Attractions IN/AROUND Despatch
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
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 ...
Nature Reserves
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve
This beautiful flower reserve lies just off the N2, roughly 35 kilometres west of Port Elizabeth. It might be smallish (600 hectares) but locals vote it one of the best spots to see flowering proteas in season, as well as other indigenous fynbos. You can ...
... and a little further afield
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Despatch as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Beachview, Blue Horizon Bay, Bluewater 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
Nautilus Guesthouse
Nautilus Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in Bluewater Bay, in walking distance to the beach. All rooms are offered on a bed & breakfa...
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...
Walmer Manor
Walmer Manor is situated in the heart of Port Elizabeth and was custom built to suite travelling professionals, large groups, and families. Each ...
Heugh Road Guest House
Heugh Road Guest House is positioned 1km away from Port Elizabeth Airport and 3km away from the beach. The establishment is close to many tourist...
Summerstrand-Stay Studio
Summerstrand Stay offers a delightful self-catering apartment in the heart of Summerstrand making it an excellent choice for both business and le...
4 Boutique Beach House
4 Boutique Beach House suites each have their own entrance and outdoor seating area and have full access to the in-house facilities and swimming ...
Masinga Cottage
Masinga Cottage is located in Walmer just 2km form the airport. The cottage sleeps two adults and one child people and is fully equipped for eith...
Dalcor Estate Guesthouse
Dalcor Estate Guesthouse is a well established guesthouse situated in the friendly city of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Offe...
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