Attractions IN/AROUND Aurora
Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Berg River Region
North of the Berg River lie the little towns of Piketberg, Porterville, Wittewater, Goedverwacht, Veddrif, Aurora, Eendekuil and Redelinghuys. Known collectively as the Berg River region, the towns fall into an area that moves from the icy waters of the ...
Beaches
Cape West Coast Beaches
The Cape West Coast is home to a number of little fishing villages, complete with the homes that date back to the fishing industry of yesteryear. The main settlements along the coast are Yzerfontein, Langebaan, Paternoster, St Helena Bay, and Saldanha ...
Beaches / Natural Wonders / Nature Reserves
Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve
Stretching all the way from Diep River in Milnerton, to the Berg River close to Velddrif on the West Coast, the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) was designated as such by UNESCO in 2000. The beautiful area of the Cape Floristic Region is deemed ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Activities
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails – slackpacker trails on the West Coast! The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) is a recognised UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, one of only 6 in South Africa and just over 600 world-wide. It extends from Diep River in ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
West Coast National Park
Just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point of the West Coast National Park. Thousands of seabirds roost on sheltered islands, pristine golden beaches stretch endlessly into the ...
... and a little further afield
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Berg River Estuary
Rated as one of three top estuaries in South Africa, in terms of conservation, the Berg River Estuary starts 69 km upstream of its mouth in Velddrif on the West Coast. It is one of only four perennial estuaries on this dry coast and its lower reaches ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Nature Reserves
Bird Island Nature Reserve
The world’s most accessible Cape gannet colony can be found on an island, linked to Lambert’s Bay by a breakwater wall. Bird Island also gives shelter to thousands of cormorants and penguins, whilst Cape fur seals can still be found on the rocks on the ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Bird Island Penguin Colony
Bird Island is the third largest African penguin colony and, in terms of numbers, important for the survival of the penguin - there were 2 600 pairs when counted in 2011. It forms the other half of the paired fishing exclusion experiment (with St Croix) ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
Although often referred to as lying in Paternoster, the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, more often referred to by locals as Tietiesbaai, lies just south west of the popular weekend town, its manual lighthouse - the last of its kind - a draw card to many ...
Nature Reserves
Darling Renosterveld Reserve
Situated in the village of Darling, the Renosterveld Reserve, which you will find at the top of the village on a hill just behind the Darling Primary School, is run by the local municipality and forms part of the Darling commanage. Donated by the local ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Darling Wind Farm
On the hills just outside Darling, roughly 70 kilometres from Cape Town, stand four wind-generated mills. It's known as an Eskom demonstrator site, which means it's something of a learning platform for the development of the wind energy industry in South ...
Wine Estates
Darling Wine Estates
The Darling Wine Route continues to delight more and more tourists every year. The wines produced here are of a fabulous quality, thanks to the beautiful weather and soils. Local labels include Tukulu, Darling Cellars and Groote Post. Many of the wine ...
Wine Routes
Darling Wine Route
Although traditionally part of the Swartland, Darling is now a demarcated wine district and home to her own wine route, including five wine cellars all of which benefit from the cool breezes off the Atlantic Ocean and the long, hot summers to produce ...
Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Popular Tourist Routes
Dassen Island Penguin Colony
Shaped like a flattened whale, its fins viewable on either side, when seen from the air, Dassen Island lies off the Cape West Coast region near Yzerfontein. Just a century ago Dassen Island was home to over a million African penguins and the largest ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Donkergat Whaling Station
Saldanha is one of the charming towns perched along the Cape West Coast of South Africa, known for its gorgeous coastline and unique vegetation. But, it was once also an epicentre for whaling or whale hunting; long ...
Aurora as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Britannia Bay, Darling, Doringbaai, Dwarskersbos, Elands Bay, Grotto Bay, Jacobsbaai, Kraalbaai, Laaiplek, Lamberts Bay, Langebaan, Lutzville, Mamre, Nuwerus, Paternoster, Philadelphia, Port Owen, Redelinghuys, Saldanha, Shelley Point, St Helena Bay, Stompneusbaai, Strandfontein, Vanrhynsdorp, Velddrif, Vredenburg, Vredendal, Yzerfontein
Staying Overnight
Klipvis @ Duykereiland
Klipvis at Duykereiland is a captivating self-catering holiday home situated in St Helena Bay, offering an ideal retreat for every season. This g...
Red Bishop Three
Red Bishop 3 overlooks a lovely small wetland area that is teeming with various bird species. The studio apartment offers Cape West Coast self ca...
Hilltop Huisies at !Khwa Ttu
At !Khwa Ttu, your stay is more than just accommodation-it's an experience. Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the fynbos, the variety of appeal...
Saldanha Bay Inn
Saldanha Bay Inn is a walled in property which is safe and secure. All rooms face outwards and have their own entrances via sliding doors. Some o...
Sonkwassie
Situated in the quaint town of Paternoster, Sonkwassie offers comfortable accommodation for up to four guests. Here there are a variety of attrac...
Noordewind
Noordewind is a double-storey, self-catering, seafront holiday home offering accommodation in Dwarskersbos for up to six guests. The house is pet...
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