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
Bushys Oak
Bushys Oak offers accommodation in a tranquil setting on a large park area in Boesmansriviermond. Bushmans is a tranquil quiet little village sit...
Kroonarend at 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...
Modern Executive Unit
Modern Executive Unit is a comfortable holiday apartment offering accommodation in East London in the Beacon Bay area. The two bedroom holiday ap...
Lavender BnB
Lavender Bed & Breakfast in East London has three individually decorated en-suite rooms. Each room features an en-suite bathroom. In addition, ea...
Taaibos at Bergrivier
Taaibos can sleep six guests and enjoys spectacular views over the hills and valleys. The air conditioned unit has a kitchenette equipped with a ...
Mansfield Private Reserve
Located just 6km outside of Port Alfred on the Bathurst Road by vehicle or 11km by boat up the Kowie River, Mansfield Private Reserve offers a va...
River Bend Guest House
River Bend Guest House is uniquely positioned high atop the banks of the Nahoon River Estuary, bordering on the nature reserve with stunning view...
Upper Deck 11
Situated along the waters edge is St Francis Bay, this light apartment boasts beautiful views of Port St Francis harbour. The apartment is the pe...
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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