Helderberg Marine Protected Area

The Helderberg Marine Protected Area spans 24.6 square kilometers along the northeastern coast of False Bay, featuring sandy beaches and sandstone reefs.

Established in 1991 as a reserve, the area received official protection status through government proclamation in December 2000 to safeguard marine resources.

The sandy shores within the protected zone hold spiritual significance for local communities who maintain traditional connections to these coastal environments.

Visitors need permits for fishing activities, while the collection of marine organisms remains prohibited throughout the protected marine territory.

This conservation area contains the southernmost population of giant isopod Tylos Granulatus, found nowhere else below Ysterfontein on the South African coast.

GPS coordinates: -34.08333,18.78333

Latest update: March 25, 2025 16:44