Sunrise On Sea, Sunshine Coast
Sunrise-On-Sea is an idyllic little town that may be quiet and tucked away, but certainly has no shortage of natural beauty all around it. It is situated in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, an administrative area that comprises East London, King William’s Town and Bisho. This part of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is known for its extensive coastline and largely untouched countryside, while the towns therein provide for all of the urban and commercial needs of international visitors.
Sunrise-on-Sea is perched on the border of the East London Coast Nature Reserve, which is an important protected area that consists of a number of parks. These comprise both inland and coastal parks and cover more than 3 400 hectares in total. The East London Coast Nature Reserve area extends from the Great Kei River to the Tyolomnqa River. Some of the parks that are part of this umbrella reserve are Cape Morgan, Chintsa West, Nahoon, Cave Rock/Gulu, Kidd's Beach, The State Forest and Untiza Forest.
With such gorgeous natural surrounds, the restful town of Sunrise-On-Sea has much to offer in the way of spectacular natural vistas and idyllic retreats from the hustle and bustle of city living. Laze on the beach, explore the trails of the nearby parks, take photographs to capture the memories, or visit with the hospitable locals. When the shopping bug bites, East London’s city centre will not disappoint. There are also a number of restaurants, bars and clubs in the city, which are great for young ones and the young at heart.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Galjoen at Oyster Kaya
Galjoen at Oyster Kaya is a self catering holiday apartment in Oyster Bay with the most astonishing mountain view. This apartment can sleep four ...
Marina Sands 11
Marina Sands 11 is a free standing holiday home that sleeps eight guests in four bedroom, located in the secure complex of Marina Martinique in J...
Marina Martinique 1404
Marina Martinique 1404 is situated in a popular security complex on the majestic canals of Marina Martinique. It has four bedrooms and can accomm...
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...
Kennington Palms
Kennington Palms is superbly situated close to all local amenities and just two minutes away from the beach. Kennington Palms provides a number o...
SuperTubes Self Catering
This modern and newly renovated three bedroom apartment is ideal for families and accommodates up to six. The apartment is well equipped with lux...
Milkwood 316
Milkwood 316 offers self-catering holiday accommodation for six guests. The holiday apartment in Jeffreys Bay is close to several restaurants and...
Fish Eagle House
Fish Eagle House offers Sunshine Coast self catering in a holiday home right on the Kromme River, just 12km from St Francis Bay, one of the top h...
Kariega Ukhozi Lodge
Ukhozi Lodge in the Kariega Game Reserve captures the romance and intimacy of Africa. Nestled in the bush you will discover 10 superbly appointe...
Things to do in the area
Sunrise On Sea Beach
The Sunrise On Sea Beach in East London on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape forms part of the magnificent Strandloper Hiking Trail (popular...
Sunrise-on-Sea to Kwelera River Mouth Trail
Start: Sunrise-on-SeaFinish: Kwelera Mouth (or back at Sunrise-on-Sea)Duration: 6 km out or 12 km returnFitness: easy, and good for childrenOur ...
Noteworthy attractions
Eastern Cape Beaches
The Eastern Cape in South Africa boasts some of the world’s best beaches and 800 km of unspoilt picturesque coastlines where blue oceans tumble o...
Fish River Country Club
With breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean from several of its holes, the Fish River Sun Country Club offers golfers a parkland type challenge a...
Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
Situated at Port Alfred, which is on the coast more or less halfway between Port Elizabeth and East London, the club was granted its 'Royal' pref...
St Francis Bay Golf Club
St Francis Bay Golf Club is situated in the village of St Francis Bay on the warm Indian Ocean coastline of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The...
St Francis Links
The layout of the St Francis Links Course combines every element of shot making with its undulating terrain, greens and surrounds as well as its ...
Wedgewood Country Club
At Wedgewood Country Club, 18-holes of lush, tree-lined parkland course is at your disposal. Enormous blue gum trees along undulating fairways, w...
Sibuya Game Reserve
Sibuya Game Reserve covers more than 2000 hectares and incorporates the unique East Cape Valley Bushveld, Grasslands and Coastal Forests. Antelop...
Woody Cape Nature Reserve
The conservation area extends over about 25 000 ha of lightly undulating to flat terrain and incorporates the Alexandria coastal dune fields (kno...
East London Museum
The East London Museum has the world's only dodo egg, a large natural science collection, collections ranging from the prehistoric times of South...
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