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Lookout Point

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Tourism Information office

ACTIVITIES

Angling

Biking trails

Boating

Braai & Picnic areas

Diving

Golf

Hiking

Kayaking / Canoeing

Surfing

Swimming

Whale & Dolphin watching

Wine estates and vineyards

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TouRS / EVENTS / HoLIdAY RENTALS Glen’s Guided Tours 082 905 5465Plett Villas 044 535 9073

RESTAuRANTS 11 Health Café & Deli 044 532 792819 Emily Moon Restaurant 044 533 298225 The Boat House 044 535 960639 Newstead Family Vineyards 044 534 838742 Bramon Wine Estate & Restaurant 073 833 8183

ANIMAL ENCouNTERS

Plett is home to several different animal sanctuaries that provide conservation education to visitors as well as safe-havens for many different animal species. This includes the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world, the world’s first free- roaming multi-species primate sanctuary, safe-havens for elephants with interactive elephant experiences and two refuge facilities for indigenous cats and other large predators. There are also two rehabilitation centres established for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of birds of prey and other indigenous wildlife.

CANoEING & RIVER TouRS

Rent a canoe in the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve and laze your way up river between high craggy rocks and deep verdant forest. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, experience game viewing by canoe. And if you just want to chill, enjoy a lazy trip through the Storms River Gorge on a lilo inflatable raft.

dIVING

The rich marine life of Plett makes for excellent diving and snorkelling. A popular and easy snorkelling trail has been laid out in the sea in the Tsitsikamma National Park, set up to protect the unique coastal environment where cold and warm currents meet and mingle to create an immensely rich variety of underwater species, Tsitsikamma National Park lies 60 km / 50 minutes from Plett Central.

GAME VIEWING

Experience South Africa’s magical creatures in an area offering game viewing on horseback for an “off the beaten track” experience, viewing with traditional 4x4 game drives and a unique opportunity to enjoy the animals by canoe. Plett is home to the largest game reserve in the Southern Cape with 2200 hectares of wilderness, including beautiful mountains along the pristine coastline. Animals you may experience include hippo, giraffe, lion, rhino, buffalo and crocodiles, as well as a number of different species of game and up to 200 bird species. (10 km / 10 minutes from Plett Central).

HIkING

Plett is surrounded by nature reserves and National Parks – which is perfect, because it means you’ll find many well-maintained hikes and short walks in the area:

• TheRobbergNatureReserveisbyfarourmostpopularwalkingdestination,with three trails to choose from – ranging from 45 minutes to 5 hours (9,2 km) in length. Guided tours are also available (Robberg: 10 km / 10 minutes from Plett Central)

• OtherwalksincludeKranshoek,GardenofEden,Nature’sValley,Wittedrift,Milkwood Trail (all within 20 km of Plett Central) and the various trails in the Tsitsikamma National Park (70 km from Plett Central)

HoRSE RIdING

Forest outrides and horse trails are available (most stables are 15 km / 15 minutes from Plett Central). Horses are not permitted on beaches in Plett.

MARINE SAFARIS & BoAT CRuISES

There are two marine safari companies operating from Central Beach – four times per day, seven days a week (depending on sea and weather conditions). There is also an adrenaline boat cruise as well as the option to dive with the seals.

Minke whales, Orca and Bryde’s whales can be seen throughout the year – as can dolphins, cape fur seals and other marine mammals. The migratory whales appear during Plett’s Whale Season (June – November), where you will be sure to see Southern Right and Humpback whales when they come to the shallow, protected waters of Plett to mate and calve (Central Beach boat launch site: 2 km / 2 minutes from Plett Central).

RIVER BoAT RIdES

There are about 6 km of navigable waters in the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve and a number of picnic spots next to the river with secluded beaches where you can spend your day swimming, tanning, fishing – or, perfectly – just doing nothing. (Keurbooms River Jetty: 5 km / 7 minutes from Plett Central).

SEA kAYAkING

Kayaking – the perfect way to explore Plett. You’ll see whales, dolphins, seals and sea birds with a lot more besides and, of course, there are a number of rivers awaiting exploration. (Central Beach boat launch site – 2 km / 2 minutes from Plett Central)

While every care has been taken in compiling this map, Plett Accommodation Association cannot accept responsibility for any errors that might occur.

© This map is produced by the Plett Accommodation Association, all rights reserved

FoLLoW YouR oWN PATH IN PLETTENBERG BAY ANd ESCAPE To THE SIMPLICITY oF NATuRE To ExPERIENCE A SIdE oF PLETT You MAY HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFoRE.

Plett offers iconic South African memories. At the base of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, experience the exciting new wine estates on the picturesque Garden Route as you travel along the breathtaking coastline, through indigenous forests.

The area of Plett has a vast range of accommodation including boutique hotels, guest houses, lodges and bed and breakfasts, unique backpackers or family style self-catering accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.

Indulge your sense of adventure with a trip to one of Plett’s extreme activities or wildlife experiences. Sip handcrafted wines at tucked-away tasting rooms where the winemaker might just be the person pouring, or explore the shops and beautiful beaches of Plett. Take a sailing lesson and catch a glimpse of a barefoot beach wedding as you glide to shore.

Play 18 holes at one of our superb golf courses of which one is nestled in a private nature reserve and the other is set above our beautiful lagoon, or just hang out at the 19th hole to enjoy local wildlife.

Plett has a unique experience for everyone.

PLAN YouR PLETT TRIP...

Plett is situated alongside the wide, well maintained national route N2, approximately 550 km east of Cape Town and 250 km west of Port Elizabeth – either way, a pleasant and easy drive from international airports through beautiful countryside.

ACCoMModATIoN 2 Edenbrook Country House 044 532 7543 4 Coral Tree Cottages 044 532 7822 6 Aardmore Greens 079 563 1330 7 Knysna Elephant Park Lodge 044 532 7732 8 Lairds Lodge 044 532 7721 9 Fynbos Ridge Country House and Cottages 044 533 010610 Bekaru Lodge 044 532 782913 The Baroness 044 535 0000/114 At T’Niqua Stable Inn 044 533 483016 Plettenberg Park Hotel & Spa 044 533 906717 African Array Lodge 044 533 910818 Bitou River Lodge 044 535 957719 Emily Moon River Lodge 044 533 298220 Rietvlei Country Estate 082 920 106321 The Whaling Station 044 533 607422 Plett River Lodge 044 533 584323 Stanley Island 083 276 692924 Alkantmooi 083 630 144125 The Dunes Resort & Hotel 044 535 960626 Baviaanshoek 044 535 907328 Buffelsdam Country House 072 695 155831 Tamodi 082 551 931332 Arch Rock Seaside Accommodation 044 535 940933 Singing Kettle 044 535 947734 Ingwe Forest Lodge 044 534 821837 Redford House 044 534 887738 Sweetwater Cottages 044 534 804240 Forest Nature Spa 083 675 716145 Lily Pond Country Lodge 044 534 876748 Tsitsikamma Backpackers 042 281 1868

ACTIVITIES 3 Adventure Land 044 532 7869 7 Knysna Elephant Park 044 532 773212 Radical Raptors 044 532 753713 Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve 044 535 0000/129 Jukani 044 534 840934 Ingwe Forest Adventures 044 534 821841 Birds Of Eden & Monkeyland 044 534 890643 Africanyon Adventures 044 534 805544 Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre 044 534 817046 Face Adrenalin Bungy 071 109 687247 Untouched Adventures 076 959 281749 Tsitsikamma Segway Tours 081 320 397750 Storms River Adventures, Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours & Forest Tours (Woodcutters Journey) 042 281 1098TTA (Tstitsikamma Tourism Association) 042 281 1836

WINE ESTATES & VINEYARdS 1 Packwood Country Estate 044 532 7614 5 Luka Wines 082 332 329915 Plettenvale Boutique Wine Estate 082 322 076527 Lodestone Wine & Olives 082 600 783530 Anderson Wines 083 453 362435 Redford Lane Wines 083 708 073536 Rare Earth Vineyards 011 327 392039 Newstead Family Vineyards 044 534 838742 Bramon Wine Estate 044 534 8007

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