Attractions IN/AROUND Hunters Retreat
Nature Reserves
Maitland Nature Reserve
Port Elizabeth's Maitland Nature Reserve is a rich source of natural beauty and variety. It boasts indigenous coastal forest, stunning views of the Indian Ocean and impressive giant sand dunes. The reserve occupies 250 hectares and is home to a number of ...
Beaches
Port Elizabeth Beaches
What makes the beaches of Port Elizabeth so gorgeous is that the water is warm, thanks to its being from the Indian Ocean, and most of the beaches are safe for swimming. On average, the water in the bay is between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius in summer and ...
Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Popular Tourist Routes
St Croix Island Penguin Colony
St Croix is home to the largest African penguin colony in the world. It lies 4 km offshore between the Coega and Sundays River mouths, part of a group of coastal island clustered roughly into two groups of three islands each. St Croix, a 12 ha rocky ...
Nature Reserves
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve
This beautiful flower reserve lies just off the N2, roughly 35 kilometres west of Port Elizabeth. It might be smallish (600 hectares) but locals vote it one of the best spots to see flowering proteas in season, as well as other indigenous fynbos. You can ...
... and a little further afield
Museums / Entertainment
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 around us. Marvel at the diversity of museum displays, from prehistoric dinosaurs to ethnic beadwork as well as ...
Marine Protected Areas
Bird Island Marine Protected Area
Bird Island Marine Protected Area lies just off the coast of Port Elizabeth. It is a group of islands (Bird Island, Stag Island, Seal Island and Black Rocks) that are home to more than a few red-data listed seabirds, whilst the reefs around the ...
Entertainment / Landmarks
Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex
A feature of Port Elizabeth's beachfront in Summerstrand is the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex. This complex is a veritable hotspot for shopaholics, hungry patrons, young ones, parents, and those hoping to cash in on their luck at the casino ...
Nature Reserves
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, natural dune vegetation of fynbos, rocky outcrops, view birdlife from bird hide, small animals (look out for ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
Cora Terrace
Port Elizabeth's most famous terraced houses are the row of double-storey examples in Donkin Street, built between 1860 and 1880. They've been photographed from all possible angles, and given a couple of coats of paint ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
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 acquainted with the history of the 4000 British settlers who arrived by ship and visitors can walk in their footsteps ...
Heritage Routes / Landmarks
Donkin Street Houses
Just over the road from the Donkin Reserve is Donkin Road. It's a hill that runs down towards the harbour and at its crest lie a series of Victorian terraced houses that have become famous. The houses, built ...
Beaches
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 onto quiet beaches. The Eastern Cape coastline is a mecca to all water sports enthusiasts and has a popular ...
Memorials
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 significance or attraction for visitors. It is only in learning the history behind a building that it takes on a ...
Nature Reserves
Groendal Wilderness Area
The 30 000 hectare Groendal Wilderness Area protects the water catchment area of the Swartkops River (KwaZungha River), with the Groendal Dam in its centre. Lying within the Groot Winterhoek Mountain range, this wilderness area has rugged terrain incised ...
Hunters Retreat as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Amsterdamhoek, Beachview, Blue Horizon Bay, Bluewater Bay, Central Hill, Charlo, Chelsea Conservancy, Colleen Glen, Cotswold, Fern Glen, Glendinningvale, Greenacres, Greenbushes, Humerail, Humewood, Kini Bay, Kragga Kamma, Lorraine, Lovemore Park, Maitlands, Mill Park, Mount Croix, Newton Park, Parsons Hill, Parsons Vlei, Perridgevale, Sardinia Bay, Schoenmakerskop, Seaview, South End, St Georges Park, Summerstrand, Sunridge Park, Theescombe, Uitenhage, Walmer, Walmer Heights, Westlands, Woodlands
Staying Overnight
Bandle at the Boardwalk
Bandle at The Boardwalk is a self catering holiday apartment in Summerstrand sleeping four guests. The main bedroom is furnished with a King-size...
Dempsey's Guest House
Dempsey's Guest House is a self catering guest house, in the garden suburb of Walmer, Port Elizabeth. It is centrally located being close to the ...
Colleen Glen Self Catering Cottage
Situated close to both the beach and town, Colleen Glen Self Catering Cottage offers a peaceful farm experience. Guests can enjoy bird watching a...
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 ...
Taunton Studio
Taunton Studio is a secure self-catering holiday apartment in Port Elizabeth centrally located in the tree-lined upper avenues of fashionable Wal...
Rainbow Guest House
Rainbow Guesthouse offers accommodation on both a B&B and self catering basis in Uitenhage. The guest house prides itself on warm hospitality, tr...
Lalapanzi Guest Lodge
Located just eight minutes walk from the beach in the suburb of Humewood, Lalapanzi Guest House provides eight stylish, four star graded en-suite...
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...
The Russel Guest House
If kicking back is what you need, The Russel Guest House is the perfect place. Port Elizabeth has all the luxury of a big city, while maintaining...
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