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Addo 265 km Port Elizabeth 237 km Tsitsikamma 72 km Storms River 55 km Nature’s Valley 24 km

528 km Cape Town 446 km Hermanus 306 km Swellendam 143 km Mossel Bay 142 km Oudtshoorn 96 km George 79 km Wilderness 32 km Knysna

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TOURS / EVENTS / HOLIDAY RENTALS Glen’s Guided Tours 082 905 5465Plett Birding Route 044 535 0065Plett Villas & Holiday Rentals 044 535 9073Plett Wine Tours 078 653 0687

RESTAURANTS 1 Packwood Country Estate 044 532 761411 The Heath Café and Tin Shack Tasting Room 044 532 772420 Sao Gonçales 044 533 601621 Emily Moon Restaurant 044 533 298223 Arugula Bistro @ Goose Valley 044 533 088930 The Boat House 044 535 960636 Redford Lane Wines 083 708 073544 Newstead Lund Family Vineyards 044 534 838747 Bramon Wine Estate & Restaurant 073 833 8183

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Plett is home to several different animal sanctuaries that provide conservation education to visitors as well as safe-havens for many different animal species. This includes the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world, the world’s first free- roaming multi-species primate sanctuary, safe-havens for elephants with interactive elephant experiences and two refuge facilities for indigenous cats and other large predators. There are also two rehabilitation centres established for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of birds of prey and other indigenous wildlife.

CANOEING & RIVER TOURS

Rent a canoe in the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve and laze your way up river between high craggy rocks and deep verdant forest. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, experience game viewing by canoe. And if you just want to chill, enjoy a lazy trip through the Storms River Gorge on a lilo inflatable raft.

DIVING

The rich marine life of Plett makes for excellent diving and snorkelling. A popular and easy snorkelling trail has been laid out in the sea in the Tsitsikamma National Park, set up to protect the unique coastal environment where cold and warm currents meet and mingle to create an immensely rich variety of underwater species, Tsitsikamma National Park lies 55 km / 50 minutes from Plett Central.

GAME VIEWING

Experience South Africa’s magical creatures in an area offering game viewing on horseback for an “off the beaten track” experience, viewing with traditional 4x4 game drives and a unique opportunity to enjoy the animals by canoe. Plett is home to the largest game reserve in the Southern Cape with 2200 hectares of wilderness, including beautiful mountains along the pristine coastline. Animals you may experience include hippo, giraffe, lion, rhino, buffalo and crocodiles, as well as a number of different species of game and up to 200 bird species. (10 km / 10 minutes from Plett Central).

HIKING

Plett is surrounded by nature reserves and National Parks – which is perfect, because it means you’ll find many well-maintained hikes and short walks in the area:

• TheRobbergNatureReserveisbyfarourmostpopularwalkingdestination,with three trails to choose from – ranging from 45 minutes to 5 hours (9,2 km) in length. Guided tours are also available (Robberg: 10 km / 10 minutes from Plett Central)

• OtherwalksincludeKranshoek,GardenofEden,Nature’sValley,Wittedrift,Milkwood Trail (all within 20 km of Plett Central) and the various trails in the Tsitsikamma National Park (55 km from Plett Central)

HORSE RIDING

Forest outrides and horse trails are available (most stables are 15 km / 15 minutes from Plett Central). Horses are not permitted on beaches in Plett.

MARINE SAFARIS & BOAT CRUISES

There are two marine safari companies operating from Central Beach – four times per day, seven days a week (depending on sea and weather conditions). There is also an adrenaline boat cruise as well as the option to dive with the seals.

Minke whales, Orca and Bryde’s whales can be seen throughout the year – as can dolphins, cape fur seals and other marine mammals. The migratory whales appear during Plett’s Whale Season (June – November), where you will be sure to see Southern Right and Humpback whales when they come to the shallow, protected waters of Plett to mate and calve (Central Beach boat launch site: 2 km / 2 minutes from Plett Central).

PLETT WINELANDS www.plettwinelands.com

The 16 producing vineyards in Plett are set at the base of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, on the edge of indigenous forests, overlooking sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. Our picturesque vineyards and wine farms are producing multi award-winning MCC’s and other varieties.

PLETT BIRDING ROUTE www.plettbirdingroute.co.za

Plett offers year-round birding opportunities in a beautiful natural setting. Shaped by various landscapes, there are a variety of distinct different habitat zones and microclimates conducive to wintering and breeding birds. Plett has more than 350 recorded bird species to provide an outstanding birding experience.

RIVER BOAT RIDES & BOAT RENTALS

There are about 6 km of navigable waters in the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve and a number of picnic spots next to the river with secluded beaches where you can spend your day swimming, tanning, fishing – or, perfectly – just doing nothing. (Keurbooms River Jetty: 5 km / 7 minutes from Plett Central).

SEA KAYAKING

Kayaking – the perfect way to explore Plett. You’ll see whales, dolphins, seals and sea birds with a lot more besides and, of course, there are a number of rivers awaiting exploration. (Central Beach boat launch site – 2 km / 2 minutes from Plett Central).

While every care has been taken in compiling this map, Plett Accommodation Association cannot accept responsibility for any errors that might occur.

FOLLOW YOUR OWN PATH IN PLETTENBERG BAY AND ESCAPE TO THE SIMPLICITY OF NATURE TO EXPERIENCE A SIDE OF PLETT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE.

Plett offers iconic South African memories. At the base of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, experience the exciting new wine estates on the picturesque Garden Route as you travel along the breathtaking coastline, through indigenous forests.

The area of Plett has a vast range of accommodation including boutique hotels, guest houses, lodges and bed and breakfasts, unique backpackers or family style self-catering accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.

Indulge your sense of adventure with a trip to one of Plett’s extreme activities or wildlife experiences. Sip handcrafted wines at tucked-away tasting rooms where the winemaker might just be the person pouring, or explore the shops and beautiful beaches of Plett. Take a sailing lesson and catch a glimpse of a barefoot beach wedding as you glide to shore.

Play 18 holes at one of our superb golf courses of which one is nestled in a private nature reserve and the other is set above our beautiful lagoon, or just hang out at the 19th hole to enjoy local wildlife.

Plett has a unique experience for everyone.

PLAN YOUR PLETT TRIP...

Plett is situated alongside the wide, well maintained national route N2, approximately 550 km east of Cape Town and 250 km west of Port Elizabeth – either way, a pleasant and easy drive from international airports through beautiful countryside.

ACCOMMODATION 2 Edenbrook Country House 044 532 7543 4 Coral Tree Cottages 044 532 7822 6 Aardmore Greens 079 563 1330 7 Knysna Elephant Park Lodge 044 532 7732 9 Lairds Lodge 044 532 772110 Fynbos Ridge Country House and Cottages 044 533 010613 At T’Niqua Stable Inn 044 533 483014 Unjani Arthouse & Backpackers 071 841 049015 The Baroness 044 535 0000/117 Plettenberg Park Hotel & Spa 044 533 906718 African Array Lodge 044 533 910819 Bitou River Lodge 044 535 957721 Emily Moon River Lodge 044 533 298222 Rietvlei Country Estate 082 920 106324 Goose Villa 082 900 818125 The Whaling Station 044 533 607426 Plett River Lodge 044 533 584327 Stanley Island 083 276 692929 Alkantmooi 083 630 144130 The Dunes Resort & Hotel 044 535 960631 Baviaanshoek 044 535 907333 Buffelsdam Country House 072 695 155834 Moonshine on Whiskey Creek 044 534 851538 Tamodi 082 551 931339 Arch Rock Seaside Accommodation 044 535 940940 Singing Kettle 044 535 947741 Ingwe Forest Lodge 044 534 821842 Redford House 044 534 887743 Sweetwater Cottages 044 534 804246 Forest Nature Spa 083 675 716150 Rocky Road Backpackers 044 534 814851 Lily Pond Country Lodge 044 534 876754 Tsitsikamma Backpackers 042 281 1868

ACTIVITIES 3 Adventure Land 044 532 7869 7 Knysna Elephant Park 044 532 7732 8 Mengelmoes Farmers Market 071 027 559312 Radical Raptors 044 532 753715 Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve 044 535 0000/128 Keurbooms River Ferries 083 254 355132 Plett Puzzle Park 044 534 885341 Ingwe Forest Adventures 044 534 821845 Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary 044 534 805648 Africanyon Adventures 044 534 805549 Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre 044 534 817052 Face Adrenalin Bungy 042 281 145853 Untouched Adventures 076 959 281755 Tsitsikamma Segway Tours 081 320 397756 Storms River Adventures, Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours & Forest Tours (Woodcutters Journey) 042 281 1098TTA (Tstitsikamma Tourism Association) 042 281 1836

WINE ESTATES & VINEYARDS 1 Packwood Country Estate 044 532 7614 5 Luka Wine Estate 083 767 621816 Plettenvale Boutique Wine Estate 044 533 914635 Rare Earth Vineyards 084 504 808236 Redford Lane Wines 083 708 073537 Anderson Wine Estate 044 534 887344 Newstead Lund Family Vineyards 044 534 833147 Bramon Wine Estate 044 534 8007

ACTIVITIES

Angling

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Golf

Harkerville Saturday market

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Old Nick Wednesday market

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Whale & Dolphin watching

AMENITIES

Airport

Blue Flag Beach

Community Centre

Library

Lookout Point

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Tourism Information office

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