Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, located on the West Coast bordering the fishing village of Paternoster, spans an area of 263 hectares along the rugged coastline. It is home to South Africa's last manually operated lighthouse, situated on Castle Rock and constructed in 1936. Rising 80 metres above sea level, the lighthouse emits a beam visible for approximately 50 kilometres and serves as the first South African landmark for ships arriving from Europe.