Spring has sprung at West Coast National Park and you have until 30 September to see it

Lester Kiewit interviews Lauren Howard-Clayton, Regional Communications Manager at South African National Parks (SANParks).

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The West Coast's Flower Season is rapidly becoming a top contender among popular flower viewing destinations in the country, influenced by the amount of rainfall during the preceding winter months.

As spring arrives, the park transforms into a vibrant tapestry of blooming fynbos and veld, particularly striking in the Postberg section, which opened on 1 August.

Howard-Clayton notes that this section will be open to visitors until 30 September and encourages planning your visit on a sunny day to fully appreciate the stunning floral displays.

DETAILS:

Gate times for Postberg are 9am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

Gate times for the general park area are as follows:

• August: 7am to 6pm with last entry at 5:30pm
• September: 7am to 7pm with last entry at 6:30pm

Prices:

Conservation fees for August and September are as follows (child < 12 years old):

• SA adult (with ID) – R110 per person
• SA child – R55 per person
• SADC National adult (with passport) – R169 per person
• SADC National child – R85 per person

Standard Conservation Fee/International Visitors:

• Adult – R247 per person
• Child – R124 per person

"I'm pretty sure in the next week or so, the fields will be full of great, spectacular views of the flowers."

- Lauren Howard-Clayton, Regional Communications Manager – South African National Parks

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