Alexandria, Sunshine Coast
Alexandria lies en route to Bushman’s River Mouth and Kenton-on-Sea just 50 kilometres from Port Alfred, roughly halfway between Durban and Cape Town. It is described as a friendly farming community that sustains itself from chicory, dairy and pineapple plantations.
Between the little town of Alexandria and the sea lies an area of subtropical coastal forests reminiscent of those found along the coastline of KwaZulu-Natal – extensive and dense - that is preserved as a state forest known as the Alexandria State Forest, or Langebos to locals. It borders the Alexandria Dunefield, considered one of the largest moving dune fields in the world - some of the dunes reach heights similar to those found in the Namib Desert.
This incredible feat of nature is, in turn, included in and protected by the Woody Cape Nature Reserve, a 25 000 hectare reserve that stretches from the Sundays River mouth all the way to Bushman’s River mouth - regarded as an excellent area for birding enthusiasts. The Woody Cape Nature Reserve then forms part of the Addo Elephant Park; hence Alexandria is often described as the gateway to Addo.
This part of the world is desolated and secluded. But because of this wildlife, dolphins and whales are regularly sited, and one is almost ensured of a complete break with life as you know it. The Alexandria Hiking Trail takes in 36 kilometres of forests, dunes and seashore across two days in a wilderness that satisfies one’s thirst for communing with nature. Otherwise, Route 72 has an easy loop route through Woody Cape Nature Reserve to the villages of Cannon Rocks and Boknes.
Travellers' Reviews
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Alexandria is like a Meeting point. After having spent some time at the Golfclub , Quins sculpture Garden or the Chicory plant you can venture out to nearby game parks, walks in the forest,moving Sand dunes at Woody cape and lots more adventures. Don't miss Alexandria.!!
Alfons Runde (Mettingen)
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I passed Alexandria on route to Port Elizabet. It is small and quiet, but the local peoples were friendly. I did not see tourist attractions, but I hear the farms of the area are quite splendid.
Manfred (Innsbruck, Austria)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
The Golf Lodge B&B
The Golf Lodge B&B offers affordable and comfortable accommodation in the quaint town of Alexandria. Choose from our selection of rooms on a bed ...
Umbono Private Game Lodge
Nestled deep in the heart of the Eastern Cape's African bushveld, Umbono Private Game Lodge offers an extraordinary journey into the wild. Set on...
Things to do in the area
Alexandria Hiking Trail
Take part in a fantastic two day circular hiking trail through the Woody Cape area of the Addo Elephant National Park. The Alexandria Hiking Trai...
Diaz Trail
Start: Woody Cape, Alexandria State ForestFinish: mouth of the Great Fish RiverDuration: 80 km, 5 daysFitness: moderate to difficultOur tip: high...
Noteworthy attractions
Eastern Cape Beaches
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Fish River Country Club
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Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
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St Francis Bay Golf Club
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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
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