Oyster Bay, Sunshine Coast
Renowned for long stretches of sandy beach and a strong emphasis on nature Oyster Bay is a wonderful place to stay amidst woods, sand dunes, river deltas, wetlands, lagoons and roaming horses.
As its name indicates, Oyster Bay is also a stronghold of one of the main efforts to conserve the African Oyster Catcher that makes the beaches here its home, and there is controlled use of 4x4 vehicles and noisy motorbikes along the beaches. The beautiful enclave of Oyster Bay lies between St Francis Bay and the border of the Tsitsikamma coast.
This part of the Eastern Cape, in which Oyster Bay lies, has an extremely large coastal and marine biological diversity caused mainly by its being a transition zone between cold and warm sea currents. As a result there are some pretty unique ecological and archaeological developments, such as the wind-rift dune ridges - two parallel ridges at Oyster Bay that are 12 kilometres long and rise as high as 177 metres - and some unique examples of dune fynbos on the dune ridges that contain 24 threatened plant species.
You’re not restricted to remaining within the little village of Oyster Bay, as, despite its varied beauty and capacity to allow you to escape from it all, it is a perfect base for day trips to St Francis Bay, Baviaanskloof and the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve. From here you can follow Route 62 or the Garden Route, or remain within the sanctuary of Oyster Bay and fish, swim, mountain bike and hike.
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Oyster Bay has a stunning beach and that's about all there is to it! We liked being so secluded, it really felt like a getaway. The beach feels like it will never end and the dogs loved it!
Janine (Worcester)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Galjoen at Oyster Kaya
Galjoen at Oyster Kaya is a self catering holiday apartment in Oyster Bay with the most astonishing mountain view. This apartment can sleep four ...
Oyster Kaya
Located in Oyster Bay, Oyster Kaya offers accommodation in this quiet and peaceful town on the edge of the Tsitsikamma coast. Choose from one of ...
Oyster Bay Lodge
Accommodation is offered in luxury chalets have King-size beds, en-suite open plan bathroom with bath and shower and toilet, fridge, coffee/tea m...
Oysterbay Beach Lodge
Located 40 m from the Indian Ocean and a short walking distance from a 5 km golden beach, Oysterbay Beach Lodge has 5 en-suite bedrooms all with ...
Chokka at Oyster Kaya
Chokka is a self catering holiday apartment in Oyster Bay with a garden view. This apartment is on the ground floor and sleeps six guests in thre...
Whale at Oyster Kaya
Whale at Oyster Kaya is a self catering holiday apartment in Oyster Bay with one of the most astonishing ocean and garden views. This apartment i...
Kabeljou at Oyster Kaya
Kabeljou at Oyster Kaya is a self catering holiday apartment in Oyster Bay with the most astonishing ocean view. The apartment can sleep four gue...
Things to do in the area
Beach Dune Safari In Oyster Bay
What could be better than a Beach Dune Safari?! This phenomenal experience will take you through the coastal reserves and along dunes in a beach ...
Enjoy A Dune Picnic In Oyster Bay
Enjoy a romantic picnic upon the dunes of the Oyster Bay Coastal Reserve. Choose a time and find your favourite spot anywhere on the reserve, the...
Hiking Trails In Oyster Bay
Enjoy varied hiking trails at Oyster Bay Lodge and take your pick out of four spectacular hikes all individually marked with brightly coloured fo...
Guided Bird, Wetland and Fynbos Walk
Enjoy a guided bird, wetland and fynbos walk through our 235 hectare property at Oyster Bay Lodge and discover over 170 different bird species.Tr...
Sand Boarding In Oyster Bay
With plenty of accommodation at Oyster Bay and close proximity to both St Francis Bay and the spectacular Tsitsikamma, this is a beautiful spot f...
Beach Horse Rides In Oyster Bay
Trot along The 3.5 kilometer beach in the coastal reserve on horseback and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Absolutely anybody and everybody ca...
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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