Melkbosstrand 5
Across
- 3. Nature reserve that protects fynbos slopes and coastline, offering views of two World Heritage Sites
- 6. VIEW Coastal suburb just south of Bloubergstrand, known for long promenades and mountain views
- 8. HILL Hill within the above reserve that gives panoramic views across Table Bay
- 10. Historic mission station with Cape Dutch buildings, founded as De Groene Kloof
- 12. RIEBEECKSTRAND Beach area just north of Melkbosstrand’s main stretch, across the Soutrivier
- 14. ON THE BAY Shopping and leisure centre at Big Bay with lawns overlooking the beach
- 16. Strong summer wind (the “Cape Doctor”) that makes the area ideal for wind sports
- 17. Small rocky bay within the Blaauwberg Conservation Area, whose name means “crayfish bay”
- 18. COAST NATIONAL PARK National park further up the West Coast, famous for spring wildflowers and Langebaan Lagoon
- 19. Northern extension of Melkbosstrand beach area, bordering the nuclear station buffer zone
- 20. AQUIFER Aquifer nature reserve near Atlantis that protects important groundwater systems
Down
- 1. TTU Cultural centre dedicated to San heritage and traditions, located on the West Coast
- 2. Town known for its whitewashed houses and traditional fishing culture, further up the West Coast
- 4. BAY Popular beach break between Melkbosstrand and Bloubergstrand, famous for surfing and kitesurfing
- 5. Picnic and braai facility with beach access inside Blaauwberg Nature Reserve
- 7. Section of that park open seasonally for spectacular flower displays (August–September)
- 9. BAY Historic British landing site for the 1806 battle troops (old name of the Melkbos area)
- 11. Coastal lagoon town popular for kiteboarding, houseboats and relaxed West Coast vibes
- 13. DUNES White sand dunes near Atlantis popular for sandboarding and film shoots
- 15. Old Cape Dutch farmhouse restaurant inside the West Coast National Park