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The West Coast is a drier area bordering on the cold Atlantic Ocean. During the months of August and September the landscape emerges in a riot of colour as the spring flowers bloom after the winter rains. Leaving Cape Town, take the R27 to Velddrif. Stop off at the popular Langebaan Lagoon (a popular summer resort) and West Coast National Park where 50 000 migratory birds can be seen in the summer. The National Park contains 40% of the earth's remaining sandveld fynbos.
From Langebaan and Veldrif drive west to the small fishing villages of Paternoster, Stompneus Bay and St Helena Bay - one of the worlds principal fishing areas. These small bays have become popular haunts for summer visitors wishing to relax in this scenic and peaceful environment.
Velddrif, with its artists colony and bokkoms (dried fish) industry is on the banks of the Berg River. The wetlands of Velorenvlei and Rochepan, a half hour's drive from Velddrif, have the appearance of a busy international airport for birds. The road to Lamberts Bay becomes gravel for a while, but Bird Island off Lamberts Bay Harbour is worth a visit.
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