Bredasdorp

Bredasdorp lies on the northern edge of the Agulhas Plain in South Africa's Overberg, on the slopes of the Heuningberg, about thirty-five kilometres inland from Cape Agulhas. The ocean moderates temperatures even though the town sits inland. Surrounding country supports grain, cattle and sheep, and the nearby hills protect indigenous fynbos. On the coast south of the plain, the Agulhas Reef wrecked a long succession of ships, making this shore one of the most dangerous stretches for sailors. The limestone country also contains the Onmeetbarediepgat sinkhole, whose small opening leads into an extensive cave system.