This popular holiday venue is developing rapidly – and is well-known for its 14km uninterrupted white beach.  Water sports are particularly popular.  Struisbaai, according to legend, is named for the size of its big beach – an old Nederland word for “huge”.

Hotagterklip cottages:  Restored fisherman’s cottages at the entrance to Struisbaai, built by early fishermen.  Some are now used as holiday homes, and all are national heritage sites.

Anglican Church:  This small restored thatched church, which is a national heritage site, is much sought after for small weddings en services.

Shell shops:  A must for the collector and browser.

Harbour:  The quaint little harbour, built in 1959, was deepened and enlarged in 1990 and is today used by both fishing and ski boats.

Southernmost tip:  Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.  Exact location marked by cairn.

Cape Agulhas Lighthouse:  Second oldest working lighthouse in South Africa.  Erected in 1848 and restored in 1988 to original plan.  Built in Pharos style.  Restaurant and Lighthouse museum.

The village with the old world charm, Napier, offers serenity and quiet charm.  Century-old cottages blend with modern houses resulting in a delightful rural atmosphere.  The hospitality of the people of Napier and the beauty of the surrounding countryside is certain to enrich all and impact the wish to return to enjoy the ambience of Napier again.

Dutch Reformed Church and Feeshuis:  Built in the form of Greek cross with teak interior, a beautiful pipe organ and font made of solid brass.  The Feeshuis, one of the oldest building in town, was used as slave quarters during 1810 – 1820.

Goldmine:  During the 1870/80s gold fever gripped the country.  In the rolling Ruggens (hills) of the Overberg on the farm, Hansiesrivier, a reminder of those years remains.

Giant Sundial:  A giant sundial (probably the biggest in South Africa) on which the time can be told to within half a minute was erected by Danie du Toit in 1965.  It is located at the Municipal offices.  Du toit had no training in this field but gained his knowledge from years of meticulous observation.

Ox-wagon Monument:  To commemorate the ox-wagon trek in 1838.  Erected in 1988.

Grootberg Hiking Trail:  New 8km hiking trail around the summit of the Grootberg.  Large variety of fynbos and bird species.  Starts at the FM-tower.

Elim in the Strandveld is a Moravian Mission Station established in 1824.  German missionaries brought the Gospel here and also taught the people various trades and skills.  This picturesque town has changed little over the years and, until this day, only members of the Moravian Church, and the water-mill, are some of the many national heritage sites in this charming little village.  The big thatched church is the pivot of all the streets in the town and visitors are welcome to join worship on Sundays.  Accommodation is available in a comfortable B&B.

Water Mill:  This old water mill, built in 1833 and restored in 1990, has the largest wooden water wheel in South Africa, and is again grinding wheat as in days of yore.

Slave Monument (1938):  Commemorates in the liberation of slaves in the Cape.

Bakery:  Delicious baked goods can be baked at the bakery.

Geelkop Nature Reserve:  Elim is famous for its extremely rare dwarf Elim fynbos.  Gentle day walks with beautiful views.

Annual Flower Show:  A fynbos flower show is held annually.   

Bredasdorp, South Africa’s first  “-dorp” was established by Michiel van Breda in 1838, and today forms the economic hub of the Suidpunt region.  Van Breda and other leading personality, Pieter Voltelyn van der Byl, could not agree where the Church should be built, and two towns, Bredasdorp and Napier, were established in 1838.

The population of this predominantly agricultural area is about 20 000.  Notwithstanding its typical rural atmosphere, all essential services are available in Bredasdorp.  The establishment of Denel’s missile test range (OTB) and the SA Air Force’s Test Flight and Development Centre (TFDC) in the mid-eighties near Waenhuiskrans/Arniston, and the movement of the Overberg District Council’s Head Office to Bredasdorp, accelerated the development of the town.

Audrey Blignault:  Furnished in honour of Audrey Blignault who was born in Bredasdorp and who enjoys national recognition as a writer, especially on the Bredasdorp area.  This room forms part of the Shipwreck Museum.

Foot of Africa Room:  Commemorative Room for the historical records of the famous Foot of Africa Marathon.  The 25th marathon took place in 2002.  This room forms part of the Tourism Bureau Complex.

Shipwreck Museum:  Unique world-renowned museum with artifacts and furniture from ships wrecked along our coast in years gone by.  The biggest collection of bottles in South Africa is also housed in the Museum.

Churches:  Imposing Dutch Reformed Church (1911) – An impressive example of Cape-Gothic style architecture.  Beautiful oak pulpit.  Reformed Church (1996) Plantation Street – Furnishings from early 1900 churches.  The pulpit, bell, organ and hand-carved door are all special.  Contact the Verger at 028 424 1832.  Anglican Church (All Saints) (1861) – Beautiful little stone church, designed by Sophie Gray.  Stained glass windows.

Heuningberg Nature Reserve:  A must for nature lovers and birders.  Offers various 2-15km walking routes in the mountain.  Top end of Van Riebeeck Street.

Merino Statue:  Erected in honour of the merino sheep which brought fame to this area, due to careful breeding by Michiel van Breda on this historic farm, Zoetendals Vallei, early in the last century.  At the entrance to BNK Landbou, Swellendam Road. 

Picturesque Waenhuiskrans is best known for its 200-year old restored fishermen’s village, Kassiesbaai.  This village, a national heritage site in its entirety, with its whitewashed, thatched cottages, has stolen the hearts of many an artist and photographer.  The name Waenhuiskrans is derived from the big sea cave (waenhuis = wagon house).  The town is also called Arniston after the East Indiaman Arniston wrecked nearby in 1815 with a tragic loss of 372 lives.  A replica of the monument, erected by the wife of Col. Giels in memory of their four sons who died in the tragedy, is housed in the shipwreck museum.  The stone tablet is the original.  A smaller replica, which can be seen on the rocks in front of the hotel at Arniston, looks out on the spot about 5km east where the ship sank.  Good catches lure both boat and rock anglers.

Kassiesbaai:  Restored fishermen’s cottages and national heritage site in its entirety.

Kassiesbaai Craft Centre:  Local handwork and products.

Waenhuiskrans Cave:  This big cave with its pretty pools can be visited at low tide.  Older inhabitants aver that the cave is big enough for an oxwagon to turn in.