Cape Columbine Nature Reserve Tietiesbaai
Cape Columbine Nature Reserve is on the West Coast near the fishing village, Paternoster. It is the furthest westerly destination in the Western Cape. The reserve covers an area of 263ha along the rocky stretch of coastline. This area was declared a nature reserve in December 1973.
This reserve boasts the last manually controlled lighthouse to be built in South Africa. It is usually the first South African lighthouse to be seen by ships coming from Europe. The lighthouse was built in 1936 on Castle Rock. The light stands at a height of 80m above sea level and casts a beam, which is visible for about 50km.
Beautiful hiking trails and unforgettable sunsets right on the Atlantic Ocean. Camping doesn’t get much better than this.
Write to:
The Municipal Manager
Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
Private Bag X 12
VREDENBURG
7380
R. Martins: 083 992 2237
T: (022) 7522 718
F: (022) 7522 015
No bookings by telephone will be accepted.
- Allocation of sites:
End of February for Easter Weekend
End of August for November, December & January
| GEOGRAPHY | |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Region | West Coast |
| Closest Town | Paternoster |
| Distance to Town | 5km |
| GPS: Campsite |
17° 51′ 56” E 32° 49′ 2” S |
| ACCESSIBILITY | |
| Camping Allowed | Caravan & Tents |
| Access Road | Gravel Road |
| Vehicle | Sedan |
| Trailer | Standard Trailer |
| Caravan | Standard Caravan |
| CAMP SITES | |
| Sites Available | 60 |
| People per site | 6 |
| Ground Cover | Grass & Ground |
| Power Points | None |
| Day Visitors | 150 |
| Maximum Occupation Time is 8 weeks | |
| FACILITIES | |
| Toilets | Flush Toilets |
| Showers | Warm (solar energy) |
| Lights | None |
| Water Taps | Yes |
| Braai | Must provide own |
| Chemical toilets are recommended for overnight camping | |
| ACTIVITIES | |
| Swim | Sea |
| Fishing | Sea |
| Kayaking | Sea |
| Only those in possession of valid permits will be allowed to catch crayfish in the reserve | |
| No fish bait or seafood may be removed from the rocks. | |
| RULES | |
| Animals | No pets |
| Motorcycles | None |
| Speed | Restrictions inside reserve is 20km/h |
| Vehicles | No vehicles are allowed on the beach. |
| No rubber ducks may be launched in Tietiesbaai | |
| Entrance at own risk | |
| Maximum Occupation Time is 8 weeks | |
