HISTORICAL & ART

THE SANDVELD MUSEUM: The museum houses 15 different exhibits e.g. Old Lamberts Bay; HMS Sybille; Archaeological Display etc.

STEENBOKSFONTEIN ART GALLARY: a Unique exhibition is held every September

CHARACTIRISTIC HARBOUR: This fishing harbour was recently improved and a variety of pelagic fishing boats can be seen. 

HMS SYBILLE WRECK – 3400 TON
Royal Navy second class steel cruiser ran aground on 16 January 1901 off Lambert’s Bay, causing the death of the 20 year old Seaman W.H. Jones from Bristol. The propeller, which was hoisted from the sea by Diamond Divers, is housed at the Sandveld Museum. 

The remains of the wreck can be seen at low tide at the farm Steenbokfontein 9km south of Lambert’s Bay. 

English Cemetary – near the Sandveld Museum; Graves of two Englishmen who perished during the Ango-Boer War 

Wooden Lock, over 250 years old and still in use at farm Wadrift – 17km south of Lambert’s Bay on the R 366. Contact Mr H.A.L Louw at 
027-432 4222551 

SPORTS & ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

Windsurfing, Surfing, Rubberducking & Skiing 

9-Hole Golf Course – Tel no: 0735116907 

Visit the Dunes (4 X 4 Route; sandboarding) 

This desert playground’s magic will capture young and old alike. Tel no: 027-432 1244 

Quadbiking – Guided tours; No experience necessary. Tel no: 0833066684. 

Landing strip for light Aircraft Tel no: 0823213700 

Angling and Crayfish diving in season (November –April)– obtain license from Post Office 

Tennis – on arrangement 

4X4 Routes with Game viewing (antelope) Contact Kevin Hayes 027-432 1722 

Horse riding – Call Josephine at 0732299069 

ECO -TOURISM

Flowers in season (Aug – September) 

SANDVELD FLOWER ROUTE – At its best during Aug – Oct. Contact Arend De Waal on 083 354 1788/027-432 1305 for a guided tour 

DASSIEPOORT RESERVE – A feast to the eye in Flower Season. Contact Edward Turner at 027-432 1017 for more information 

Boat trip to watch Dolphins & Whales (Jul – Nov) 

(The Heavyside’s Dolphin is endemic to this area) These dolphins are very playful and approach boats frequently. Contact Ron on 0829224334 or Gary on 0824148337 to book. 

Mountain Tortoises at the Sandveld museum 

Flamingo’s at the Jakkels River Mouth 

The Labarinth & Bushman Rock Art at the Plaaskombuis. 
Contact Kitta at 027-432 2720 

West Coast Hiking Trail – Hiking trails along the coast. – Contact Coreen at 0733700782 

EVENTS 

Crayfish festival

Steenbokfontein Art Exhibition in September

West Coast Spring flowers form August to September