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Sunshine Coast Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast is an intrepid traveller’s delight, with quaint seaside villages, sub-tropical forests, wildlife reserves and one of the world’s best surfing destinations.

Eastern Cape eating

The food terroir of the Eastern Cape blends a bounty of land and sea with an infusion of climate and culture to create fabulous flavours.

Picturesque Hogsback – one of the Amathole attractions.

Escape to the Amathole region

The Amathole region of the Eastern Cape is breathtakingly beautiful, with mountains, untouched beaches, pastoral scenes and hidden natural gems all to its credit.

The Alfred Nzo region

The Eastern Cape’s Alfred Nzo region is a tiny wedge of a district that offers jaw-droppingly beautiful mountain scenery and untouched wilderness.

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Uncover the Ukhahlamba region

Characterised by the southern Drakensberg mountains, Lake Gariep and the mighty Orange River, the Eastern Cape’s Ukhahlamba region is firmly centred around eco-tourism activities.

Wild Coast Eastern Cape

The beautiful Wild Coast with its rugged cliffs, desolate beaches and pristine indigenous flora presents a somewhat untamed alternative to commercial coastal tourism destinations.

Explore OR Tambo region

As the birthplace of two of South Africa’s greatest icons of freedom, a visit to OR Tambo region is poignantly significant.

The Chris Hani region

It’s the home of trout trails and San art, mountains and mohair, and a haven for the rare mountain zebra. This is the Eastern Cape’s Chris Hani region.

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City by the sea, Port Elizabeth beachfront

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Beaches in The Eastern Cape

Hobie Beach, Nelson Mandela Bay Precinct

A recognised Blue Flag beach that hosts sailing and boating events. Also popular with swimmers and surfers and those who love some fun in the sun.
Humewood Beach, Nelson Mandela Bay Precinct

A Blue Flag beach that is a focal part of city life in Port Elizabeth. Great for tanning, swimming, surfing and... socialising.
Well’s Estate, Nelson Mandela Bay Precinct

Paddling pools, water slides and a long pier built over the dunes, are the major attractions at this popular Blue Flag Beach.
King’s Beach, Nelson Mandela Bay Precinct

Thanks to its 1.6 kilometres of Blue Flag beach, King's Beach attracts bathers, surfers, beachcombers and children, in particular, thanks to its kiddie-friendly facilities.
Kelly’s Beach, Port Alfred

This coastal town is blessed with a number of beaches, but Kelly’s is the Blue Flag favourite. Perfect for safe swimming, beach ball games, tanning and walking.
Dolphin Beach, Jeffrey’s Bay

The main swimming beach in a town known for its Super Tubes and surfers, it’s an alcohol-free zone popular with families.
Kariega Beach, Kenton-on-Sea

Once voted the best beach in South Africa, Kariega Beach offers up the best of bucket-and-spade country. Great for swimming, and it’s child-friendly too.
Coffee Bay, Wild Coast

Coffee Bay lies at the mouth of the Nenga river and is protected by high cliffs and rolling hills. Very popular for hikes and horse-safaris. Eight kilometres from Coffee Bay is the famous ‘Hole in the Wall’ rock formation.
Morgan’s Bay, north of Haga-Haga

A heavenly stretch of unspoilt, white sandy beach that is a haven of peace and quiet. Great for families over the school holidays when it offers up the ultimate summer playground.
Kidd’s Beach, East London

About 25 kilometres south of the city (toward Port Elizabeth) you’ll find Kidd’s Beach. It is a favourite hangout of surfers as its conditions allow almost year-round surfing.