[1] It is a protected area of South Africa forming part of the Garden Route National Park.

[2] This park protects three major zones of indigenous forest, four types of fynbos (wild shrubs), plus various lakes and winding waterways.

[3] There are also a number of interesting historical sites include the Woodville Big Tree (believed to be over 800 years old) and Goudveld (an old mining town in the forest).

[4] The Touws River connects a series of three lakes: Eilandvlei, Langvlei and Rondevlei, which host a variety of aquatic species and have been designated as a Ramsar site (wetlands of international importance).

[5] Sports within the park include canoeing or bicycling, abseiling, kloofing, paragliding, boating, fishing and hiking.