Activities in the Area

This is a 1km boardwalk linking the Cape Agulhas lighthouse precinct with the southern-most tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Consider including this as part of your morning walks next to the ocean. The beauty, the absolute breath-taking scenery and abundance of fresh air is like food for the soul!

The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is situated at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. It was the third lighthouse to be built in South Africa, and the second-oldest still operating, after Green Point.[2] It is located on the southern edge of the village of L'Agulhas, in the Agulhas National Park; the light is operated by Transnet National Ports Authority. In 2016, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) identified the lighthouse as a deserving prominent historic engineering project and International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

Spookdraai Hiking Trail is great for the whole family, and wonderful for
bird watching. Length: 4.2 km; Rasperpunt Hiking Trail is great for birding, hiking, and trail running. Length: 5.5 km; De Mond Nature Reserve Trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Length - 6 km.

Situated close to the lighthouse, these pools are fantastic for swimming, sunbathing and even exploring sea life between the rocks! It is protected from waves and the whole family can enjoy it!
Remember to bring protection against the sun, there is no natural shade. Bring your chairs, blankets and even pack a picnic. Ablution facilities are available at the pools and there are shops within walking distance for refreshments.

Our local school has their annual triathlon at these pools as well, it is always a major event in our town. The joy's of life by the ocean!

Well-preserved tidal fish traps occur at Cape Agulhas, Rasperpunt and Suiderstrand. The tidal fish traps were most likely built by pre-colonial LSA (Later Stone Age) people – possibly the same people responsible for the accumulation of shell middens that are found along the rocky shoreline. 

Archaeological research has shown that people have occupied the Agulhas area for well over a million years! 

Fish traps are old stone structures in which fish were caught. The structures consist of low walls of stone built to enclose a portion of a bay or rocky sections on the coast. When the tide rises and floods over the wall, the fish swim into the enclosure getting trapped when at low tide the water seeps away. The fish trapped in the shallow water can easily be caught by hand or net.

Parrie is a celebrity in these parts and is in fact a short-tail stingray. Parrie measures a staggering 4.3 metres in length and 2.1 metres in width, and has a long barbed tail with venom which can be fatal to humans. These beautiful animals can be found off the coasts of Southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Weighing over 350kg they are the largest of the marine stingray species.

According to the locals, the beloved Parrie has been visiting Struisbaai Harbour for more than 30 years, attracted by fish morsels that get thrown over the side of the fishing boats returning from sea. It is thought that this stingray can recognize the sound of the boats and then waits for them. Parrie became famous in 2003 when he made a brief visit to Two Oceans Aquarium but was later returned to Struisbaai when locals demanded their fishy friend be returned.

This gentle giant enjoys human company, people can actually get into the water and feed or swim with Parrie and his friends. He is the larger of the local Struisbaai harbour stingrays. Seeing these beautiful animals is a definite activity you should add to your 'to do' list when visiting the Overberg region.

It is truly a dream experience to encounter such majestic creatures.