Yzerfontein – Colour Dots

! Ikhwa ttu

carynkaleido — Wed, 05 May 2021 11:08:28 +0000

At ! Ikhwa ttu you will be ushered into the heart of Bushman culture by one of our qualified San Tour Guides. Our guides come from a diverse range of San communities, each with their own language and story. You will discover some of the qualities that enabled San to survive and thrive for centuries.! I Tours around! Ikhwa ttu will demonstrate the skills and knowledge of the San, whose simple sophistication may surprise you.. R27 West Coast Rd, Yzerfontein ! Ikhwa ttu MTB route There are two well-marked MTB routes suitable for all levels of experience, from leisure riders to very experienced riders. We have mountain bikes for hire. Within the route are single tracks jeep tracks, farm roads then some relaxed riding There are some technical sections, some fast-moving terrain and beautiful scenery.

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21 ON BAKOOND

edithlukew@gmail.com — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:46:57 +0000

21 ON BAKOOND consists of two sea facing self-catering apartments each sleeping 2 to 3 guests. Fully equipped. Quiet and safe with beautiful sea views and sunsets. 80 km from Cape Town. Yzerfontein

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Bewarea labyrinth

carynkaleido — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:27:02 +0000

The Bewarea Labyrinth was created by the Yzerfontein Conservancy and can be located on the corner of Dassen Island Drive and Atlantic Drive.. From here, you get a panoramic view of the southern edge of Yzerfontein overlooking Pearl Bay and Dassen Island. 33.35331276, 18.157397626 Yzerfontein

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Breeze Cafe

carynkaleido — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:35:00 +0000

Breeze Cafe is a mobile coffee shop on the beach. Yzerfontein

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Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve

carynkaleido — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:27:03 +0000

Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve is a private game reserve situated on the R27 in the heart of the West Coast which is a Malaria free zone. Come and enjoy what we have to offer, from magnificent wildlife to superb South African scenery. We at Buffelsfontein believe in making your stay with us a memorable experience that will last a lifetime. With Buffelsfontein’s tranquil setting, it is the perfect destination for a breakaway to revive and relax. Buffelsfontein offers a variety of facilities that are surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery of the West Coast. Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve R27 West Coast Road Yzerfontein info@buffelsfontein.co.za

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Dassen Island

carynkaleido — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:36:15 +0000

Dassen Island just off the coast of Yzerfontein was named in 1601 by Dutch explorer Joris van Spilbergen after the dassies (rock hyraxes) that once thrived there. It is one of about 34 underwater mountains along the west coast of South Africa, whose pinnacles rise above sea level. It is 4,5km long and 2km wide. The highest point is a mere 10m above sea level. Early accounts describe the island as covered with dense, two-meter-tall vegetation that was riddled with burrows where penguins bred in abundance. Exploitation of Natural Resources In the mid-1800s, Dassen Island’s guano was mined extensively for use in fertilizers. This was followed by the exploitation of African penguin eggs, collected for public consumption from 1870 to 1967. At its peak in 1919, nearly 600,000 fresh eggs were taken in a single season. with an estimated 13 million eggs taken between 1900 and 1930. The penguin population was estimated at 400,000 during that time and has since plummeted to near-extinction levels. Penguin numbers have declined sharply, from an estimated one million in the early 20th century to just 8,000. Years of guano scraping deprived penguins of vital nesting material. While these practices have ceased, overgrazing by introduced wild rabbits continues to damage the island’s vegetation. Nature conservationists and scientists visit the island to study its penguin and cormorant populations. Conservation Efforts Today, Dassen Island is a proclaimed nature reserve and the first South African inshore island to release a public conservation plan. With restricted access, it serves as a vital sanctuary for endangered seabirds, including the African penguin. Pollution The 1994 sinking of the Apollo Sea. A bulk ore carrier near Dassen Island and the resultant oil spill caused environmental damage to the island and threatened its penguin population. Geography and Present Day Dassen Island spans 3.1 km in length and 1 km in width, covering 2.73 km². Its flat terrain features narrow white beaches and a small jetty, with no permanent human inhabitants. Once an outpost of the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century, its historical exploitation stands in stark contrast to its current role as a refuge for vulnerable species. The island has a large tortoise population and is the breeding place for a number of seabirds. For full identification and seasonal details, see this comprehensive Western Cape bird guide. Efforts to protect Dassen Island’s fragile ecosystem highlight the importance of conservation in addressing the consequences of human activity. Check the tides here -33°25’13.79″ S 18°05’3.00″ E Find a list of shipwrecks that occurred near Dassen Island

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Dassen Island Lighthouse

carynkaleido — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:56:44 +0000

Dassen Island Lighthouse is a 28-metre, circular, red and white striped cast-iron tower. Chance Brothers and Company, from Birmingham, England, were selected to supply most of the components for the lighthouse. It was decided to erect the lighthouse on the southern side because this is where the highest point is located, approximately 16 meters above sea level. Stone was quarried on the island itself and transported to the site by ox wagon. The lighthouse currently has a powerful light of 1,400,000 candela which can be seen from Signal Hill in Cape Town, 55 kilometres away. It has a range of 24 sea miles, on a clear night. The light pattern consists of 2 white flashes every 30 seconds. A large 27,000 litre stone reservoir was built to store oil for the original light. When electricity was installed on the island, the reservoir was used as the base of the electric fog signal but it was destroyed during a gale in 1918. It has been replaced by a guyed aluminium mast. The first recorded wreck in the area was the Dutch whaler, Haagman, which foundered on the rocks in 1683, and at least another 37 wrecks occurred in the period up until 1893. There were two lighthouse keepers and then later three who were employed on the island, which was considered to be a lonely outpost. Supplies were delivered once a month. Dassen island lighthouse is now unmanned but easily serviced by helicopter. 33°25’55.6″S 18°05’20.2″E Yzerfontein

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Die Vishuis

carynkaleido — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 12:31:23 +0000

Die Vishuis At the turn of the nineteenth century, the only buildings in Yzerfontein were a farmstead and a small thatched cottage, known as the ‘Vishuis.’ So the Vishuis is the oldest building in Yzerfontein. It was built from local gravel and limestone. The current municipal boardroom in The Vishuis used to be a storeroom for fish and salt. When the Dutch arrived, they needed building materials. They built lime kilns to burn mussels to form a binding material,l which was used as cement. The kilns were built above ground level, with lime stones that did not crack when heated. Inside was a fine grid on which they placed layers of mussel shells and wood. The heat of the fire turned the shells into fine ash, which then fell through the grid. The ash was then mixed with water and placed in an enclosure to dry. Here, it became a type of lime to be used as a binding material. The Castle in Cape Town and many farmhouses on the West Coast were built using it. Salt was added to the lime, and this was widely used to whitewash the walls of the buildings. Vishuis was the property of Matthys Schreuder, who was also the owner of the ‘Langhuisie’ holiday home. The Langhuisie is the setting for a ghost story. A man who lost his head. The story tells of a widower by the name of Rozen who used to visit Mrs Schreuder when her husband was away. He formulated a plan to murder him. One of Mrs Shreuder’s daughters overheard the plan being discussed and told her father, who changed his will in her favour. One day, Schreuder went out fishing with a friend. Screuder disappeared. His friend’s body was washed up with bruises on his neck, pointing to murder by strangulation. Rosen told Mrs. Schreuder he’d killed her husband, but she didn’t believe him. He returned to the body, cut off the head, and brought it back to show her. It is not known what happened to the head; some say it was disposed of in the outside toilet and others say it was burned in the lime kiln. Langhuisie is said to be haunted by the ghost of the man who lost his head. 50 Main Rd, Yzerfontein, -33.344499805, 18.154262171

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Die Wet OHS Services (Pty) Ltd

Pierre.DeWet — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:47:44 +0000

Die Wet OHS Services (Pty) Ltd Die Wet OHS Services assist all business with achieving compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Services: Projects, H&S Files, Inspections / Audits, HIRA, Fire Drills, Dept. of Employment & Labour Notice, Safety Signage Installation, Certificates of Acceptability for Shops. Contact for more information and advice. 4 tobie slot fisherman haven Yzerfontein

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Duinsalie Wolwinkel

carynkaleido — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:32:19 +0000

Duinsalie Wolwinkel is a beautiful yarn store in Yzerfontein catering to yarnies, beginners and more. Shop 4, On The Bend, 39 Buitekant Str

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