Mpekweni, Sunshine Coast
The little seaside resort of Mpekweni lies between the equally small villages of Hamburg and Seafield, roughly 70 kilometres south of East London. But it's close enough to Port Alfred that people with holiday homes here refer to it as Port Alfred, as few people have heard of Mpekweni.
Think endless white sands and tranquil lagoon and you've more or less got the gist of it. Mpekweni though is essentially taken up by a large beach resort, which hugs the west of the lagoon, although holiday homes, some of which are to rent, lie on the opposite bank - few enough of them to be a definite attraction.
The beach at Mpekweni is incredible - a long strip of white sand, and undeveloped coastline on which you could walk for miles. And the lagoon provides a wonderful space to paddle or canoe up river, or merely idle away time waiting for fish to bite. For families with children Mpekweni provides a wonderful holiday space.
The nearby Fish River Sun (18 minutes away via the R72) provides access to a Gary Player designed golf course and a number of nature trails. Or visit the Kap River Nature Reserve - a 670 hectare reserve that straddles the area between two rivers - the Kap River and the Great Fish River; the Indian Ocean forms its southern boundary. Here you'll not only be able to walk a number of trails, but you should manage to sight zebra, red hartebeest, impala, duiker bushbuck and a wonderful bird life.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Sibuya Game Reserve
Sibuya is a magnificent malaria-free game reserve spanning the meandering Kariega River. A small number of luxury en-suite tents, professional gu...
Quarter Deck 17
Quarter Deck 17 is a simple yet inviting apartment in the Port St Francis Estate. The quiet and tranquil environment is perfect for a relaxing ge...
The Hill Boutique BnB
The Hill Boutique Bed & Breakfast is an elegant establishment in the up-market suburb of Bunkers Hill in East London. We offer accommodation for ...
Treehouse at Chelsea Manor
Treehouse is located at Chelsea Manor, surrounded by nature and an abundance of birdlife, guaranteeing a special stay. Treehouse is one-of-a-kind...
Pomeroy Lodges
Enjoy peace and tranquility at Pomeroy Lodges on this private game and nature reserve. Each thatched lodge accommodates up to four persons in one...
theSolution BnB
theSolution BnB overlooks a sub-tropical valley that runs down to the Nahoon River. Centrally located, the accommodation is in a safe area where ...
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...
Ships Bell 4B
Ships Bell 4B is the perfect lock up and go apartment for those that want compact accommodation. Located in the heart of St Francis Bay the apart...
Sounds of the Sea B&B
Set in the pretty suburb of Beacon Bay, East London, the owner managed Sounds of the accommodation is only a short stroll away from the beauty of...
Things to do in the area
Mpekweni River Mouth
At the Mpekweni River Mouth you’ll never be bored because there is plenty to keep you active. Enjoy a bit of dune boarding, see how many times yo...
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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