Just 90 minutes from Cape Town, on the R 27, at the mouth of the Berg River lays the tranquil village Velddrif, the gateway to the Bokkom Republic. The town is situated 2 km upstream from where the Berg River flows into the Atlantic Ocean at St Helena Bay. It came into existence as a fishing village during the 1800s and early 1900s. Today Velddrif is a hotspot for the tourist with a taste for the simple pleasures of life, the town’s appeal being its old world charm and heritage, sincerity of its inhabitants, birdlife, wild flowers and beautiful waterways.

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From Cape Town/Bay Side Mall Table View:

Take West Coast Road/R27 for approx. 128km, in Velddrif turn left at Voortrekker Rd/R399. After 350m turn 2nd left (AW Stevenstraat), take the 3rd left after 270m. Quay West is the second house on left side.

From Piketberg:

Take R399 direction Velddrif for approx 58 km. In Velddrif main intersection turn 2nd left (AW Stevenstraat), take the 3rd left after 270m. Quay West is the second house on left side.

From Lambertsbay/Airstrip:

Continue on R365 for 5.7km, turn right toward Main Rd/R366. After 15km turn left at Main Rd/R366. take the 1st road right after 300m, take the 1st left after 26.6km. Turn right again after 1 km. Turn right toward Main Rd after 11.5km. Continue straight onto Main Rd after 13km. Turn left at Voortrekker Rd/R399. After 2 km turn right into AW Stevenstraat. Take the 3rd left after 270m. Quay West is the second house on left side.