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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Marilyn's 60's Diner
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
Situated on the quaint, narrow main road of the Storms River Village, Marilyn's 60's Diner is a fuchsia-and-turquoise surprise to the senses. With wall-to-wall ...
The Big Tree
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
With a name that doesn't leave much to the imagination, The Big Tree is exactly what it claims to be. This giant Outeniqua Yellowwood (Podocarpus Falcatus) is a ...
Birdwatching in Tsitsikamma
Overnight? Stay in Tsitsikamma
Tsitsikamma, situated along the exquisite Garden Route, is a haven for birdlife. It is the ideal getaway for nature-lovers, particularly those that love looking out ...
Birding / Forests / Walks & Hiking
The Storms River Suspension Bridge
Overnight? Stay in Storms Riverms
The suspension bridge that hangs over the red-brown waters of the Storms River Mouth spans 77 metres and remains one of the most popular tourist attractions of the ...
Arts & Crafts / Malls & Shopping
Storms River Centre Arts & Crafts
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
South Africa is home to a wealth of local talent, which is sometimes forgotten in exploring the “bigger, better” tourist attractions.
The Storms River Centre ...
Arts & Crafts / Malls & Shopping
The Mohair Mill Shop
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Just a few hundred metres from the N2, the enormous warehouse called The Mohair Mill Shop and Décor belies the treasures inside. This is the biggest component in a ...
Arts & Crafts / Malls & Shopping
Porcupine Art out of Africa
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Nestled at the back of the massive Mohair Mill Shop warehouse is the modern Porcupine Art out of Africa. The range has been described as Euro / Africentric in ...
Farm Stalls & Markets / Malls & Shopping
The Village Pantry Biltong Shop
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
The road between Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth is simply stunning; flanked by lush forests and rolling mountains.
One of the highlights of this section of ...
Tsitsikamma Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
With the waves crashing just metres below and views of the Storms River Mouth and surrounding mountains, Tsitsikamma Restaurant has a winning formula in terms of ...
Flava Café
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Flava Café is a trendy hub that is focussed on good food, reasonable prices and outstanding service. As the winner of the Best Cafe Style Dining Category at the ...
Joplin's Steak Bar
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Joplin's Steak Bar is, as its name implies, committed to creating excellent steaks time and time again. For this reason, it has become a favourite for meat-lovers ...
Royal Siam Thai Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Royal Siam is an authentic Thai restaurant that enjoys prime positioning in the small Garden Route town of Wilderness. Being perched along the world-renowned Garden ...
Cape St Blaise Lighthouse
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Whilst it might not be as obvious today that Mossel Bay is named for the plethora of mussels that used to bedeck the bay, there is a story about the Dutch ...
Brenton Beach
Overnight? Stay in Brenton-on-Sea
Brenton Beach is widely regarded by visitors as one of the most captivating Blue Flag beaches in the region, frequently topping lists of the most beautiful coastal ...
Bollard Bay Beach
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Bollard Bay Beach on Leisure Island in Knysna is a welcoming destination for families and pet lovers alike, offering a serene escape with picturesque views that ...
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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