Birding
Take a slow drive along the Struisbaai-Elim route and enjoy the vast wealth of bird life in and around the Park, especially at the salt pans and along the wetlands. The Park has exceptional birdlife, including endangered avifauna, such as the African Black Oyster-catcher.
A comprehensive Birding List of the Overberg can be purchased for R10 from the tourist office located below the lighthouse. Opening Hours are 09:00 – 17:00 (closed between 13:00 – 14:00).
Salt Pans
The Springfield pan was exploited by the Springfield Salt and Farming Company (Pty) Ltd (1914 – 1950). The remains of the concentration and crystallisation ponds, production plant and manager’s homestead are now part of the cultural heritage in the Park and a famous birding spot.