Bredasdorp Attractions

Bredasdorp lies in a fertile agricultural and sheep-farming region some 30km/19mi from Cape Agulhas, the most southerly point in Africa. The town is named after Michiel van Breda, a breeder of merino sheep who became its first mayor in 1838.

A Wild Flower Show is held here annually in August.

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The De Hoop Nature Reserve is a scenic area known for its diverse range of plants, including a number of rare or endangered species.

Bredasdorp Nature Reserve

At the end of Van Riebeeck Road is the Bredasdorp Nature Reserve (area 800ha/2,000ac). The flora of the reserve includes many species of Protea and Erica and the red Bredasdorp lily, and it is home to many small mammals and birds. From a 368m/1,207ft high hill there are fine views of the town and surrounding area. The park is open throughout the year, but the best time to visit it is in September and October, when large numbers of spring flowers are in bloom.

Shipwreck Museum

The Shipwreck Museum is small but of great interest. It charts the numerous ships which have foundered on this treacherous coast - among them the British troopship HMS "Birkenhead", which sank in 1852 with the loss of 450 men - and displays a great variety of material recovered from the wrecks - ships' figureheads, gold and silver coins, nautical equipment, etc. The oldest objects come from the "Nieuw Haerlem", which sank in 1647. In another hall is a collection of old vehicles and furniture.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	10:30
Close	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45	14:45	12:30