TO DO NEARBY
There is a huge choice of exciting places to explore and great restaurants to visit nearby. Here are a few:
ADDO ELEPHANT PARK – Well worth the two-hour drive to visit this world-famous game park which is home to over 600 elephants.
BATHURST – Especially the Pig and Whistle pub, one of the oldest inns in the country. You will also find a Sunday Craft market and many interesting galleries.
On the way, visit the Giant Pineapple, and take a drive to Waters Meeting Nature Reserve to view the Kowie River’s Horse Shoe Bend.
NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL – This very popular festival is held in Grahamstown at the end of June each year.
For more TOURIST INFO see www.sunshinecoasttourism.co.za
where you will be guided to horse riding, diving, boat trips, golf courses, shopping, hiking, wind surfing to mention a few of the many activities available.
RESTAURANTS in the area include:
Guidos – For pizza, pasta and the best view in Port Alfred.
The Links – Great menu and attentive waiters.
Stanleys – Near Kenton-on-sea, astounding views.
Graze by the River – Delicious food with home-grown veggies and salads.
Ocean Basket – A reasonably priced seafood restaurant with
great food.
The Spur – A favourite South African family restaurant.
Wharf Street Brew Pub – Great prawn curry and artisan beer.
Zest Café – Beautiful for breakfast or light meals.
SHOPPING
You can buy most of what you need from the supermarkets in Port Alfred town centre, or drive up the road to Rosehill Mall, a compact modern mall with supermarkets, gift & clothes shops and a few restaurants.
![]() Addo Elephant Park | ![]() Boating on the Kowie River |
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![]() View from Guido's | ![]() Surfing East Beach |
![]() Duneboarding | ![]() Migrating dolphins |
![]() View from Stanleys | ![]() Southern Right Whales |
![]() Big Pineapple near Bathurst | ![]() St Johns Anglican Church in Bathurst |
![]() Royal Port Alfred Golf Course | ![]() Rosehill Mall |
![]() Royal Port Alfred Golf Course | ![]() Pig n Whistle Inn Bathurst |
![]() The Links | ![]() Graze By The River |
![]() Grahamstown National Arts Festival | ![]() Grahamstown National Arts Festival |
![]() Grahamstown National Arts Festival | ![]() Grahamstown National Arts Festival |
![]() Diving |