389 Things To Do in Garden Route
The beautiful and dramatic Garden Route, that stretches from around Mossel Bay to the Storms River Mouth, is an area dense with forests, beaches, lakes, rivers, kloofs and hardwood trees and is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the country. The area is jam-packed with things to do, and visitors are spoilt for choice. Simply driving the Garden Route is a joy, with countless picnic spots, viewpoints and attractions. From mountain biking through the Harkerville Forest, bird watching in the Wilderness National Park and abseiling into the Kaaimans River, to black water tubing down the Storms River, one is never at a loss for things to do.
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Jubilee Creek
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Jubilee Creek sits in the Knysna Forest and is most outstanding picnic spot you could imagine. The fresh green grass in the forest clearings sit on the edge of a ...
Kalander Kloof Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Natures Valley
Nature's Valley is, undoubtedly, one of the natural gems of South Africa. Its peaceful ambience and breath-taking beauty is simultaneously humbling and ...
Reebok Beach
Overnight? Stay in Reebok
The Reebok Beach is found along the magnificent Garden Route and like many of the beaches along this stretch of coastline you'll find that it is clean and ...
Tergeniet Beach
Overnight? Stay in Hartenbos
Tergeniet Beach is a beloved holiday destination that attracts both locals and visitors from far and wide, with many South African families choosing this scenic ...
The Island Beach
Overnight? Stay in Greak Brak
The calm waters of the Island Beach are ideal for kids who enjoy the water. Located at the south end of the Great Brak River estuary is this gorgeous beach that is ...
Terblans Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Terblans Hiking Trails is a circular day walk that is perfect for the whole family, due to its ease and relatively short length of 3 hours in all.
The trail ...
Myoli Beach
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Myoli Beach situated in Sedgefield on the Garden Route is an outstanding beach with such exquisite views, soft sands and clear waters. This is a must visit for any ...
Sparrebosch Beach
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
If you are up for the steep challenge of getting to Sparrebosch Beach, you wont be disappointed once you get there. This private and secluded beach has a relaxed ...
Southern Cross Beach
Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
Southern Cross Beach is a fantastic beach for the whole family to enjoy and is an ideal place to take your picnic basket for an afternoon of fun in the sun ...
Fishing in Robberg Nature Reserve
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The Robberg Nature Reserve showcases the magnificence of the coast of South Africa, particularly along the world-renowned Garden Route.
The entire peninsula is ...
St Blaize Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
The Garden Route, specifically the area around Mossel Bay, is home to the breath-taking vistas offered by the St. Blaize Hiking Trail. This trail begins at the cave ...
Malachite Bird Hide
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Nature lovers and bird nuts flock to the Malachite Bird Hide, set in the Wilderness National Park along Langvlei Lake where you can see an outstanding array birds. ...
Ysterhoutrug Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Ysterhoutrug picnic site should be firmly on your ‘things to do with the family' list! You'll find this site along the R339 where wooden tables and benches ...
Wheelchair Friendly / Picnic / Family Entertainment
Woodville Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Hoekwil
The Woodville picnic site looks like a living fairyland, with its lush green grassed areas and picnic spots under the trees. A cool stream offers a further element ...
Velbroeksdraai Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Velbroeksdraai picnic site is a scenic location along the R339, perfect as a pit-stop along your journey up the East Coast.
Enjoy viewing one of the ancient ...
Garden Route as a destination
If you are considering visiting Garden Route or have already booked your Garden Route 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 Garden Route, or view the events that are taking place in the Garden Route during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.
Tourist regions
Garden Route, Surrounding Towns, Tsitsikamma
Staying Overnight
Gondwana Ulubisi House
Ulubisi House is the most exclusive accommodation offering on the 11,000 hectare, Big 5 Gondwana Game Reserve. Sleeping either six adults or four...
Cloud 9 Luxury Villa
Cloud 9 is an ideal location for a large family holiday or a special celebration. The Villa sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms and offers beautiful 3...
Cutty Sark Villa 36
Cutty Sark Villa 36 offers ultimate luxury and exclusive accommodation in Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa's most breathtaking locations. Per...
Pezula Ocean Breeze Retreat
Pezula Ocean Breeze Retreat is an extraordinary cliffside villa, offering accommodation with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean perfectly sit...
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge offers luxury accommodation tucked into the forest canopy. There are ten luxury hide-away suites and six luxury villas. Exten...
Pezula Ocean Side Of Life
Pezula Ocean Side of Life offers luxury accommodation and an idyllic retreat in Knysna, just 600 metres from the prestigious Pezula Estate and Go...
Endless Summer Villa
Endless Summer Villa is a gorgeous, upmarket villa with spectacular panoramic views stretching across the ocean. The villa is exquisite with top ...
Craighross Castle
Be king of the castle! At Craighross you can let your imagination soar as you rule over a mystical kingdom in one of the worlds most beautiful an...
Number Eleven
Number Eleven sleeps up to eight guests in four bedrooms. All bedrooms have a King-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. Ou...
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