位于南非西开普省与东开普省之间的花园大道国家公园,于2009年正式设立。它整合了原有的齐齐卡马国家公园、荒野国家公园、克尼斯纳国家湖泊区等保护区,总面积约1 210 平方公里。
这片沿印度洋的沿线地带,涵盖多样地形:原生森林、湖泊、河口、沙滩、山脉及灌木植被(fynbos)。前来探索的旅行者可以在同一条路线上体验森林漫步、海岸观景、湖泊皮划艇、观鲸甚至蹦极等丰富活动。
花园大道国家公园沿 N2 公路从西向东贯穿,北侧由奥特尼夸(Outeniqua)与齐齐卡马山脉作屏障,南侧紧邻印度洋海岸线。该区域降雨四季皆有,夏季沿海温和,通常可达25‑30 °C;内陆及山地早晚温差较大。
这里的植被类型丰富:原生森林中生长黄木(Yellowwood)等高大树木,灌木(fynbos)覆盖山地坡面。湖泊、河口、海滩与森林交织,使生态系统复杂且多样。
在克尼斯纳国家湖泊区及其河口,可见珍稀海马种群、湿地鸟类;海岸则可能观见鲸群与海豚。森林中有鸟类、昆虫及特有植物种类,为生态旅游提供良好机会。
可由开普敦(Cape Town)或约翰内斯堡(Johannesburg)飞往乔治(George)或格贝哈 (Gqeberha) 机场,再租车沿 N2 通往公园。自驾是游览此地的推荐方式。
可从简易露营、树屋木屋、湖畔小屋,到高端海景旅馆选择。沿海小镇海鲜丰富,当地餐厅友好、气氛轻松。
最佳访期为春末至初夏(9‑11月)或初秋(3‑5月),气候宜人、游客适中。注意沿海天气可能骤变,徒步或水上活动需留意安全提醒。
Fragonard Cross Pretty and uplifting walking route. Sound of birds, waves, leaf, wind...and results in the end, indeed extraordinary. 🍃
David Fox Stunning South African coastal natural beauty at its VERY best! Stunning accommodation of all types, loads of activities to enjoy and views for days!
Chasing light We sure do live in a beautiful place. South Africa has so much to offer. Loved the contrast of colors as you walked the paths... Stunning bright ocean colors peeping through the trees, the lush green forest. Stunning experience.
Liana Venter Any nature lovers' dream...walking through a forest, along the ocean, breathing in fresh air & feeling the cool ocean breeze on your skin. Both my husband & I loved this experience & will go back in a heartbeat. Just be prepared for stairs...lots of stairs.
Enel Viljoen This place is beautiful. We decided to climb Robberg and walk to the Point. Were not prepared for what was to come! Took 4 hours without resting... mostly walking and climbing in full sun. 11km of up and down hill, over rocks and boulders, quite challenging. NOT recommended unless you are super-fit. No water, no facilties, no clear signs aling the way...easy to get lost. Some places are quite scary and difficult to climb with very little safety rails. But beautiful views and magnificent scenery. Saw seals and penguins.