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Free entrance at West Coast National Park during SANParks Week
Date: 2008-09-17
The West Coast National Park will be allowing free entry at the gates from the 22 – 26 September during SA National Parks Week.
Notice of EIA Process for Proposed Establishment of a Rest Camp in WCNP
Date: 2008-02-14
Please read this notice of Environmental Impact Assessment Process for the proposed establishment of a Rest Camp and associated infrastructure in West Coast National Park.
Glendower Wader Bash at West Coast National Park
Date: 2008-01-25
The Glendower Wader Bash at West Coast National Park is a unique opportunity to experience the vast wealth of birds of Langebaan Lagoon and the surrounding Park, a RAMSAR site of international status.
Christmas Carols at WCNP
Date: 2008-01-18
The West Coast National Park’s Honorary Rangers presented a Christmas celebration late last year on 16 December in the wedding marquee at Geelbek. “Christmas Carols On The Lawn” commenced at 17h30 and all the locals who joined the West Coast Honorary Rangers for this picnic celebration were allowed into the park free of charge from 16h30 with their picnic baskets and blankets.
The Pelican Challenge on the West Coast
Date: 2008-01-11
The near-threatened Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) is arguably the largest fish-eating seabird endemic to the South African West Coast. It can be recognised in flight by its huge wingspan, S-shaped neck, long beak, its penchant for soaring in thermals and for flying in formation. Some call it the Jumbo Jet of the birds.
West Coast NP Cycle Tour 2007
Date: 2007-11-14
The annual West Coast National Park Cycle Tour, organised by the West Coast Honorary Rangers, will take place on the 15th December 2007. The park is closed to vehicles for the race, which means no traffic, no pollution-just you and your bike at one with nature. You can choose to complete a fun ride of 30kms or the full ride of 80 kms.
Wild Card Sales Interrupted at West Coast NP
Date: 2007-10-25
Due to a problem with Infinity’s system, West Coast National Park cannot at present process wild card sales or renewals. Infinity is working on the problem. You can still use your valid wild card to visit the park.
PPP Investment Opportunity: Geelbek Restaurant and Retail Facilities in WCNP
Date: 2007-09-14
In line with SANParks’ Strategic Plan for Commercialisation, SANParks intends to form a Public Private Partnership (PPP) in which it gives a selected private party the rights to the commercial use of the Geelbek Restaurant and Retail Facilities in the West Coast National Park
Branding Survey: Complete and Win!!
Date: 2007-08-15
Complete this SANParks branding questionnaire by the 17 August 2007 and stand a chance to win a 2-night midweek break for 2 (two) adults and 2 (two) children in one of the South African National Parks.
Bakoor Hiking Trail Opens at West Coast NP
Date: 2007-08-15
In order to provide a fuller wilderness experience for our valued visitors, and to complement our two new off-road cycle trails, a new hiking trail was opened by the West Coast National Park manager, Xola Mkefe, just in time for this year’s flower season.
Newsflash-Delay in Opening of Postberg
Date: 2007-07-26
Due to severe flooding earlier this week, we have had to keep Postberg closed until Wednesday 01 August while we regrade the washed away roads.
West Coast Blooms
Date: 2007-07-26
With the abundance of rain starting early in the rainy season, all expectations are that there will be a bumper flower season this year. Reports are already starting to come in from up north of the first bright orange blankets, peppered with yellows and whites, and a few solitary reds in between.
West Coast NP a Safer Place
Date: 2007-06-11
With the increased number of schoolchildren passing through the West Coast National Park on eco-education courses, it has become apparent that a comprehensive First Aid kit was needed in the event of a field emergency. Our Park Education Officer, Edward Adonis approached the HR Committee and asked if we could help them. As a temporary measure, we rushed together a small field kit to help them while we sourced a better option.
Abrahamskraal Cottage - New Accommodation at West Coast National Park
Date: 2007-04-12
West Coast National Park has a new self catering cottage, situated near the Abrahamskraal waterhole.
Nominations for the 2007 Kudu Awards Begin
Date: 2007-03-07
If you know of individuals or organisations who are making a significant contribution to conservation in South Africa, please read more about the SANParks Kudu Awards, download the Award Categories and fill in a nomination form...
Junior Honorary Rangers at West Coast National Park
Date: 2007-01-16
On Saturday 16 December, the Annual Honorary Rangers Cycle Race was held in the scenic West Coast National Park. Riders came from all over SA to complete either the 80km main race, the 30km short race or the 5km fun ride. The park was closed to vehicular traffic for the time-trial duration.
Honorary Ranger NEC and Chairpersons Meet at West Coast
Date: 2006-10-18
Honoray Ranger National Executive Committee and Chairpersons' meetings usually take place in Gauteng because of the large number of regions in this part of the country. However, at the persistent invitation from the West Coast region of HR’s, the meeting took place in this beautiful park from the 14 to 17 September.
Traveller's Tale: Ocean, Wildlife and White Sand...
Date: 2006-08-25
I took a trip up to West Coast National Park yesterday. The weather was lovely and the lagoon was a beautiful bright blue. The bird hides are always a good place to visit and I went to the one closest to the Langebaan Gate first, close to the sandy banks of the lagoon. A flock of flamingoes were comfortably settled close to the hide, feeding in the shallow water and some were relaxing at the waters edge...
Grey Rhebok Released into West Coast National Park
Date: 2006-08-18
About two years ago, the former Park Manager of West Coast National Park approached the Honorary Rangers of the West Coast Region to start a project to relocate a breeding herd of Grey Rhebuck (Pelea capreolus) to the Park. The SANParks structure had been unable to offer an acceptable source for these animals and so the HR's used their wide contact base to find someone in the privare sector... Little did they know then what a thrilling and exciting project this would turn out to be!
Sunshine on a Rainy Day
Date: 2006-08-01
At this time of the year, many local and overseas visitors start looking forward to the magnificent flower displays up the southern west coast of South Africa. Given the wet and wintery conditions prevailing in many areas of the country at the moment, this picture, sent in by Mike Lodge, from the West Coast National Park will hopefully brighten your day.
New 20-seater Bus for SANParks
Date: 2006-07-13
The West Coast Region of Honorary Rangers yesterday formally handed over a brand new 20-seater Mercedes Benz bus to SANParks at West Coast National Park. The bus will be used to support the parks youth outreach efforts. Says Park Manager Xola Mkefe "Three and a half thousand kids visit our parks as part of eco-educational programmes, and that does not include the 500 kids from the 'kids in the park' programme. Many of these kids have no way of exploring the 30 000 hectare park"...
Flight For Beginners: A Bird Identification Course
Date: 2006-07-10
On Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July 2006, an exciting new introductory birding course is being offered on the West Coast.
Teaching Without Borders
Date: 2006-07-07
Barbara Mayer, a retired teacher from Hawaii, arrived in South Africa a few weeks ago as part of a programme called Teachers Without Borders. She plans to use SANParks as a teaching resource in the workshops taking place in Vereeniging, Port Shepstone and Umtata.
Message from the Park Manager
Date: 2006-06-27
Dear Visitors to West Coast National Park.
We are in the process of reconstructing a few of the board walks within the park. This work is expected to be completed by the third week of July. If you'd like to know if this maintenance work will affect your planned visit to our park, please contact us for further information.
Many thanks
The Park Manager
West Coast National Park: 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Date: 2005-08-17
The West Coast National Park is celebrating its 20th anniversary from 21 to 25 September 2005 with a host of exciting activities.
West Coast National Park: Geelbek Restaurant comes out tops!
Date: 2005-08-17
Last week, members of the Langebaan Tourism Bureau voted which restaurant in the area was the best.
West Coast National Park celebrates 20 years!
Date: 2005-07-27
The West Coast National Park is celebrating its 20th anniversary from 21 to 25 September with a host of exciting activities for everyone.
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