Wider Western Cape / Inland
Hiking & walks
Overnight & wilderness
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness
Wild landscape of rock formations and river pools about 180 km from Cape Town, near Porterville.
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Coordinates published by the official source: 32°59'54.20"S, 19°3'23.42"E
- Activity
- Hike, overnight
- Difficulty
- Not rated by official source
- Location
- Near Porterville
- Access, hours & closures
- Gates 07:30–18:00 daily. Trails are unmarked; check in at reception first. The Groot Kliphuis–Perdevlei jeep track is temporarily closed for maintenance. Limited capacity – book ahead.
- Fees
- Day hike R85 adult / R55 child
- Safety
- No specific safety notice on the official page. Follow general mountain and coastal safety, and tell someone your plans.
Open group · organised by KIPPO Community
Go to Groot Winterhoek Wilderness with others
There's no set date or guide. Join the group, then agree a day, time and meeting spot together in the chat. Everyone is responsible for their own safety.
Meet in public, tell someone your plans, and don't share phone numbers or links in the chat.
Official sources
Checked 26 Oct 2026 against official websites. Not yet confirmed by the park or reserve – anything marked "not yet confirmed" is unverified.