Paternoster



Paternoster is a small, traditional fishing village turned holiday destination. It is located on the northern shores of a small cape, Cape Columbine, on the west coast of South Africa.

By car
Follow the R27 north from Cape Town for about 120 km. Take the R45 turnoff west to Vredenburg. Drive through Vredenburg and keep on the R45 until you reach Paternoster.

By bus
Elwierda Bus Company (+27 21 418-4673) runs a daily service from Cape Town to Vredenburg. Some accommodation establishments, such as the Beach Camp in Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, will be happy to collect you in Vredenburg.

Get around
There is only one entrance to Paternoster at the four-way stop. Getting around within Paternoster can be done by foot. All shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and the wine lounge are within walking distance of each other.

The Old Town stretches about 1 kilometre from the four-way stop to Gaatjie Restaurant.

Eat
The west coast of South Africa, and in particular Paternoster, is well known for good quality crayfish.

Go next

 * Visit the West Coast Fossil Park close to Langebaan