Walmer Downs, Port Elizabeth
Walmer Downs is a quiet residential suburb that is tucked away between the William Moffett Expressway and the Baakens Valley in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. It has wide roads, flanked by large sidewalks and tall trees that were planted generations ago. These lend the entire suburb a leafy, peaceful look and feel.
There are many homes, both old and new, as well as some fantastic townhouse complexes, a retirement home, and Aurora, a renowned medical and care facility.
Walmer Downs is situated very close to the beautiful Baakens Valley, which is an awesome spot for picnics, hiking, cycling and exploring for young and old alike. Here is a variety of birdlife in the Baakens, including the gorgeous Peacocks, whose characteristic calls echo throughout the valley.
Walmer Downs is situated conveniently between Greenacres and Walmer Park shopping centres, which are Port Elizabeth's two main malls. The Figtree Centre is also a few minutes' drive away and offers a range of restaurants (including Ocean Basket and Spur), shops and major chains (like Food Lover's Market). Nearby residential neighbourhoods include Lorraine, Newton Park and Walmer.
The airport is only 15 minutes away, while the stunning beaches that attract throngs of tourists to Nelson Mandela Bay every year are about 20 minutes' drive away.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
54 on 7th Newton Park
Ideal for a family retreat or a getaway with friends, this budget-friendly holiday home in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) offers all the comforts need...
Deer Park Country Getaway
Deer Park Country Getaway offers accommodation in a tranquil smallholding in a upmarket neighbourhood which has abundant bird-life and nature. Ve...
Two Lions Guesthouse
Two Lions Guesthouse is a lovely guesthouse in Glendinningvale, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) offering guests a choice of comfortably furnished rooms...
Su Casa B&B
Su Casa B&B has six rooms. Each room has a private bathroom and two rooms have heat-and-eat appliances and the other rooms feature a kitchenette ...
Bluewater Guest House
Bluewater Guest House is situated 180m from the beach and offers accommodation in 6 en-suite guest rooms, including a family room which sleeps 4 ...
The Whacky Whale
The Whacky Whale is a lower ground floor apartment offering accommodation in Port Elizabeth on the shoreline in Beachview. The apartment has view...
Abalone Guest House
Abalone Guest House offers accommodation within walking distance of beautiful beaches. Your friendly hosts Christine and Glynn will be on hand to...
Barkly Street Guesthouse
Barkly Street Guesthouse is located in the picturesque grounds of the Barkly Street Theatre. The rooms are furnished with King-size beds and all ...
A La Marthas Air-port Guest House
A La Martha's Air-Port offers lovely accommodation in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. Each room has a private entrance, air-conditioner, mini bar fridge,...
Things to do in the area
Penguin Patrol with Raggy Charters
African penguins are an endangered species, having suffered major declines in numbers in the last decade. But, the largest breeding colony of the...
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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