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
Beachfront Inn
Situated on the beachfront in Winterstrand, Beachfront Inn offers guests comfortably furnished bed and breakfast accommodation for couples, famil...
Premier Hotel East London
Situated on the beachfront, Premier Hotel EL ICC offers both businessmen and leisure guests alike luxurious room options. Boasting superb views t...
Coral Beach Bed & Breakfast
Located in Winterstrand in the Eastern Cape, the Coral Beach offers comfortable accommodation in a gated, security estate. It has eight suites th...
Martinique Cove 03
Martinique Cove 3 is a ground floor holiday accommodation unit situated on the waterway of the secure complex, Marina Martinique. The unit boasts...
Villa on the Beach
Villa On The Beach offers accommodation in Cape St Francis on the dunes with direct beach access. This is the ideal base from which to enjoy many...
Die Branders
A spacious, well furnished holiday apartment situated on the beach in Jeffrey's Bay with breathtaking sea views, ideal for fun-filled family holi...
Modern Executive Apartment
Modern Executive Apartment is a self catering apartment with two bedrooms offering accommodation in the Beacon Bay district. The apartment is cen...
Eland Place
Eland Place is situated 6.8km from Nahoon Beach and offers Sunshine Coast self catering in a lovely guest house in Beacon Bay North in East Londo...
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...
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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