The Touw/Wilderness system is a coastal estuary and series of interconnected lakes, including Island Lake, Langvlei, and Rondevlei, located within the Garden Route National Park. This area offers superb protected kayak water, featuring a flat, sheltered paddling environment. Access is via SANParks or municipal access points, which provide parking and flat, easy entry. Boardwalks are present in some reserve areas. The water body's character is defined by its varied aquatic features, including weed beds, sand flats, and channels that connect the lakes. The aesthetic is one of a protected coastal lake system inside a national park. Paddling is subject to SANParks regulations; permits and zone rules apply throughout the Wilderness Lakes. A key restriction for all users is that the collection of bait within park waters is restricted, and paddlers must check the specific SANParks rules. The primary safety consideration for paddlers is wind. Conditions are often still in the mornings, but light south-easterly winds can develop in the afternoons. Strong westerly winds churn the shallow lakes, creating challenging conditions. The area's protected status and interconnected lakes make it suitable for exploration by kayak or canoe, with routes following the natural channels between the water bodies.