42 Places of Interest in Port Elizabeth
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Botanical Gardens / Landmarks
Pearson Conservatory
This striking Victorian conservatory was officially opened in 1882 and named for the then mayor of Port Elizabeth. The 25 foot wide central building opens up to a skylight, whilst down either end of it are perfectly balanced east and west ...
Uniquely South African / Popular Tourist Routes / Penguin Route
Penguin Route
The diminutive African Penguin is found mainly on islands off our shoreline. It has also taken up residence amongst us in mainland colonies, like Boulders beach and Stony Point, both of which have become major tourist ...
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 ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
Port Elizabeth City Hall
Port Elizabeth City Hall dates back to the mid-19th century, when the European colonisers were settling on the shores of Algoa Bay and taking advantage of the untouched expanses of farmlands and countryside. Construction of the City Hall began in 1858 ...
Golf Courses
Port Elizabeth Golf Club
Port Elizabeth Golf Club, which is commonly known as "The Hill", was founded in 1890 and is one of South Africa's oldest golf clubs. Today the place is a hive of activity for its 1 600 members, and the emphasis is placed on good food and entertainment as ...
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, ...
Landmarks / Museums
Prince Alfred's Guard Drill Hall
The Prince Alfred's Guard Drill Hall stands on the corners of Castle Hill, Prospect and Daly Streets in Port Elizabeth's centre. The beautiful building, built in 1880, is the headquarters of one of the oldest volunteer regiments in South ...
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 ...
Landmarks
Sacramento Cannon
Sometimes called the 'miracle cannon' because of the mint condition in which it was found, the cannon salvaged from the wreck of the Sacramento, a Portuguese man o' war that ran aground just outside Port Elizabeth in June 1647 on her maiden ...
Marine Protected Areas
Sardinia Bay Marine Protected Area
This bay, adjacent to the Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve, is a marine protected area - a 7 km rocky and sandy coastline that also extends one nautical mile (1 852 metres) offshore to include subtidal rocky reefs and sandy benthos (the organisms that live in ...
Nature Reserves
Settlers Park Nature Reserve
The Baakens River Valley runs through the heart of Port Elizabeth, and is frequented by picnicking families, bridal couples having beautiful photographs taken and hikers taking in the beauty of the lush surrounds. The entire nature reserve of Settlers ...
Golf Courses
Shark River Golf Club
This is a public golf course that undergoes continuous improvement and upkeep to ensure that, while small, it offers a satisfying golfing experience for both keen golfers and beginners. It started out as a five-hole course that simply appealed to those ...
Landmarks
Shark Rock Pier
Shark Rock Pier is the only pier in the Friendly City, as Port Elizabeth is affectionately known, and provides spectacular views of Algoa Bay, the extensive coastline, and the city. It was constructed in 1998 and measures almost 140 metres. Young and old ...
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 ...
Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Popular Tourist Routes
St Croix Island Penguin Colony
St Croix is home to the largest African penguin colony in the world. It lies 4 km offshore between the Coega and Sundays River mouths, part of a group of coastal island clustered roughly into two groups of three islands each. St Croix, a 12 ha rocky ...
Landmarks
St Georges Park Cricket Ground
The oldest park in Port Elizabeth and the site of the second oldest cricket club in the country, St George's Park lies in the heart of Port Elizabeth, a tribute to the past and present day moments away from the noise of the city. Many a picnic party - ...
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 ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
The Athenaeum
The Athenaeum is a wonderful grande dame of a building on Port Elizabeth's Route 67 Art Route. Over R3 million was spent renovating the building in Belmont Terrace, as part of the inner city upgrade, which now serves as an ...
Golf Courses
Uitenhage Golf Club
Situated in Uitenhage which is known as the 'Garden Town' because of its position in the foothills of the Winterhoek Mountains, the Uitenhage golf course offers an 18 hole challenge to avid golfers. This picturesque course was established in 1891 by it's ...
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 ...
Port Elizabeth as a destination
In the neighbourhood
Beachview, Blue Horizon Bay, Bluewater Bay, Central Hill, Charlo, Chelsea Conservancy, Colleen Glen, 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
Cape Recife Lighthouse Villa
Cape Recife Lighthouse Villa has two bedrooms furnished with double beds. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is a dining room. The living ro...
Manor House on 2nd
Manor on 2nd is a splendid 3-bedroom holiday home in Gqerberha, ideal for families or groups of friends. This elegant property features a stunnin...
Thunzi Stargazing Dome
Thunzi Stargazing Dome is located at Thunzi Bush Lodge, a tranquil sanctuary in the Malaria free Eastern Cape Province nestled at the base of a 4...
4 Boutique Garden Villa
4 Boutique Garden Villa is a spacious, open plan Holiday Home which is stylishly decorated. The bedroom is furnished with a King-size bed, walk i...
Beachfront Apartment at Summerseas
Located on the scenic beachfront of Summerstrand in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Beachfront Apartment @ Summerseas provides a spacious and comforta...
Admiralty Beach House
The Admiralty Beach House offers the tourist and discerning business person, bed & breakfast or self catering accommodation. Relaxed comfort in a...
Anfani Boutique Hotel
Only a kilometre from Kings Beach, Anfani Boutique Hotel provides bed and breakfast accommodation in Port Elizabeth, the "Friendly City". The hot...
Singa Lodge
A chic five star boutique lodge set in lush tropical gardens and only one block from the Port Elizabeth beach front of Pollock Beach. Simply awes...
Ocean Bay Guest House
Ocean Bay in Summerstrand and from here you are a comfortable walk from Pollock Beach, leading on to the beachfront walks, boardwalk and cycle pa...
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