390 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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Cafés & Eateries

Zucchini Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
The chic-yet-unpretentious Zucchini can be found in the Timberlake Organic Village, amongst artisan food shops and other uniquely ‘Wilderness' boutique businesses ...

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Serendipity Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Upmarket and chic with an emphasis on unforgettable gourmet food, Serendipity stands out as an experience that cannot be missed! Executive chef, Lizelle Stolze ...

Walks & Hiking / Hiking Trails

Day Trails Along the Garden Route

Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Aside from the obvious and most famous hikes along the Garden Route, like the Otter Trail, the Oystercatcher Trail, the Dolphin Trail or the Tsitsikamma Trails, ...

Lighthouses

Visit the Cape Seal Lighthouse

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Built in 1950, Cape Seal lighthouse lies within the Robberg Nature and Marine Reserve on the seaward tip of what is known as Cape Seal. It forms the southern arm of ...

Cafés & Eateries

Surf Café

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Surf Café in Plett on the Garden Route prides itself on being a ‘social food' venue. Not a pub, not only a restaurant, Surf Café was the invention of a man ...

Cafés & Eateries

The Table

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The Table has a ‘weigh and pay' concept, with a bar and take-away section, and is child friendly. The perfect gathering space for the whole family or friends ...

Cafés & Eateries

Offthehook Seafood Cafe

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
With its seaside location along the Garden Route and relaxed owner run ambiance, Offthehook is a favourite with all who discover it. Always filled with laughter, ...

Cafés & Eateries

The Lighthouse Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Located at a lighthouse at the wave's edge, The Lighthouse is one of the most spectacularly situated restaurants along the Garden Route. A delectable selection of ...

Family Entertainment / Farm Stalls & Markets / Horse Riding

Pony Rides at Redberry Farm

Overnight? Stay in George
Redberry Farm is the first beacon that greets tourists along the beautiful Outeniqua Hop Route, where one is lured in by the sweet aroma of ripe berries. As you ...

Family Entertainment

Redberry Farm Bubble Ball

Overnight? Stay in George
Redberry Farm is the first beacon that greets tourists along the beautiful Outeniqua Hop Route, where one is lured in by the sweet aroma of ripe berries. Before ...

Farm Stalls & Markets / Family Entertainment / Cafés & Eateries

Tea Garden at Redberry Farm

Overnight? Stay in George
As one enters the farming area just outside George on the Geelhoutboom Road, you will be in awe of the rows and rows of strawberries in what is now known as ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Newstead Lund Family Vineyards

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The Newstead Vineyards are owned by the Lund Family and are a relatively new vineyard to the long history of wine in South Africa. The estate belives in keeping ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Plettenvale Estate

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay has now been declared a "Wine of Origin" region and Plettenvale Estate is so excited to be apart of this. Plett has already been scouted as the ...

Breweries / Wine Tours & Tasting

Karusa Premium Winery & Craft Beer

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
At the Karusa Vineyards there is so much more to do than just taste wine. While you're visiting ostriches in Oudtshoorn stop in at this is estate for a little ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Grundheim Wines

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
Grunheim Wines is set on 25 hectares and produces 350 tons of grapes annually. The estate produces Cape Ruby Port, potstill brady, Witblits, a variety of liquers, ...

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.

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