Attractions IN New Brighton
Museums
Red Location Museum
The Red Location Museum is situated within the oldest township in South Africa, New Brighton. This massive informal settlement is on the outskirts of the industrial area of Port Elizabeth in Nelson Mandela Bay and represents a huge segment of the local ...
Attractions AROUND New Brighton
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, ...
... 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 ...
New Brighton 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
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...
Colleen Glen Self Catering Cottage
Situated close to both the beach and town, Colleen Glen Self Catering Cottage offers a peaceful farm experience. Guests can enjoy bird watching a...
The Garden Cottage
Enjoy glorious ocean views, dolphins, whales and pink sunsets in beautiful self catering holiday accommodation at The Garden Cottage in Seaview, ...
Valley Guest House
Valley Guest House offers accommodation centrally situated on the Baakens River Valley, overlooking Settlers Park Nature reserve and within walki...
Forest Cottage at Chelsea Manor
Forest Cottage is located at Chelsea Manor, surrounded by nature and an abundance of birdlife, guaranteeing a special stay. Enjoying beautiful fo...
Summer Blue Guesthouse
Summer Blue Guesthouse is located in the up-market suburb of Summerstrand in Port Elizabeth only 4 kms from the airport and 1˝ kms from the beach...
Algoa Guest House
Located in the beautiful seaside suburb of Summerstrand, only 200 metres from the beach, Algoa Guest House offers 8 comfortable double suites (on...
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...
House Haven Guesthouse
House Haven Guesthouse can be found in Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth and offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. Our comfortable guesthous...
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