yzerfontein
the cape west coast




HOW TO GET THERE

(GPS: 29 48S 18 10E)
Off the R27, about 70km north of Cape Town.

TOURISM OFFICE

·  Tel: 02 451 2366
·  e-Mail

ORIGINS OF THE NAME

The name translates to Iron Fountain, referring to a spring in the ironstone formations there.

HISTORY

Originally laid out and developed on the farm Yzerfontein by a Mr Abraham Katz in 1936, the village has remained a popular holiday resort. It was only in 1989 that a Local Council was elected and residents became involved with the management of the town.

POPULATION

1500

PLACES OF INTEREST

◊  Gull Rock(Meeurots)
◊  16 mile beach
◊  Small craft fishing harbour

WHAT TO DO AND SEE

•  Hiking
•  Fishing
•  Boat trips
•  4x4 trails
•  See the accommodation page for accommodation in this area


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