West Coast National Park opens its gates for wildflower season
SANParks has declared the start of the annual wildflower season at West Coast National Park. Here’s everything you should know…
South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially kicked off the 2025 wildflower season at West Coast National Park (WCNP).
From 1 August to 30 September 2025, the park will open the Postberg section to the public, giving visitors a rare chance to witness one of South Africa’s most breathtaking natural displays.
SANParks advised visitors to plan their trips for sunny weekdays, as wildflowers usually reach their peak between mid-August and mid-September, and this timing helps avoid heavy traffic at the gates while ensuring the best views.
Wildflower season 2025
Here’s what you need to know when visiting West Coast National Park this year:
Gate times
- Postberg Section: 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- General Park Area (August): 7:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:30)
- General Park Area (September): 7:00 to 19:00 (last entry 18:30)
Conservation fees (August & September)
- SA Adult (with SA ID): R116
- SA Child: R58
- SADC Adult (with passport): R179
- SADC Child: R89
- Standard/International Adult: R272
- Standard/International Child: R136
SANParks announced that the Geelbek Restaurant is currently undergoing maintenance. To ensure visitors still have access to food and refreshments during the wildflower season, the parks authority will station food trucks at the Geelbek precinct, Tsaarsbank, and Preekstoel areas of the park.