Located to the north of the village of Yzerfontein lies the 18 000 hectares West Coast National Park. It encloses the Langebaan Lagoon that measures up to 16 km in length and 4.5 km across, as well as the nearby islands of Jutten, Malgas, Schaapen and Marcus. Important seabird breeding colonies, as well as numerous waders are found here – the most common ones being cormorants, gulls, gannets and flamingos. During summer, seasonal migrants such as the Curlew Sandpiper from the Arctic region swell the numbers in the lagoon. The park also proudly displays its annual spring wildflower kaleidoscope of bright colours (+/- August – September). Game species such as the wildebeest can be seen roaming around the park.