Two new sightseeing and tourism routes have launched in the Cape West Coast region. Both developed by West Coast Way, these circular self-drive routes encompass towns and locations on the Cape West Coast and surrounding inland areas.
The West Coast Way Scenic Route begins in Malmesbury and includes Riebeek Valley, Hopefield, Koringberg, Moorreesburg, Yzerfontein and Darling.
The West Coast Way Berg Route begins in Velddrif and follows a course through Laaiplek, Port Owen, Dwarskersbos, Rocherpan Nature Reserve, Elands Bay, Aurora, Redelinghuis and Verlorenvlei, the Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort, Citrusdal, Eendekuil, Porterville, Piketberg, Wittewater and Goedverwacht.
Carmen Lerm, the founder of West Coast Way, said the routes would drive traffic from the N7 to both the surrounding inlands towns as well as the coastal regions, connecting the inland areas with the sea. Lerm said the West Coast Way Tourism Radio SmartPhone app could be used on the routes, giving visitors a free and comprehensive guide of the areas via their smart phones.
