West Coast National Park: Road and gate closures due to West Coast Marathon!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that, due to the annual West Coast Marathon, several road and gate closures will be in effect at West Coast National Park in South Africa's Western Cape on 15 March 2025.

• West Coast Gate Road to Kraal Bay – closed from 07:00 to 13:00
• Langebaan Gate to T-Junction – closed from 07:00 to 13:00

Located along South Africa's western coastline near Langebaan, West Coast National Park is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, seasonal wildflower displays, and abundant birdlife. The park boasts unspoiled beaches, salt marshes, and the picturesque Langebaan Lagoon, a sanctuary for flamingos and other waterbirds. Visitors can explore the park through hiking, cycling, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing, with species such as eland, zebra, and ostriches frequently spotted. A favorite among nature lovers and photographers, the park is especially popular from August to September, when the wildflowers are in full bloom.

West Coast National Park: Gates to open late due to West Coast Marathon!

Due to the West Coast Marathon taking place on 21 April 2018, the gates to the West Coast National Park will only open from 13:00 for visitors. The National Park usually opens the dates at 07:00 and closes at 18:00 (April - August; September - March 07:00 - 19:00).



The West Coast National Park is located 120 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The National Park covers about 27,500 hectare and runs from Yzerfontein in the South up to the Langebaan lagoon in the North.

West Coast National Park: Gates to open late due to West Coast Marathon!

Due to the West Coast Marathon taking place on 6 May 2017, the gates to the West Coast National Park will only open from 13:00 for visitors. The National Park usually opens the dates at 07:00 and closes at 18:00 (April - August; September - March 07:00 - 19:00).

The West Coast National Park is located 120 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The National Park covers about 27,500 hectare and runs from Yzerfontein in the South up to the Langebaan lagoon in the North.