Agulhas National Park

Agulhas National Park is a protected area along the southernmost coast of South Africa, featuring rocky shores, sandy beaches, wetlands, and rolling hills. The landscape is shaped by fynbos vegetation, a diverse plant community adapted to the rugged coastal climate.

The park was founded in 1998 to protect one of South Africa's last remaining undisturbed coastal landscapes. The region served as a critical sea route for traders traveling between Europe and Asia for centuries.

The rocky shore holds the remains of several ships that ran aground over the centuries, and these wrecks are visible reminders of the dangers sailors once faced along this coast.

The park is open from early morning through late afternoon and is reached via the coastal road in the southernmost part of the province. Visitors should bring weather-resistant clothing, as conditions along the coast can change quickly.

The reserve is home to over 2,000 native plant species, many found nowhere else in the world. The park also contains Cape Agulhas, the exact point where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.

Location: Overberg District Municipality

Inception: September 14, 1998

Elevation above the sea: 215 m

Address: 214 Main Rd, Bredasdorp, L'Agulhas, 7287, South Africa

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +27284356078

Website: http://sanparks.org/parks/agulhas

GPS coordinates: -34.82722,20.00667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41