This picturesque fishing village, 15km north west of Vredenburg and 160 km southwest of Cape Town is one of the oldest coastal towns along the west coast and is famous for its lobsters. There are many white-painted fishermen's houses along a long white beach. The village retains some of the Atmosphere of a fishing village of a bygone era.
hold here in the spring of many flower lovers because of the impressive Columbine Nature Reserve, which is only 3 km away. Tietiesbaai is part of the Columbine Nature Reserve and is frequented by campers, particularly in December.
Photo: Andreas Schwarz
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History of Paternoster
Fishermans Boat
This picturesque fishing town, 15km north-west of Vredenburg, is one of the oldest coastal towns along the West Coast and is famous for its crayfish. There are many white-washed fishermen's cottages dotted along a long white beach. In the town some of the atmosphere of a fishing community of a bygone era is preserved.
In spring many flower lovers stay here to visit the impressive Columbine nature Reserve just 3 km away. Tietiesbaai (made famous by Pieter Pieterse) forms part of the Columbine Nature Reserve and is frequented by campers and caravaners, especially in December.
Columbine Nature Reserve is about 16km from Vredenburg and 3km from Paternoster. The bay, which is part of the reserve, has many picnic spots and braai facilities. There are basic overnight facilities and ablution blocks.
Visit Cape Columbine, The last manned lighthouse built on the South African coast for more information about this fascinating light house and Paternoster.
The Lisboa wrecked on Soldiers Reef - Paternoster: On 23 October 1910, ran aground on the Lisboa Soldiers Reef near Paternoster. The wreck of the Lisboa Particularly interesting is because it was the first occasion on the South African coast on Which radio telegraphy was used to summon help by a ship in distress.
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