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
The Ocean Bay Luxury Guesthouse
The Ocean Bay is located in a beautiful setting with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. We are on top of Wavecrest Hill and our pool and gar...
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...
Villa de Mer
Situated in Port Alfred, Villa de Mer offers accommodation in six different suites. Here guests are near to the Shamwari Game Reserve, Fish River...
16 Pepper Street
16 Pepper Street is located in Jeffreys Bay and provides accommodation for ten guests. The house is situated right on the famous surfing beach in...
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...
3040 on Freshwater
Tucked away along the Eastern Cape bush, 3040 On Freshwater offers peaceful accommodation. Our property surrounds a beautiful Milkwood tree gard...
De' Nessie
De' Nessie is a three bedroom holiday home (accommodates six guests) situated in Kleinemonde just 17km from Port Alfred. The house is in walking ...
Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve
Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve is located on the malaria-free Sunshine Coast in the Eastern Cape, where we have more daylight hours than any oth...
Canal Guest House
Canal Guest House in St Francis Bay offers bed and breakfast accommodation in contemporary and comfortable guest suites with decks right on the w...
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...
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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