• Province: Western Cape
• Coordinates 33°34′S 18°29′E
• Area 28.84 km²
• Municipality: City of Cape Town

Atlantis is a town on the West Coast of the Western Cape, South Africa, situated about 50 km north of central Cape Town. It lies inland from the coastal settlements of Duynefontein and Melkbosstrand and is accessed mainly via the R27 (West Coast Road) and the R307. The town was originally developed as an industrial area with nearby residential zones for workers.  Atlantis is known for its industrial estates, local businesses, and outdoor recreational spaces, including the white dunes popular for sandboarding and quad biking.

The Atlantis Dunes and the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve are two of the city’s most important natural habitats. The aquifer is a vital source of water for the area. The dunes were formed over millions of years, as sand was blown inland from the nearby coast. Today, they support a variety of plant and animal life, including several rare and endangered species. Before 1973, this area was characterised by dunes and not much else.

History Of Atlantis

Atlantis is about 40 km from Cape Town.  It was established in the 1970s as an industrial area. The residential section was built to encourage labour to move into the area to work in the industries.  Incentives were put in place for industry to set up here, but when the incentives were removed, many of the factories moved away. Currently, only about 3% of the original companies still have businesses here, but many new factories and businesses have started to operate again. Local art galleries and community theatres showcase local artists. Several annual festivals celebrate the diverse heritage of Atlantis, these include traditional music and dance events.

Things to see and do in Atlantis

• Dune surfing
• Quad bike riding on the dunes.
•  Koeberg Nature Reserve, 
• The striking local white dunes provide a safe and fun environment to learn or improve your sandboarding skills. No previous experience is necessary, and there’s a choice to stand up or lie down. It is essential to obtain a permit from the City of Cape Town to enter the Atlantis Dunes area.
• Gardenia Park Outdoor Gym  Gardenia Street
• Pella Park Outdoor Gym, Poplar Crescent, Pella
• Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

The postcode for Atlantis is 7349

Transport

Atlantis is served by  MyCiTi Bus,  Golden Arrow Bus Services, and minibus taxis. See linked pages for details. Other options for getting around the Western Cape.

Resources

For permits, fishing, nature use guidelines for the area, regulations and other practical outdoor information relevant to Rondebosch, see the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

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Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities in and around Atlantis

• Emergency Services

• Police: 021 571 8515
• Fire: 021 444 4260
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Closest hospital: Wesfleur Hospital  021 571 8040
• Clinic: 021 572 4696
• Pharmacy; 021 572 5552

• Municipal & Utilities

• Water: 0860 103 089
• Electricity:0860 103 089
• Transport & Roads
• Traffic department: 021 444 1330/ 021 572 2774

• Community & Safety

• NSRI 087 094 9774
• SPCA: 021 700 4140 Cape of Good Hope SPCA Grassy Park

• Local Contacts and Community Resources in Atlantis

• Home Affairs 021 572 1487
• Multi-purpose centre  021 444 3605
• Rebecca Van Amsterdam Hall: 021 444 3605
• Robinvale Community Hall:021 444 3605
• Post office; Reygersdal Post Office 021 572 5911/ Dassenberg Post Office 021 577 1919
• Library: Wesfleur Public Library 021 400 3217/ Avondale Public Library 021 572 3529

• Schools in Atlantis:

• Atlantis Secondary School 021 572 3330
• Wesfleur Primary School  – 021 572 2250
• Proteus Secondary School –  021 572 6277
• Reygersdal Primary School – 021 572 6912
• Robinvale High School  021 – 572 2113
• Kerria Primary School · 021-  572 7093
• Berzelia Primary School 021-  572 6696

• Find a comprehensive list of Cape Town emergency numbers

The City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre is available 24/7 For all life or property-threatening emergencies. Call 021 480 7700 from any phone or 107 from a landline or report online at https://bit.ly/3o4Ji3K