Explore the Overberg Whale Coast region in South Africa with this detailed tourist map, printed double-sided and designed to facilitate travel and discovery along the coastline.
The mapping depicts the terrain using hypsometric tints, spot heights, and contour lines at 100-meter intervals. It indicates various types of roads, from gravel tracks and private roads to mountain passes, as well as intermediate distances. Particularly scenic routes or those to avoid are also highlighted.
Coverage area
The map extends from Somerset West and Cape Hangklip to Hermanus, Cape Agulhas, Port Beaufort / Witsand, and the Breede River. It also reaches up towards Heidelberg, Barrydale, and Montagu, then towards Robertson, Villiersdorp, and Stellenbosch.
Tourist and leisure information
- Roads, gravel tracks, private roads, and mountain passes
- Intermediate distances
- Scenic routes and routes to avoid
- Railway lines and local stations
- Accommodation and campsites
- Farms and local produce shops
- Wine estates and breweries
- Golf and paragliding
- Monuments and points of interest
- Nature reserves
- Wildlife viewing spots
- Botanical sites
- Wheelchair-accessible routes
- Latitude and longitude lines every 5 minutes
Coastline and whale watching
The map particularly highlights the coast, including beaches, sailing, diving, windsurfing, and fishing spots. It also indicates major whale-watching sites as well as numerous historic shipwrecks, some dating back to the 17th century.
Detailed maps
The reverse side and insets provide enlarged maps at 1:25,000 or a more detailed scale for many towns and localities, notably Hermanus, Bredasdorp, Betty’s Bay, Gansbaai, Kleinmond, Montagu, and Swellendam. These plans indicate terrain, accommodation, gas stations, and various services.
