Things to do in Paternoster
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Cape Columbine Lighthouse
Located about 5 kilometers away from the scenic fishing village of Paternoster, Cape Columbine Lighthouse was built in 1936 and features a spiral staircase and leads visitors to the top of the lighthouse. Slightly differently shaped from traditional lighthouses, the Cape Columbine Lighthouse is a tapered square tower and offers incredible views from the top. This lighthouse is also the first in South Africa to have received a radio beacon, a light, and a fog signal- all three navigational safety features.
Unnamed Road, West Coast Peninsula, South Africa
Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
Covering 263 hectares of quaint wild and rocky coastline, the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve offers sights of dolphins and whales, facilities for kayaking, and two campsites close to the water ideal for fishing and scuba-diving. Beautiful hiking trails and picturesque sunsets are what makes the location worth visiting. The reserve stores beautiful flora and fauna, and the months of August to October see the magnificent wildflowers blooming making those months the ideal time to visit the reserve.
Paternoster, 7381
Patina Bazaar
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Satisfy the shopper in you at this antiques’ shop in Paternoster. You can shop for funky old stuff including imported English and French vintage furniture, art, old-style clothes, handprinted linen and pillows, jewelry, old books, and quirky junk. Offering something for everyone, the Patina Bazaar is worth browsing if you have interest in viewing or buying antiques, junk items, and old-fashioned articles.
50 St Augustine Rd, Kliprug, Paternoster, 7381
Paternoster Beach
Paternoster Beach offers a boundless stretch of deserted white sand making it the ideal location to watch sunsets. The standout at the beach is its delicious west coast seafood, quaint whales and dolphins, and bright wooden boats along with the many recreational activities the location offers. You can do fishing, horse riding, windsurfing, and kayaking at the beach. The beach also offers freshly caught crayfish which you can buy from the local fishermen at the location.
West Coast Peninsula, South Africa
Reuben's at Abalone House is a highly acclaimed restaurant offering scrumptious local cuisines in a relaxing and refreshing atmosphere. Overlooking the ocean, the restaurant is a favorite among the local and offers a wide range of wines. The food served is freshly prepared and some of the most popular delicacies at the Reuben's at Abalone House include baked croissants, belly pork, signature squids and pudding.
Abalone House, 3 Kriedoring Street, Bek Bay, Paternoster, 7381,
The Five Bay Trail, Paternoster
Nestled between Jacobsbaai and Paternoster, The Five Bay Trail is a 28-kilometer hike that can be completed in about 2 and a half days. The hikers explore the coast, trace human harvesting of the sea and learn about the modern-day life in the fishing villages. On your journey, you can swim in the tidal pools, witness beautiful dolphins, seals, and whales, take in the beauty of wildflowers during the spring, and enjoy the picturesque views of the beaches.
Ticket Price: Free
Stone Fish Studio And Gallery
Housed in a beautiful old building, the Stone Fish Studio and Gallery features original fine art curated by the professional artists of Western Cape. Apart from witnessing magnificent pieces of art, you can attend workshops by professionals, team building exercises and art classes at this gallery. Sculpture and pottery in the making can also be seen at the Stone Fish Studio and Gallery. The place also features a Wi-Fi Art Lounge where visitors can use the Wi-Fi and enjoy a cup of coffee.
57 St Augustine Rd, Paternoster, 7381, South Africa
Enjoy some West Coast humour
Look out for the broken windmill on your right-hand side as you drive from Vredenburg to Paternoster along the R399. Its legs still stand straight and tall but most of its blades are missing and it looks sad and lost. A signage company saw an opportunity for a bit of fun (and advertising too) and erected a huge blue and yellow sign with the word Moertoegepomp. For those who don’t understand Afrikaans, the sign says something like ‘pumped to hell’, only a lot more pithy.
West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape
The Panty Bar
Famous for its pub called the Panty Bar – was built in 1863 and served as a bank, church, school, library and jail before becoming a hotel in 1940. It’s been in the Carosini family for 43 years, Afrikaners despite their Italian-sounding name. Here women’s panties of all sizes and types hang in rainbow disarray, hinting at booze-fuelled parties that may have gone a step too far. The collection was removed in 1983 when a straight-laced dominee complained about the ‘unholy’ practice, but reinstated again in the 1990s. Local gossip has it that the hapless cop charged with removing them was forever called ‘Panty’ Basson by anyone who knew the story.
West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape
Voorstrandt Restaurant
The Voorstrandt Restaurant is situated in a 114 year old quaint red and green tin house, right on the white sandy beach with panoramic views of the sand, sea and sky, overlooking the bay.. Enjoy an idyllic sunset whilst watching whales play in the bay. Whether you are looking for a leisurely day or a romantic evening, this quaint beach restaurant set in a historic 114 year old tin fisherman's cottage overlooking the endless unspoilt beaches in a working fishing village is the place to be. Come and savor sumptuously prepared meals while being spoilt by true west coast hospitality. The Restaurant specializes in fish dishes, ranging from Malay Seafood Curry, Seafood Platters, Fresh Crayfish “when in season” Oysters, but never forgetting about Meat lovers and Vegetarians. Local West Coast wines, beers and more. Bookings are very essential.
Meals are served from 11:00am.
Strandloper Street, Paternoster
Die Winkel op Paternoster
Outside, a wooden boat and old black bicycle prepare you for the magpie muddle inside. Jams and chutneys might cluster side by side with a pram-load of nuts and dried fruit. Rickety dressers are stuffed with crockery, Simply Bee toiletries, olive oil, candles, veldskoen, dolls, sweets and enamelware like soup ladles hanging from the light fixture. Old suitcases and Mazawattee tins are part of the decor, faded tin signs advertise Hubbly Bubbly or Lion condensed milk, and there’s a fridgeful of welcome cold drinks. There’s a small tea garden outside.
Cnr of St. Augustine Road and Vredenburg Road, Western Cape, South Africa, Paternoster, 7381
Go Whale Watching
If you’re observant, you may be able to spot some dolphins, seals, penguins or whales. Research has shown that a group of southern right whales stay in the historic feeding grounds off Paternoster, Cape Columbine, St Helena Bay and Saldanha Bay in summer instead of going back to the Southern Ocean to feed. Thanks to the Benguela current off the West Coast, the area offers year-round whale watching, although there are usually more in October and November. For more specific info call or sms the whale watch hotline on 079-3912105.
Tel: +27 (0)22 433 8505
Fax: 086 692 6113
Email: tourism@wcdm.co.za
Website: www.capewestcoast.org