5 Things To Do in Thornhill
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Animal Sanctuaries / Wheelchair Friendly
African Dawn Wildlife Sanctuary
Overnight? Accommodation in Jeffreys Bay
Situated between Jeffrey's Bay and Port Elizabeth lies African Dawn a truly beautiful bird and wildlife sanctuary, featuring a endangered cat breeding program and ...
Cycling / Family Entertainment / Sports & Leisure
JBay Bike Park
Stay? Thornhill Accommodation
The Eastern Cape bushveld provides magnificent landscapes for those who love the outdoors. The JBay Bike Park is ideally located just outside the surfing Mecca of ...
Family Entertainment / Horse Riding
Thornhill Equestrian
Stay? Thornhill Accommodation
Thornhill is a small suburb on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth that is occupied by farms and smallholdings. It is green, lush and beautiful; taking full advantage ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve Hikes
Overnight? Accommodation in Van Stadens
Start: Van Staden's Wildflower Reserve, 35 km west of Port Elizabeth
Finish: Van Staden's Wildflower Reserve
Duration: 3 and 6 km
Fitness: easy
Our tip: no ...
3 Rivers MTB Trails
Stay? Thornhill Accommodation
Where: Thornhill, Jeffreys Bay
Level: technical, but not difficult; beginners welcome (kids under 12 get in for free)
Type of route: three trails; 14 km – 60 km, ...
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6.7 km away / Nature Reserves / Birding
Visit the Van Stadens Flower Reserve
Overnight? Accommodation in Van Stadens
Enjoy a family day out at Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve. This is a 500 hectare floral wonderland reserve and is located 35km from Port Elizabeth, bisected by the ...
7.7 km away / Cycling / Sports & Leisure
Longmore Forest MTB Route
Overnight? Accommodation in Hankey
This long trail is perfect for the intermediate mountain biker and can take between 2 hours to a few days to complete (if you wanted to come back to cover all ...
11.4 km away / Beaches & Pools
Gamtoos River Mouth
Overnight? Accommodation in Humansdorp
The Gamtoos River winds its way through the Eastern Cape bushveld, providing warm, calm waters in which to swim, frolic and fish. It is a fabulous base for those ...
11.5 km away / Family Entertainment / Cycling / Sports & Leisure
Slipperfields MTB Trails
Overnight? Accommodation in Uitenhage
Where: Old Cape Road near Uitenhage, just outside PE
Level: all levels; also for trail runners
Type of route: cross-country with single-track and gravel farm ...
11.6 km away / 4x4 Trails
Off-Camber 4x4 Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Van Stadens
Experience the pristine beauty of the Eastern Cape Province just 40 kilometres outside of Port Elizabeth on the Off-Camber 4x4 Trail. This route is situated in the ...
14.1 km away / Beaches & Pools
Van Stadens Beach
Overnight? Accommodation in Van Stadens
Van Stadens, as an area, lies about 45 kilometres from Port Elizabeth; almost halfway to Jeffrey's Bay. It is characterised by the deep gorge, the Van Stadens River ...
18.2 km away / Beaches & Pools
Maitlands Beach
Overnight? Accommodation in Maitlands
Maitland Beach, known by locals simply as Maitlands, is an exquisite beach that is expansive and pristine. It is known for its seemingly endless stretches of white ...
18.7 km away / Family Entertainment / Farm Stalls & Markets
Lady Slipper Farm Market
Overnight? Accommodation in Greenbushes
On the outskirts of the Friendly City, about 40 minutes from most of the holiday accommodation in Port Elizabeth, is the Lady Slipper Farmers' Market. This is an ...
18.7 km away / Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
De Stades Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Port Elizabeth
Start: Maitland Nature Reserve, west of Port Elizabeth, parking is just before the junction of the M9 with De Stades road
Finish: where you started (it's a ...
21.4 km away / Beaches & Pools
Beachview Beach
Overnight? Accommodation in Beachview
While Port Elizabeth is known for its beautiful coastline, Beachview offers something completely different from the usual swimming beaches. This entire area is more ...
21.8 km away / Cycling / Sports & Leisure
Hopewell MTB Trails
Overnight? Accommodation in Greenbushes
Where: 15 minutes' south of Port Elizabeth, 10 minutes' from the Baywest Mall
Level: across the board – beginner to advanced
Type of route: purpose-built single ...
22.7 km away / Hiking Trails / Nature Reserves
Bushbuck Walking Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Port Elizabeth
Situated with The Island Nature Reserve, the Bushbuck Walking trail consists of a number of interlinking loops that are all circular for your convenience.
The ...
22.8 km away / Wheelchair Friendly / Nature Reserves
Visit the Island Nature Reserve
Overnight? Accommodation in Seaview
Spend the day at The Island Nature Reserve. The reserve is located approximately 25 km from Port Elizabeth and accessed via the Seaview Road turn off along the ...
23 km away / Nature Reserves / Walks & Hiking
Kabeljous Nature Reserve
Overnight? Accommodation in Jeffreys Bay
The Kabeljous Nature Reserve is located north of Jeffreys Bay and offers the visitor a 2.5km coastline complete with dune thickets, forests, bushveld and wetlands. ...
23.8 km away / Cafés & Eateries
Elephant Walk Restaurant
Overnight? Accommodation in Seaview
In the green, leafy suburb of Colleen Glen, on Cow's Corner, is the Elephant Walk Restaurant Village. This has become an institution, having been an old favourite ...
Thornhill as a destination
If you are considering visiting Thornhill or have already booked your Thornhill accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Thornhill and come back and submit your Thornhill review or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.
Also in the neighbourhood
Alexandria, Bathurst, Blue Horizon Bay, Boesmansriviermond, Cannon Rocks, Cape St Francis, East London, Humansdorp, Jeffreys Bay, Kariega, Kenton On Sea, Kidds Beach, Kleinemonde, Oyster Bay, Port Alfred, Port Elizabeth, St Francis Bay, Tsitsikamma, Winterstrand
Staying Overnight
J-Bay Zebra Lodge
J-Bay Zebra Lodge is close to Jeffreys Bay and Port Elizabeth, positioned on the top of a hill enjoying 360 degree views of the Indian Ocean, ind...
Ox Wagons @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Ox Wagons provide glamping accommodation in Thornhill at the Bergrivier Eco Retreat. Renew mind, body and soul in the most tranquil settings natu...
Kroonarend @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Kroonarend is a perfect stone family chalet accommodating six guests and has spectacular views over the hills and valleys. The chalet is air cond...
Taaibos @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Taaibos can sleep six guests and enjoys spectacular views over the hills and valleys. The air conditioned unit has a kitchenette equipped with a ...
Naguiltjie @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Naguiltjie is a rustic Holiday Home in Thornhill which is fully equipped for self catering and has spectacular views over the hills and valleys. ...
Wieliewaal @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Wieliewaal is a cosy, log cabin which boasts stunning views of the valley. Accommodating four guests, the cabin has a main bedroom furnished with...
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