Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Vital Information

Climate

Mild highveld summers with the possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon and cold winters with occasional snow transforming the park into a white wonderland.

The winter temperatures in Golden Gate can plummet to a mere -9 to -15 degrees C and that snow is a regular occurrence in the park.

Golden Gate primarily falls in a summer rainfall area (Sept to April) and the annual rainfall is approximately 760 mm per year. In very wet years this figure can rise to 1250 mm.

Day Visitors

With a public bypass road running through the park day visitors are welcome to drive through the park.

Fuel Stations: Petrol/ Diesel

Vehicle fuel is available in all parks (or is available on the park periphery):

South African legislation stipulates that fuel stations will accept legitimate petrol/fuel/garage/credit/debit cards or cash as a form of payment for any fuel purchase.

Office Hours

Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 17:30.

Park Regulations

To ensure a safe and joyful trip through our parks, kindly adhere to the Rules and Regulations as stipulated by South African National Parks.

Tips and Hints

Pets are not allowed.
Firearms must be declared and sealed on arrival. Seal will be broken at the reception office upon departure.
Vehicle repair, medical, post office and police services at Clarens (17 km) or Bethlehem (± 60 km).
Remember to bring a hat, walking shoes, sun block, camera, binoculars and wildlife reference books.
Hikers on day and overnight trails must always carry sufficient water.
Take cool and light clothing for summer and warm clothing for winter.
Area prone to sudden weather changes.

**Visitors with reserved accommodation who arrive after 17:30 may collect the keys to their accommodation at the Security Office, Glen Reenen Filling Station.**