Attractions IN/AROUND Bluewater Bay
Museums / Entertainment
Bayworld Museum Complex
The Main Museum of Bayworld blends cultural and natural history. Embark on an exciting journey through time and through the fascinating world around us. Marvel at the diversity of museum displays, from prehistoric dinosaurs to ethnic beadwork as well as ...
Nature Reserves
Cape Recife Nature Reserve
Cape Recife Nature Reserve is one of the best bird-watching locations in Port Elizabeth. The Cape Recife Nature Reserve offers beautiful beach, natural dune vegetation of fynbos, rocky outcrops, view birdlife from bird hide, small animals (look out for ...
Beaches
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 onto quiet beaches. The Eastern Cape coastline is a mecca to all water sports enthusiasts and has a popular ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
The province of the Eastern Cape had never had a world-class football stadium before the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was constructed here for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. This stadium was designed to resemble a massive flower, with petal-like ...
Beaches
Port Elizabeth Beaches
What makes the beaches of Port Elizabeth so gorgeous is that the water is warm, thanks to its being from the Indian Ocean, and most of the beaches are safe for swimming. On average, the water in the bay is between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius in summer and ...
Airports / Landmarks
Port Elizabeth International Airport
While the official name of this airport in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha is The Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, it is probably best known as the Port Elizabeth Airport. It's ideally situated just a few minutes' drive from the beach, city centre, ...
Nature Reserves
St Croix Island Marine Reserve
The St Croix Island Marine Reserve lies in Algoa Bay, a series of three islands (the islands of the cross) just north-east of Port Elizabeth. St Croix and its two sister islets – Jahleel Island and Brenton Rock - are quartzitic outcrops of the Table ...
Nature Reserves
Swartkops Estuary
It might be right in the heart of urban living but the Swartkops Estuary, 8 km north of Port Elizabeth, and its adjacent salt pans are a highlight for any bird fundi intent on sighting estuarine waders and terns. Over 10 000 waterbirds summer here. As ...
Whale Route / Popular Tourist Routes / Activities
Whale Watching in Algoa Bay
Algoa Bay is a major part of the coastline of Nelson Mandela Bay, the main town of which is Port Elizabeth. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the beaches of this bay to enjoy the warm, safe swimming waters and great weather. The Indian Ocean ...
... and a little further afield
Marine Protected Areas
Bird Island Marine Protected Area
Bird Island Marine Protected Area lies just off the coast of Port Elizabeth. It is a group of islands (Bird Island, Stag Island, Seal Island and Black Rocks) that are home to more than a few red-data listed seabirds, whilst the reefs around the ...
Entertainment / Landmarks
Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex
A feature of Port Elizabeth's beachfront in Summerstrand is the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex. This complex is a veritable hotspot for shopaholics, hungry patrons, young ones, parents, and those hoping to cash in on their luck at the casino ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
Cora Terrace
Port Elizabeth's most famous terraced houses are the row of double-storey examples in Donkin Street, built between 1860 and 1880. They've been photographed from all possible angles, and given a couple of coats of paint ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
Donkin Heritage Trail
The Donkin Heritage Trail is named after the Acting Governor of the Cape Colony at the time, Sir Rufane Donkin. South Africans are well acquainted with the history of the 4000 British settlers who arrived by ship and visitors can walk in their footsteps ...
Heritage Routes / Landmarks
Donkin Street Houses
Just over the road from the Donkin Reserve is Donkin Road. It's a hill that runs down towards the harbour and at its crest lie a series of Victorian terraced houses that have become famous. The houses, built ...
Memorials
Fort Frederick
Like many national monuments, Fort Frederick first appears as little more than a few brick walls, albeit old walls that seem to hold little significance or attraction for visitors. It is only in learning the history behind a building that it takes on a ...
Nature Reserves
Groendal Wilderness Area
The 30 000 hectare Groendal Wilderness Area protects the water catchment area of the Swartkops River (KwaZungha River), with the Groendal Dam in its centre. Lying within the Groot Winterhoek Mountain range, this wilderness area has rugged terrain incised ...
Golf Courses
Humewood Golf Club
One of South Africa's top-rated golf clubs, Humewood is a true Links course which has hosted numerous PGA events, including the South African Open. The course is surrounded by coastal bush and, although it is close to the centre of Port Elizabeth, one ...
Entertainment / Popular Tourist Routes
iBhayi Sunshine Saunter Route
Port Elizabeth's version of the Midlands Meander, the Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter Route is a circular tourist route aimed at both locals and visitors to the city. Ibhayi combines beach and country whilst peppering the drive with ...
Nature Reserves
Island Nature Reserve
The Island Nature Reserve boasts dense indigenous Alexandria coastal forest, through which there are a number of pathways and trails along which to walk. These are safe and easy to manage, even for little ones. The Bushbuck Hiking Trail is a 16 ...
Bluewater Bay as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Beachview, Blue Horizon Bay, Central Hill, Charlo, Chelsea Conservancy, Colleen Glen, Cotswold, Fern Glen, Glendinningvale, Greenacres, Greenbushes, Humerail, Humewood, Kini Bay, Kragga Kamma, Lorraine, Lovemore Park, Maitlands, Mill Park, Mount Croix, Newton Park, North End, Parsons Hill, Parsons Vlei, Perridgevale, Richmond Hill, Sardinia Bay, Schoenmakerskop, Seaview, South End, St Georges Park, Summerstrand, Sunridge Park, Theescombe, Uitenhage, Walmer, Walmer Heights, Westlands, Woodlands
Staying Overnight
Bluewater Beachfront Guest House
Bluewater Beachfront Guest House is a guesthouse on the beachfront in a lovely suburb of Port Elizabeth called Bluewater Bay. Five en-suite bedro...
Coega Harbour View B&B
Located in the upmarket suburb of Bluewater Bay, Coega Harbour View is a three star graded guest house with bed and breakfast accommodation and i...
House Haven Guesthouse
House Haven Guesthouse can be found in Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth and offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. Our comfortable guesthous...
Le Blue Guest House
Within a short walk of both the beach and the river lies Le Blue Guest House. This immaculate establishment is as clean as a new pin and offers y...
Nautilus Guesthouse
Nautilus Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in Bluewater Bay, in walking distance to the beach. All rooms are offered on a bed & breakfa...
Dolphin Dance Lodge
Dolphin Dance lodge is a beach front guest house in Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth and offers 4 star comfort and service. Enjoy your breakfast and...
Me Casa Guest House
Me Casa Guest House offers comfortable accommodation ion Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth. From here you are close to the beach and are 30 minute dr...
Bluewater Guest House
Bluewater Guest House is situated 180m from the beach and offers accommodation in 6 en-suite guest rooms, including a family room which sleeps 4 ...
Aquadel Accommodation
Situated in the seaside suburb of Bluewater Bay, Aquadel Accommodation is just a five minute walk from safe, clean beaches and is also close to a...
Gecko Units
Gecko Units provide accommodation in Bluewater Bay to both holidaymakers and business guests, also suitable for larger groups wishing to book acc...
Whales Way Lodge
Situated just 15 minutes from Nelson Mandela Bay's City Centre and airport, Whales Way Lodge offers perfect holiday accommodation. Choose from ou...
Amani Luxe Villa
Amani Luxe Villa is a guesthouse offering bed and breakfast accommodation in Port Elizabeth with panoramic sea views of Algoa bay, situated along...
Kings Guest Lodge
Situated in a lovely part of Port Elizabeth, Kings Guest Lodge is situated close to the beach in Bluewater Bay. From here you are close to many g...
Dolphin Dance Self Catering
Dolphin Dance offers guests comfortable holiday apartments in Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth. When staying at Dolphin Dance you are just 1km away ...
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