380 Things To Do in Garden Route
The beautiful and dramatic Garden Route, that stretches from around Mossel Bay to the Storms River Mouth, is an area dense with forests, beaches, lakes, rivers, kloofs and hardwood trees and is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the country. The area is jam-packed with things to do, and visitors are spoilt for choice. Simply driving the Garden Route is a joy, with countless picnic spots, viewpoints and attractions. From mountain biking through the Harkerville Forest, bird watching in the Wilderness National Park and abseiling into the Kaaimans River, to black water tubing down the Storms River, one is never at a loss for things to do.
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Myoli Beach
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Myoli Beach, nestled in the charming coastal town of Sedgefield along the Garden Route, offers a tranquil escape for beach lovers, water sports enthusiasts, and ...
Sparrebosch Beach
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
If you are up for the steep challenge of getting to Sparrebosch Beach, you wont be disappointed once you get there. This private and secluded beach has a relaxed ...
Southern Cross Beach
Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
Southern Cross Beach is a fantastic beach for the whole family to enjoy and is an ideal place to take your picnic basket for an afternoon of fun in the sun ...
Fishing in Robberg Nature Reserve
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The Robberg Nature Reserve showcases the magnificence of the coast of South Africa, particularly along the world-renowned Garden Route.
The entire peninsula is ...
St Blaize Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
The Garden Route, specifically the area around Mossel Bay, is home to the breath-taking vistas offered by the St. Blaize Hiking Trail. This trail begins at the cave ...
Malachite Bird Hide
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Nature lovers and bird nuts flock to the Malachite Bird Hide, set in the Wilderness National Park along Langvlei Lake where you can see an outstanding array birds. ...
Ysterhoutrug Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Ysterhoutrug picnic site should be firmly on your ‘things to do with the family' list! You'll find this site along the R339 where wooden tables and benches ...
Wheelchair Friendly / Picnic / Family Entertainment
Woodville Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Hoekwil
The Woodville picnic site looks like a living fairyland, with its lush green grassed areas and picnic spots under the trees. A cool stream offers a further element ...
Velbroeksdraai Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Velbroeksdraai picnic site is a scenic location along the R339, perfect as a pit-stop along your journey up the East Coast.
Enjoy viewing one of the ancient ...
Valley of Ferns Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Valley of Ferns picnic site is aptly titles, as it rest in a small valley. With its vast open grassy spaces, with trees creating shade, it is the perfect ...
Still Bay Fish Traps
Overnight? Stay in Still Bay
If you're looking for something truly unique to enjoy with your children, pencil in the Stilbaai Fish Traps to your itinerary.
The ancient rock pool fish traps, ...
Waterside Grill Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Herolds Bay
The Waterside Grill Restaurant is located at the Oubaai Hotel in the heart of the Garden Route. As part of the world-renowned Garden Route, Herolds Bay is a popular ...
Cucina
Overnight? Stay in Herolds Bay
Sample international cuisine at the chic Cucina Restaurant. This restaurant is the main eatery of the Oubaai Hotel in the Garden Route town of Herolds Bay, and ...
Henry White's at Fancourt
Overnight? Stay in George
Henry White's is a classically elegant Garden Route restaurant situated at the world-renowned Fancourt Golf Estate in George. Perched along the Garden Route, Henry ...
House of Flavour
Overnight? Stay in George
The House of Flavour is a favourite retreat in the heart of George. As one of the main Western Cape towns along the Garden Route, George is popular amongst ...
Garden Route as a destination
If you are considering visiting Garden Route or have already booked your Garden Route accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Garden Route, or view the events that are taking place in the Garden Route during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.
Tourist regions
Garden Route, Surrounding Towns, Tsitsikamma
Staying Overnight

Gondwana Ulubisi House
Ulubisi House is the most exclusive accommodation offering on the 11,000 hectare, Big 5 Gondwana Game Reserve. Sleeping either six adults or four...

Cutty Sark Villa 36
Cutty Sark Villa 36 offers ultimate luxury and exclusive accommodation in Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa's most breathtaking locations. Per...

Number Eleven
Number Eleven sleeps up to eight guests in four bedrooms. All bedrooms have a King-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. Ou...

Craighross Castle
Be king of the castle! At Craighross you can let your imagination soar as you rule over a mystical kingdom in one of the worlds most beautiful an...

Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge offers luxury accommodation tucked into the forest canopy. There are ten luxury hide-away suites and six luxury villas. Exten...

Pezula Indian Ocean Splendour
This elegant double-storey home offers breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean ith accommodation for 10 guests, in the secure Pezula Golf Estate i...

Cliff Break
Cliff Break is an extraordinary luxury retreat perched atop a rugged cliff, offering uninterrupted views of the vast Atlantic Ocean. Designed wit...

Endless Summer Villa
Endless Summer Villa is a gorgeous, upmarket villa with spectacular panoramic views stretching across the ocean. The villa is exquisite with top ...

Lindsay Castle
Lindsay Castle offers accommodation in a large stone building built on rock at Noetzie, Knysna on the Garden Route. The property offers accommoda...
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