North End, Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth has a number of older suburbs that contribute to the character and identity of the Friendly City. North End was once a completely residential area, nestled between the sea and the North End Lake. Today, these old homes remain and are still inhabited, but share the suburb with many factories, offices and warehouses.
North End was revamped to some extent for the 2010 FIFA World Camp™, thanks to its being the location of the new soccer stadium, built specifically for this event. In 2010, millions arrived in South Africa to watch the games, and Port Elizabeth's stadium was one of the proud hosts. It was designed and engineered to symbolise the national flower, the protea, and continues to host important sporting and entertainment events.
The stadium overlooks the North End Lake, which is a beautiful oasis amidst the industrial vibe. The verdant banks of this lake are ideal for picnics, and locals and visitors alike frequently come here to fish.
North End is centrally situated, close to the beaches, the shopping centres, and the many tourist attractions of Nelson Mandela Bay. One only has to travel 10 minutes in various directions to reach a number of these, and about 15 minutes to access the airport.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Field's Rest
Welcome to Field's Rest, a small family run Port Elizabeth guest house in Walmer. We pride ourselves in the quality and value for money we offer ...
Aloe Manna
Aloe Manna is a comfortable and spacious self-catering Guesthouse offering exceptional accommodation for leisure travellers or corporate guests s...
Mill Park Corner Cottages
Mill Park Corner Cottages has four individually decorated cottages which can accommodate two guests in each. Each cottage features a private bath...
On The Bay Bed & Breakfast
On the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers TGCSA 3 star graded accommodation for business executives, tourists and holiday makers. We are ideally situated...
Emabaleni Guest House
Emabaleni Guest House offers affordable Summerstrand accommodation for business and leisure travelers in Port Elizabeth. The accommodation is set...
Bhotani Bed & Breakfast
Bhotani offers four star graded accommodation in a choice of comfortable rooms. All rooms are offered on a bed & breakfast basis and dinner is av...
Pebbles Beach Cottage
Nestled on the edge of the Indian Ocean in the coastal Village of Schoenmakerskop, Pebbles Beach Cottage has uninterrupted sea views and small de...
Dolphin Bay Boutique Hotel and Spa
An exclusive beachfront paradise where luxury, comfort, and style meet. Dolphin Bay Boutique Hotel and Spa is ideally situated along the pristine...
First Avenue Guesthouse
First Avenue Guesthouse is a well established 4 Star accommodation situated in a quiet cul-de-sac opposite Hobie Beach in the popular beachfront ...
Things to do in the area
North End Lake
The North End Lake is a beautiful oasis in the middle of a residential and industrial suburb of North End. This lake is also known as the Linden ...
Noteworthy attractions
Donkin Heritage Trail
The Donkin Heritage Trail is named after the Acting Governor of the Cape Colony at the time, Sir Rufane Donkin. South Africans are well acquainte...
Fort Frederick
Like many national monuments, Fort Frederick first appears as little more than a few brick walls, albeit old walls that seem to hold little signi...
St Georges Park Cricket Ground
The oldest park in Port Elizabeth and the site of the second oldest cricket club in the country, St George's Park lies in the heart of Port Eliza...
Humewood Golf Club
One of South Africa's top-rated golf clubs, Humewood is a true Links course which has hosted numerous PGA events, including the South African Ope...
Bayworld Museum Complex
The Main Museum of Bayworld blends cultural and natural history. Embark on an exciting journey through time and through the fascinating world aro...
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...
Port Elizabeth Golf Club
Port Elizabeth Golf Club, which is commonly known as "The Hill", was founded in 1890 and is one of South Africa's oldest golf clubs. Today the pl...
Walmer Country Club - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Walmer Country Club with its warm and friendly atmosphere, is 54 years old. It has grown from strength to strength and has over 550 members. Walm...
Cape Recife Nature Reserve
Cape Recife Nature Reserve is one of the best bird-watching locations in Port Elizabeth. The Cape Recife Nature Reserve offers beautiful beach, n...
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