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Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Town Metropole/ Blaauwberg

Towns: 
Atlantis  |  Bloubergstrand  |  Mamre  |  Melkbosstrand  |  Milnerton   |  Pella

15 Kilometers from the center of Cape Town lies Blaauwberg - the ideal location from which to discover the Cape and Winelands. Blaauwberg is easily accessible by road. The (R27) from Cape Town runs through the region and there are a number of short access routes to and from the N1 and N7 highways.

48 Kilometers of pristine beaches with views at every point of Table Bay and Table Mountain rising blue and magnificent over the breaking surf. Spectacular views of Robben Island to the west and wheat fields to the east with views of snow peaks during winter.

Blaauwberg Tourism Bureau 

1 Marine Drive, Table View
Tel: +27- 21-557 8600
Fax: +27- 21-556 4300
Email: btb@blaauwberg.co.za

Major Attractions 
View of Table Mountain 
Table Bay 
Rietvlei Wetlands 
Outdoors and Sport 

Adventure:
The sea is the most obvious of Blaauwberg's adventure attractions. There are a number of good surfing spots, but Big Bay stands out as a surfer's paradise, hosting several national and international surfing competitions. Windsurfing and kite surfing are great just about everywhere, but Big Bay, Sunset Beach and Dolphin Beach are the most popular spots. The lagoon mouth of Milnerton is popular with paddle skiers. Sand boarding, a combination of surfing and snow skiing, is gaining popularity and can be experienced on the dunes up the coast near Atlantis. (Tel 557 8600) 
Sports:
Blaauwberg offers a choice of two excellent golf courses as well as facilities for tennis, squash, bowls, cricket, baseball, football and working out at the gym. The Killarney Racetrack is the oldest motorsport complex in South Africa and boasts a stock car oval, drag strip, kart circuit and motor cross track. Horse riding and 4x4 trails are available. (Tel 556 4399) 
History and Culture 

Blaauwberg was the gateway to the fertile river valleys and hunting lands up the West Coast. Travelers rested at the springs and outspans on local farms and many of the present roads follow the original wagon trails into the interior. Mamre Mission Station is a step back into another time. This living community has carefully restored many of its old buildings, and retained its country atmosphere. (Old Darling Road (R315) past Atlantis) Tel 576 1117

The second occupation of the Cape was in 1806, where the Battle of Blaauwberg took place. The British invaded and deveated the Dutch garrison just beneath Blaauwberg hill. The oldest known relic of the Portugese in SA is the postal office stone, found at Rietvlei. The original stone is in the South African Museum and you can view a replica at the Blaauwberg Tourism Office. Ysterplaat Airforce Museum is a must for any flying enthusiast. Exhibits include a history of aviation in RSA, and examples of military aircraft and uniforms. (Tel508-6377)

Eco/Wildlife 

The Rietvlei Nature Reserve
One of the largest coastal wetlands and offers a bird watching hide and choice of Nature trails. Over 173 bird species have been recorded and large flocks of Flamingos and Pelicans are resident at Rietvlei. (Tel 557 8600) 

Sanccob
The world famous rescue centre for coastal birds, is dedicated to their conservation. Sick, injured and oiled birds are rehabilitated and released back into their natural environment. (Tel 557 6155) 

Koeberg Nature Reserve
Offers a number of nature trails through pristine coastal fynbos along a particularly beautiful stretch of cliffs, dunes and beaches. The reserve includes diverse ecosystems and is home to a variety of birds, small mammals and reptiles. (Tel 550 4021) 

Wild Flower Season
During winter and early spring Blaauwberg is the gateway to the West Coast to see the spectacular display of nature. (Flower Hotline 083 910 1028) 

Mamre Nature Garden
Offers nature trails through indigenous starndveld fynbos (Tel 576 1117)