Bredasdorp
Bredasdorp, South Africa's first -dorp was established by Michiel van Breda in 1838, and today forms the economic hub of the Suidpunt region. Van Breda and another leading personality, Pieter Voltelyn van der Byl, could not agree where the Church should be built. As a result, two churches were built, and two towns, Bredasdorp and Napier were established in 1838.

The population of this predominantly agricultural area is about 20 000. Notwithstanding its typical rural atmosphere, all essential services are available in Bredasdorp. The establishment of the OTB (Overberg Test Range) and the Air Force's Test Flight and Development Centre (TFDC) in the mid-eighties near Waenhuiskrans/Arniston, and the movement of the Overberg District Council's Head Office to Bredasdorp, accelerated the development of the town.

Suidpunt Tourism Bureau
51 Jansen Street, Bredasdorp, 7280
P.O. Box 51, Bredasdorp, 7280
Tel +27 (0)28 - 4242584
Fax +27 (0)28 - 4252731
Email: suidpunt@brd.dorea.co.za
Website: www.suidpunttourism.co.za

Main Attractions

Audrey Blignault Room : Furnished in honour of Audrey Blignault who was born in Bredasdorp and who enjoys national recognition as a writer, especially about the Bredasdorp area. This room forms part of the Tourism Bureau Complex.
Foot of Africa Room : Commemorative Room for the famous Foot of Africa Marathon's history. The 21st marathon took place in 1998. This room also forms part of the Tourism Bureau Complex.
Shipwreck Museum : Unique world-renowned museum with artifacts and furniture from ships wrecked along our coast in years gone by.
Churches - Imposing Dutch Reformed Church (1911) - An impressive example of Cape-Gothic style architecture. Beautiful oak pulpit. Reformed Church (1996) Plantation Street - Furnishings from early 1900 churches. The pulpit, bell, organ and hand-carved door are all special. Contact the Verger at Tel(028) 4241832. Anglican Church (All Saints) (1861) - Beautiful little stone church, designed by Sophie Gray. Stained glass windows.
Merino Statue : Erected in honour of the merino sheep which brought fame to this area, due to careful breeding by Michiel van Breda on his historic farm, Zoetendals Vallei early in the last century. At the entrance to the Bredasdorp/Napier Co-operative, Swellendam Road.
Outdoors & Sport

Foot of Africa Marathon : 42km, 21km and 10km races. Takes place yearly in October.
Whale Season Golf Day : A yearly event presented by the Tourism Bureau in September
Eco/Wildlife

Heuningberg Nature Reserve : A must for nature lover and birders. Offers various 2-15km walking routes in the mountain. Top end of Van Riebeeck Street.