June in South Africa is a celebration of the Youth, in the form of Youth Day on the 16th and the West Coast Way has some amazing activities and events to help you observe this public holiday. It is also Father’s Day on the 19th of June, and there are many amazing ways to spoil your dad in the Cape West Coast. Here are our top events for June on the West Coast Way:
Children’s Trails at !Khwa ttu
Date: 7 Days a week
Location: Grootwater Farm, R27, !Khwa ttu San
Contact: (c) +27 (0)22 492 2998 | [email protected] | www.khwattu.org
Part of the Culture Route | !Khwa ttu San
Cost: R75 per child for the Children’s Tour and includes cold drinks and refreshments
Description: This family-focused adventure destination caters for everyone, from kids’ adventure cycling trails, serious single tracks MTB to relaxing restaurant. !Khwa ttu promotes a healthy lifestyle for the whole family, by encouraging fun outdoor activities such as riding and running, or inspirational San cultural activities.
West Coast Fossil Park
Open weekdays 09:00 – 15:00
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: guided tours from 10.00 to 13.00. Opening times vary according to season. (You are advised to phone or email ahead of your visit)
Location: R27 to R45
Contact: +27 (0)22 766 1606 | www.fossilpark.org.za | [email protected]
Part of the Foodie Route | West Coast Fossil Park
Description: The highlight of the Fossil Park is the ‘live’ exhibit of an ongoing excavation of early Pliocene fossils. There are daily guided tours which give a background to the fossils and the climatic changes that happened in the region.
The current Visitor Centre also hosts a small Museum with some of the most impressive original specimens on display; a cosy Coffee Shop with delicious home-bakes and an interesting Gift Shop.
Stay & play at The Lodge at Atlantic Beach
Date: Open 7 Days a Week
Location: R27, Yzerfontein
Contact: +27 (0)21 553 4653 | [email protected] | www.thelodgeAB.co.za
Part of the Culture Route | Yzerfontein
Description: Spoil your father with a stay at The Lodge at Atlantic Beach topped off with a round of golf this Father’s Day. The course is a PAR 72 Links course, surrounded by pristine fynbos, views of the sea and that iconic view of Table Mountain. For a hole by hole view of the course click here.
Special green fee rates apply to visitors staying at the lodge.
Tannie Evita praat kaktus
Date: 5, 12, 19, 26 June
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: Book your Evita se Perron show +27 (0)22 492 2851
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Description: Revisionist look at the history of white South Africa, from the arrival in 1652 of the Cactus of Separate Development on the Drommedaris, through the Great Trek, Blood River, the 1948 Election and arrival of the National Party and official apartheid, through the birth of democracy and the reality of today. Tannie Evita, in English, takes you on a journey, a hilarious roller- coaster ride to freedom of expression.
The Yzerfontein Cycle Experience
Date: 12 June
Location: Buitekant Street, Yzerfontein
Contact: www.pedalpower.org.za
Part of the Culture Route | Yzerfontein
Description: An exciting start to the day of the 12th June awaits participants entering the inaugural Blue Ribbon Yzerfontein Cycle Experience.
Miles for Smiles Beach Walk
Date: 16 June
Time: 10:00
Location: NSRI, Melkbosstrand
Contact: Facebook Page
Part of the Culture Route | Melkbosstrand
Description: Distances: 3km or 6km
Cost: R30 for the 3km and R60 for the 6km
Medals will be given to all finishers. Prizes will be awarded to winners in the primary school and high school categories. There will be lots of lucky draws and awesome giveaways. Coffee and breakfast will also be on sale
Darling Brew Youth Day Lunch
Date: 16 June
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Location: 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Contact: 021 286 1099 | [email protected]
Part of the Culture Route | Darling Brew
Description: In remembrance of the Soweto uprising of 1976, join Darling Brew for Youth Day lunch. Bookings essential
Albert Frost at Evita se Perron
Date: 17 June
Time: 20:00
Contact: 022 492 3930 | [email protected]
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Description: Book your spot at the Albert Frost live show at Evita se Perron. R120 per person
Father’s Day at Thali Thali Game Lodge
Date: 19 June
Time: 12:00
Location: Thali Thali Game Lodge, Langebaan
Part of the Foodie Route | Thali Thali Game Lodge
Description: Spoil your dad with a delicious Sunday buffet at Thali Thali Game Lodge.
R260 per adult, R130 for kids 5 – 12 years
Father’s Day at Kloof Restaurant at Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort
Date: 19 June
Time: 12:30
Location: Kloof Restaurant, Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort
Contact: 022 921 3574 | [email protected]
Part of the Berg Route | Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort
Description: Spoil your dad with an amazing lunch at Kloof Restaurant at the beautiful Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort. R195 per person
Father’s Day at Geelbek Restaurant
Date: 19 June
Time: 12:30
Location: Geelbek Restaurant, West Coast National Park
Contact: 022-7722134 | 0761863912 | 0814544044
Part of the Culture & Foodie Route | West Coast National Park
Description: Three course meal at R185 per person – booking essential
Starter Choice of
Biltong & mushroom soup with freshly bake bread
Chickpea and sweet potato soup served with freshly bake bread
Mussels in garlic and wine sauce served with fresh bread
Choice for Main
Lambshank pie and red wine jus served chive and garlic mash & with roasted green vegetables
Ox tail served with yellow rice and green vegetables
Panfried salmon with lemon & butter sauce served with pea and mint mash and green vegetables
Chicken curry on the bone with yellow rice, green vegetables and samba
Bobotie & yellow rice served with green vegetables
Choice of Dessert
Tipsy tart with creme anglaise and fig cream
Malvapudding with creme anglaise
Apple & pear tart served with creme anglaise and cream
Father’s Day at Darling Brew
Date: 19 June
Time: 12:30
Location: 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)21 286 1099 | [email protected] | www.darlingbrew.co.za
Part of the Culture Route | Darling Brew
Description: Spoil your dad with a special Darling Brew Father’s Day lunch:
Starter:
Bobotie spring rolls served with rocket and Greek chutney dip @R50
Main:
Lamb stew served with roasted potatoes and basmati rice @R95
Dessert:
Baked choc pudding with ice cream @ R45
Father’s Day at Blue Bay Lodge
Date: 19 June
Time: 12:30
Location: Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha Bay
Contact: 022 714 1177
Part of the Foodie Route | Saldanha Bay
Description: Treat your dad to a delicious Fathers Day lunch at Blue Bay Lodge. R185 per person, kids under 12 eat from the kiddies menu
Yzerfontein Potjiekos Competition
Date: 25 June
Time: 08:00
Location: Sport & Recreation Club, Yzerfontein
Contact: Karin 022 451 2819
Part of the Culture Route | Yzerfontein
Description: Enter the Yzerfontein Potjiekos Competition. R100 per pot entry fee. Prize giving at 16:30
An Audience with Pieter-Dirk Eish!
Date: 25 June
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: Book your Evita se Perron show +27 (0)22 492 2851
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
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