape sugarbird, the Blue Crane, Orange-breasted Sunbird and Black Harrier.
Due to the park’s diversity, several habitats support over 2 000 plant species, with 100 endemic to the area and over 110 listed as Red Data species.
Visitors can embark on numerous nature walks and hikes throughout the park, which offers stunning views of the environment and the expansive coastline.
There is also accommodation available within the park, and other activities include birdwatching and fynbos spotting.
Cape Agulhas Wine Route
Unbeknownst to many, the Cape Agulhas Wine Route is one of the newer additions to the popular Wine Route initiative of the Western Cape, and rates amongst the places of interest.
It’s quite an uncommon occurrence to see vineyards at the southernmost tip of South Africa, but small towns in the area have delved into the wine growing and production industry to create unique wines with character and flavour.
The route comprises of various wine estates and wineries along the stretch of coastline and a little more inland. Its wine-producing wards include Montagu, Bredasdorp, Elim and Napier.
Elim is the most famous stop on the route, boasting a unique terroir (the combination of climate, soils and geology) and a cool-ripening season, which makes for fantastic Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz wines.
The most notable wine establishments of the route include Lomond Wine Estate in Agulhas, Napier Winery in Napier, Zoetendal Wine Farm in Elim, and Black Oystercatcher Wines in Bredasdorp.
All farms are part of the route offering wine tastings and tours, as well as a distinctive, memorable experience for locals and tourists alike.
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