Cape Columbine Nature Reserve


Three kilometres south of Paternoster, along a rutted gravel road, lies this windswept but beautiful reserve. It has campsites with basic facilities at Tieties Bay (R167 per site). The lighthouse tower is worth a climb and you can also stay here in renovated keepers’ cottages (double from R650).


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1. Cape Columbine Lighthouse

0.84 MILES

Built in 1936, the diminutive lighthouse is worth a brief pause. You can also stay over here in a simple cottage (double from R650).

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