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The
Southern Right Whales (May to November
/ December) is a major attraction to many
visitors, who come to Sebastian Bay especially
to watch them.
The
Pont at Malgas is the last hand operated
pont in Southern Africa used for vehicle
and cattle crossing across the Breede
River.
Moodies
Well was carved by hand by Scotsman to
store fresh water in, when fishing and
camping. A 4 km walk along the beach at
low tide will take you there.
The
Barry Memorial Church (a National Monument)
was built by Thomas Barry in 1859. It
is still in use today for church services,
weddings and tourists.
De
Hoop Nature and Marine Reserve is a popular
destination for people and whales alike.
The reserve hosts 3 000 ha of unspoilt
Cape fynbos and a marine protected area
which is home to an abundance of marine
organisms. De Hoop is home to the endangered
and rare Cape mountain zebras and Cape
vultures, the bontebok, the De Hoop vlei
and the best whale watching between July
and November. De Hoop's rich diversity
of wildlife, plants and culture makes
it a unique experience to visitors.
De
Mond Nature Reserve lies at the mouth
of the Heuningnes River. The 954 ha reserve
is managed as a satellite of the De Hoop
Nature Reserve. It supports several species
of small animals and has a rich and varied
birdlife, making it ideal for birdwatching.
The reserve is particularly important
for the protection of breeding colonies
of the threatened Damara and Caspian terns
(South Africa's most endangered coastal
bird) and the rare African black oystercatcher,
(South Africa's second most threatened
coastal bird).
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