Mgwalana, Sunshine Coast
Mgwalana River Mouth is situated about 48 kilometres from Port Alfred; a small (but growing) coastal town on the Eastern Cape coastline that has always boasted fabulous surfing waves. Mgwalana River Mouth is a large beach that is secluded from the hustle and bustle of the town centre, while still being within close proximity of everyday conveniences.
The Mgwalana River is favoured by those with little boats or canoes, who want to while away the hot summer days on the tranquillity of the water. The many different bird species that have made the area around the river their habitat can be enjoyed from the boat or from the banks of the river.
The beach at the mouth of the Mgwalana River is quiet and ideal for families with children, or groups of friends that want to soak up the sunshine and fresh air while playing Frisbee, sunbathing or swimming. Other nearby beaches include Mtati River Mouth, Mpekweni River Mouth and Keiskamma River Mouth. In addition, the East London Airport is only a little more than 74 kilometres away from the beach. Port Elizabeth, in Nelson Mandela Bay, is about 90 minutes' drive away and continues to be one of the most popular tourist cities in the Eastern Cape.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
The Ocean Bay Luxury Guesthouse
The Ocean Bay is located in a beautiful setting with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. We are on top of Wavecrest Hill and our pool and gar...
Liamara Estate
The 23-hectare Liamara Estate captures the essence of nature as suburbia meets countryside in the most unifying way. Our accommodation is ideal f...
Blue's Guest House
Blue's Guest House is situated at Bonza Bay Beach, on the scenic Quenera River. The guest house offers bed and breakfast accommodation just 100 m...
Marina Martinique 1394
Marina Martinique 1394 is situated in a popular security complex in Jeffreys Bay and offers self-catering accommodation in a double storey house ...
14 on Beach
14 on Beach offers comfortable self catering accommodation in an apartment on Beach Road in Nahoon. From here you are close to the beach, shops, ...
Quarter Deck 14
Quarter Deck 14 is a holiday apartment that is situated quite literally over the water's edge, with beautiful views of the marina within the Port...
Village Break
Village Break self-catering cottages offer family holiday accommodation set right in the heart of the Cape St Francis Resort. A stay in the two, ...
Selborne Bed and Breakfast
Selborne Bed and Breakfast exudes a warm atmosphere that makes us your home away from home. All rooms are en-suite and parking is provided. There...
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...

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...

East London Beaches
Think warm Indian Ocean waters and sub-tropical weather that allow visitors to enjoy the climate all year round - East London basks gloriously be...
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