The Western Cape, east of Agulhas provides peaceful farm or holiday accommodation and allows one to meander through the countryside mostly on gravel roads.  From the De Hoop Nature Reserve one can cross the Bree River by pontoon at Malgas.  Malgas was established in the 19th century to alleviate the alternate long distance of 60km across the hilly Ruens from Swellendam to Port Beaufort, near Witsand.  On the west bank of the Bree River there is a deep channel where sailing ships in the mid 1800's could draw alongside.  This jetty is upstream of the present pont crossing.
The name Witsand came from the sand bar at the wide mouth of the Bree Rivier, as well as the name of the long stretches of beach.
The Swellendam farming community is known for Merino sheep and produces high quality wool.  Bee-keeping is also part of farming activities of the area.  Just south of Swellendam you could visit The National Bontebok Park.
East of Witsand on the coast is Stilbaai, one of the best tourist destinations at the start of the Garden Route.  Stilbaai situated 26 km from Riversdale is at an estuary where the Goukou river meets the Indian Ocean.  Enjoy perfect holiday accommodation in Stilbaai where there are long stretches of white sandy beaches, mild weather and the river is navigable for 15 km.