West Coast Flower Route

Road Trip

West Coast Flower Route

Up the West Coast to Langebaan's lagoon and Paternoster's whitewashed village — and in August and September, one of the world's great wildflower shows.

1.5 hours direct; a full day150 kmBest: Out-and-back

Our take

The Cape Town escape no one from overseas does — go in spring flower season.

What's worth stopping for

Not everything along the route — only what's worth sacrificing vacation time for.

  1. 01
    Cape Town
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    Cape Town

    Start

    Allow —+0 min detour
  2. 02
    Langebaan
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    Langebaan

    Great Stop

    Lagoon and kitesurfing

    Allow half day+0 min detour
  3. 03
    Paternoster
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    Paternoster

    Do Not Miss

    Whitewashed village and crayfish

    Allow 1-2 nights+0 min detour