[1] The park covers 600 hectares and lies 40 km west of Port Elizabeth, on an old stretch at the top of Van Stadens Pass.

The main purpose of the reserve is to grow unique, indigenous plants, but it is also used as a centre for environmental education.

Many species of proteas, orchids, and Erica can be found, as well as succulent plants and rare cycads.

Among the 60 species of trees found here is the rare Cape wing-nut (Atalaya capensis), only growing here, in the surrounding mountains, and near Suurberg Pass.

Notable fauna include the threatened Cape dwarf chameleon and certain species of frog.