Sunrise On Sea, Sunshine Coast
Sunrise-On-Sea is an idyllic little town that may be quiet and tucked away, but certainly has no shortage of natural beauty all around it. It is situated in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, an administrative area that comprises East London, King William's Town and Bisho. This part of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is known for its extensive coastline and largely untouched countryside, while the towns therein provide for all of the urban and commercial needs of international visitors.
Sunrise-on-Sea is perched on the border of the East London Coast Nature Reserve, which is an important protected area that consists of a number of parks. These comprise both inland and coastal parks and cover more than 3 400 hectares in total. The East London Coast Nature Reserve area extends from the Great Kei River to the Tyolomnqa River. Some of the parks that are part of this umbrella reserve are Cape Morgan, Chintsa West, Nahoon, Cave Rock/Gulu, Kidd's Beach, The State Forest and Untiza Forest.
With such gorgeous natural surrounds, the restful town of Sunrise-On-Sea has much to offer in the way of spectacular natural vistas and idyllic retreats from the hustle and bustle of city living. Laze on the beach, explore the trails of the nearby parks, take photographs to capture the memories, or visit with the hospitable locals. When the shopping bug bites, East London's city centre will not disappoint. There are also a number of restaurants, bars and clubs in the city, which are great for young ones and the young at heart.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Lido Living
Lido Living is a contemporary style guest house in East London conveniently located in the Nahoon Valley, ensuring you are as comfortable as you ...
Starfish on Freshwater
Starfish on Freshwater is a quirky self catering cottage in Port Alfred sleeping two adults and one child. The bedroom is furnished with a doubl...
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...
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...
Woodlands Cottages
Woodlands Cottages are situated high on the banks of the Bushman's River and is a birder's paradise with a wide variety of species spotted daily,...
Alfred View Guest House
Alfred View Guest House is situated in Port Alfred and offers Sunshine Coast accommodation to suit the needs of the individual, couple or small g...
Selborne Bed and Breakfast
Selborne Bed and Breakfast exudes a warm atmosphere that makes us your home away from home. All rooms are en-suite and parking is provided. There...
Rose 'n Ale on Baisley
Rose 'n Ale on Baisley is a self catering unit located just a five minute walk from the beach. The unit sleeps two to four guests in a bedroom wi...
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...
Things to do in the area
Sunrise On Sea Beach
The Sunrise On Sea Beach in East London on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape forms part of the magnificent Strandloper Hiking Trail (popular...
Sunrise-on-Sea to Kwelera River Mouth Trail
Start: Sunrise-on-SeaFinish: Kwelera Mouth (or back at Sunrise-on-Sea)Duration: 6 km out or 12 km returnFitness: easy, and good for childrenOur ...
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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