West Coast National Park

Vital Information

Climate

Rain occurs mainly from May to August. Summers are dry with early morning mists with southeasterly or southwesterly winds. A temperate coastal climate prevails.

Day Visitors

Day visitors are welcome, and form the bulk of all visitors to the park. They can obtain food and refreshments at Geelbek and when Postberg is open there is a kiosk.

Fuel Stations: Petrol/ Diesel

Vehicle fuel is available in all parks (or is available on the park periphery):

• South African legislation stipulates that fuel stations will accept legitimate petrol/fuel/garage/credit/debit cards or cash as a form of payment for any fuel purchase.

 

Office hours	Weekdays	Weekends & Public Holidays
Geelbek	8:30 - 16:00	- 1 September to 31 March: from 9:00 until 15:00 and (out of season) - 1 April to 31 August: from 9:00 until 13:00
Langebaan	Mon- Frid - 5 days - 7:30 - 16:00
Postberg	09:00 – 17:00 (this section is open during flowering season only - August & September).
Accommodation check-in & check-out times
Check-in @ 12pm	Check-out @ 9:00
*** No late arrivals will be allowed. ***

Park Regulations

• To ensure a safe and joyful trip through our parks, kindly adhere to the Rules and Regulations as stipulated by South African National Parks.

Tips & Hints

• Remember to bring along bathing suit, angling equipment, hat, sun block, walking shoes, camera, binoculars, bird and mammal reference books.
• Beware of strong and changeable currents on both sides of Schaapen Island.
• Water sport enthusiasts should acquaint themselves with local conditions and boating and angling regulations.
• Saldanha Bay (including the Langebaan Lagoon) is a crayfish (rock lobster) and abalone (perlemoen) reserve. Removal of these organisms from this area is a punishable offence.
• Due to the recreational zoning of the park some water sports are restricted to certain areas. Please adhere to regulations.
• Pets are not allowed in a national park.
• Medical, pharmaceutical, vehicle repair post office and police services in Langebaan Village.
• Nearest hospital: Vredenburg (30km)
• Fuel available in Langebaan Village.

Contact Information

For enquiries e-mail West Coast National Park or phone us on the following numbers:

• Tel: +27 22 772-2144/5
• Fax: +27 22 772-2607