Sunrise On Sea, Sunshine Coast
Sunrise-On-Sea is an idyllic little town that may be quiet and tucked away, but certainly has no shortage of natural beauty all around it. It is situated in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, an administrative area that comprises East London, King William's Town and Bisho. This part of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is known for its extensive coastline and largely untouched countryside, while the towns therein provide for all of the urban and commercial needs of international visitors.
Sunrise-on-Sea is perched on the border of the East London Coast Nature Reserve, which is an important protected area that consists of a number of parks. These comprise both inland and coastal parks and cover more than 3 400 hectares in total. The East London Coast Nature Reserve area extends from the Great Kei River to the Tyolomnqa River. Some of the parks that are part of this umbrella reserve are Cape Morgan, Chintsa West, Nahoon, Cave Rock/Gulu, Kidd's Beach, The State Forest and Untiza Forest.
With such gorgeous natural surrounds, the restful town of Sunrise-On-Sea has much to offer in the way of spectacular natural vistas and idyllic retreats from the hustle and bustle of city living. Laze on the beach, explore the trails of the nearby parks, take photographs to capture the memories, or visit with the hospitable locals. When the shopping bug bites, East London's city centre will not disappoint. There are also a number of restaurants, bars and clubs in the city, which are great for young ones and the young at heart.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Farm View Guesthouse
Farmview Guesthouse is located on the banks of the upper Nahoon River, in the quiet suburb of Dorchester Heights in East London. The house is ide...
Cape St Francis Resort
Lapped by the waters of the Indian Ocean with 3kms of pristine beach, the resort offers self catering accommodation in The Club (3-star graded), ...
Lollee's Place
Located within walking distance to Gonubie beach, Lollee's Place is a lovely garden cottage with a separate entrance to the main house. There are...
St Francis Golf Lodge
A divine combination of elegant African style and laid back comfort awaits you at St Francis Golf Lodge, perfectly situated at the first hole of ...
Stone Olive Guest House
Stone Olive Guest House is a superb getaway only 900m from the beach in Jeffreys Bay. The accommodation oozes comfort and luxury, accompanied wit...
Upper Deck 18
Upper Deck 18 is nestled in the vibrant heart of Port St Francis, providing guests with comfortable self-catering accommodations in a charming 3-...
Misty Mountain Reserve
Misty Mountain Reserve provides a diverse range of accommodation options, each with unique vistas of the mountains, lakeside, or ocean. Whether y...
16 Pepper Street
16 Pepper Street is located in Jeffreys Bay and provides accommodation for ten guests. The house is situated right on the famous surfing beach in...
Kellys Beachfront Apartments
Kelly's Beachfront Apartments in Port Alfred are conveniently situated opposite the blue flag beach. Each apartment boasts sea views and has its ...
Things to do in the area
Sunrise On Sea Beach
The Sunrise On Sea Beach in East London on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape forms part of the magnificent Strandloper Hiking Trail (popular...
Sunrise-on-Sea to Kwelera River Mouth Trail
Start: Sunrise-on-SeaFinish: Kwelera Mouth (or back at Sunrise-on-Sea)Duration: 6 km out or 12 km returnFitness: easy, and good for childrenOur ...
Noteworthy attractions
Eastern Cape Beaches
The Eastern Cape in South Africa boasts some of the world's best beaches and 800 km of unspoilt picturesque coastlines where blue oceans tumble o...
Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
Situated at Port Alfred, which is on the coast more or less halfway between Port Elizabeth and East London, the club was granted its 'Royal' pref...
St Francis Bay Golf Club
St Francis Bay Golf Club is situated in the village of St Francis Bay on the warm Indian Ocean coastline of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The...
St Francis Links
The layout of the St Francis Links Course combines every element of shot making with its undulating terrain, greens and surrounds as well as its ...
Wedgewood Country Club
At Wedgewood Country Club, 18-holes of lush, tree-lined parkland course is at your disposal. Enormous blue gum trees along undulating fairways, w...
Sibuya Game Reserve
Sibuya Game Reserve covers more than 2000 hectares and incorporates the unique East Cape Valley Bushveld, Grasslands and Coastal Forests. Antelop...
Woody Cape Nature Reserve
The conservation area extends over about 25 000 ha of lightly undulating to flat terrain and incorporates the Alexandria coastal dune fields (kno...
East London Museum
The East London Museum has the world's only dodo egg, a large natural science collection, collections ranging from the prehistoric times of South...
East London Beaches
Think warm Indian Ocean waters and sub-tropical weather that allow visitors to enjoy the climate all year round - East London basks gloriously be...
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