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Bluewater Bay

Nearby
Redhouse (5.5km)
Sidwell (8.5km)
Algoa Park (9.1km)
Port Elizabeth (10.6km)
Richmond Hill (12.1km)
Perridgevale (12.1km)
Mount Croix (12.1km)
Glendinningvale (12.5km)
Central Hill (12.6km)
Greenacres (12.6km)
Central (12.8km)
Kwadwesi (12.9km)
Newton Park (13.3km)
St Georges Park (13.4km)
Mill Park (13.5km)
Country
South Africa (16752)
Province
Eastern Cape (1759)
Featured Destinations
Port Elizabeth (10.6km)
Addo (33.6km)
 
Aloe Trail

Aloe Trail

Hiking Trail in Bluewater Bay
The Aloe Trail starts at the top of Tippers Creek Road between Amsterdamhoek and Bluewater Bay. The circular route is marked with red arrows and overlooks Amsterdamhoek and the Zwartkops estuary. Vast numbers of aloes line the beginning of the trail, offering a blaze of colourful blooms during June and July and attracting numerous sunbirds. Keep following the red trail inland before returning to the ridge at a trig beacon. From here there are extensive views over the Zwartkops estuary, the saltpan and Zwartkops Nature Reserve. Duration: 3 hours Difficulty: Easy to moderate Distance: 7 km
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Things to do near Bluewater Bay

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Wells Estate Beach

Wells Estate Beach

Beaches in Wells Estate (2.4 km from Bluewater Bay)
Well’s Estate Beach is situated in the northern part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Precinct. This blue Flag Beach is great for kids and boasts well-maintained water slides and paddling pools. Facilities are excellent and lifeguards are on duty during the summer holiday peak season.
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Swartkops River Mouth

Swartkops River Mouth

Beaches in Swartkops (3.6 km from Bluewater Bay)
Swartkops Beach is a tiny stretch of shoreline that extends the Swartkops river mouth. Swartkops is a great spot for all kinds of fishing, lazing around and swimming and is ideal for travelling families.
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St Georges Strand

St Georges Strand

Beaches in Wells Estate (4.3 km from Bluewater Bay)
St Georges Strand is Port Elizabeth's most northern beach stretching all the way up to the Coega Harbour breakwater. A long jetty heads out into the sea from the sand dunes. Although the water is blissfully warm, take care as surf conditions can be dangerous. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer holiday season. Be prepared to walk a fair distance to the beach from the parking area.
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Red Location Museum

Red Location Museum

Galleries and Museums in New Brighton (6.1 km from Bluewater Bay)
A symbol of our freedom and unconventional in terms of museum design, the Red Location Museum is definitely worth a visit. Red Location is one of the oldest townships of Nelson Mandela Bay, named for the corrugated iron barrack buildings which have rusted to a deep red. Many famous political and cultural leaders lived in Red Location and a number of significant ‘struggle’ events occurred during Apartheid. Museum visitors are treated as active participants rather than consumers. The past is represented as a set of memories, disconnected yet bound together by themes using the concept of the Memory Box. This was inspired by the boxes that migrant labourers used for storing their precious possessions when separated from their families. Red Location also draws together the strands of struggle that commemorate the efforts by different groups to free themselves. The museum complex includes an art gallery, market, a creative arts centre, library, adult literacy centre and a conference venue. Corner Olof Palme and Singaphi Streets, New Brighton +27 (0)41 408 8400 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 - 16:00 Saturday at Sunday 09:00 - 15:00.
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Gugus Township Tour

Gugus Township Tour

Galleries and Museums in New Brighton (6.1 km from Bluewater Bay)
Looking for interesting and offbeat things to do in Port Elizabeth? Experience the sights and sounds of life in a traditional South African urban community during a half-day township tour. Gugu's Township Tour will take you into the heart of New Brighton Township, one of Port Elizabeth's oldest and biggest townships, where you will experience authentic South African culture. The guided tour includes a visit to the outstanding Red Location Apartheid Museum, a traditional Xhosa meal and mingling with locals at a shebeen (pub). www.gugustownshiptours.co.za
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Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Sports Stadiums Clubs in North End (10.4 km from Bluewater Bay)
Situated on the North End Lake which is an idyllic setting for match days, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is the Eastern Cape's first dedicated football stadium. Features include a three-tier design with two rings of skyboxes. Five first-round, one second-round, one quarter-final, and the third-place play-off 2010 FIFA World Cup matches kicked off here. The football crazy Port Elizabeth / Nelson Mandela Bay and Eastern Cape residents are the beneficiaries of this brand new futuristic multi-purpose stadium with seating for 50 000 spectators. It is conveniently located near the N2 highway, just a few kilometres from the coast and the port of Coega. In close proximity to Port Elizabeth / Nelson Mandela Bay is the Addo Elephant National Park and two of South Africa's award winning private game reserves and lodges - Shamwari Game Reserve and Bushman Sands Hotel (featuring a world-class Gary Player designed golf course) along with many other accommodation options. Called the "Friendly City" for good reason, Port Elizabeth offers a number of stunning beach options.
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Roseate Tern Trail

Roseate Tern Trail

Hiking Trail in Schoenmakerskop (11.5 km from Bluewater Bay)
Cape Recife Lighthouse is the third oldest lighthouse on the South African coast and was built in 1851. Stay on the beach past the lighthouse and go towards the car park at Chelsea Bay. From here you follow the gravel road. Then it will be a short climb to ruins of historical lookout buildings. Continue on the gravel road to the gate. Take drinking water. Difficulty is moderate. The trail is 9 km long and takes approximately three hours. Vehicles need a permit that can be obtained at the entrance to the reserve. No permit is required for hikers who leave their vehicles by the gate. Please enquire.
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Erica Girl's School Building National Monument

Erica Girl's School Building National Monument

Popular Attractions in Port Elizabeth (12.1 km from Bluewater Bay)
The Erica School for Girls in Port Elizabeth was begun in 1884 by Miss Mary Anne van Wyk, who initially gave lessons in the old Erica Hall. After the South African War, it was decided to erect a new school building, which was designed by architect W White-Cooper, and was built by HJ Beckett. It was opened on 4 November 1903 by Dr Thomas Muir, then Superintendent-General of Education. It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 17 March 1989.
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Campanile Tower

Campanile Tower

Popular Attractions in Port Elizabeth (12.4 km from Bluewater Bay)
Meaning "Bell Tower" in Italian, The Campanile was erected to commemorate the landing of the 1820 British Settlers in Port Elizabeth. The monument is situated at the entrance to the railway station and harbour. The observation room and be reached by climbing a 204-step staircase, offering a wonderful view of the harbour and surroundings.
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Wezandla Gallery and Craft Centre

Wezandla Gallery and Craft Centre

Popular Attractions in St Georges Park (12.5 km from Bluewater Bay)
The Wezandla Gallery and Craft Centre opened its doors in 1994 and is located on Baakens Street in Port Elizabeth. The centre represents African artists from all over the continent and specialises in African art, African wire and wood sculptures, woven baskets, pottery, crafts and curios. Wezandla aims at selling unique, one-off pieces and providing customers with a diverse range of African arts and crafts items. Available merchandise includes fabric, pottery, beadwork, leather, jewelry, wall hangings, skins, copper and brass, tableware, carvings, animals, wooden figures, cards, posters, books, exclusive collections, tribal items, household items, candles, Christmas decorations, sheepskin slippers, handbags, paintings, ostrich eggs, baskets, postcards, brass castings, mohair, fimo clay, ties, belts, photo albums, T-shirts, embroidery, skin items, glassware, pewter, hats, wire items, and many more.
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No 7 Castle Hill

No 7 Castle Hill

Galleries and Museums in Humewood (12.5 km from Bluewater Bay)
Situated right in the city centre, No 7 Castle Hill is a picturesque Victorian cottage museum dating back to 1827. It's one of the oldest remaining houses in Port Elizabeth and is furnished as a family home of the mid-Victorian period, depicting the early Settler way of life.Need to know? Staff will provide general tours or special interest tours on request. To arrange this, please contact +27 (0)41 582 2515.
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Greenacres Shopping Centre

Greenacres Shopping Centre

Shopping Malls in Greenacres (12.6 km from Bluewater Bay)
Greenacres Shopping Centre is situated in the heart of Port Elizabeth, the economic hub of the Eastern Cape. This trendy shopping mecca forms part of a one-kilometre complex that entices visitors from afar to indulge in retail therapy. Two choices in parking facilities are on offer. There is an outdoor parking space and a three-level parking facility with over 1000 parking bays situated on the Northern side of the building. Two levels of this facility are undercover, while the rooftop is open. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 18:00 Friday 09:00 – 19:00 Saturday 08:30 – 17:00 Sunday and Public Holidays 09:00 – 14:00 Selected tenants and food outlets trade longer hours for your convenience. Banking Hours: Nedbank Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:00 Saturday 08:30 – 12:00 First National Bank Monday to Friday 09:00 – 15:30 Saturday 08:30 – 11:00 Rennies Foreign Exchange Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30 Saturday 08:30 – 12:00.
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Donkin Reserve and Lighthouse

Donkin Reserve and Lighthouse

Nature Reserves in Central (12.6 km from Bluewater Bay)
Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse includes a stone pyramid monument erect by Sir Rufane Donkin in memory of his late wife, Elizabeth, after whom the city was named. The Great Flag, which measures 12m x 8m, is South Africa's biggest and it flies from the highest flagpole in the country. The 1861 Lighthouse houses the official Tourist Information Centre, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism. Donkin Lighthouse is open to the public on request between 08:30 & 16:00 on weekdays.
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The Prince Alfred's Guard Museum

The Prince Alfred's Guard Museum

Galleries and Museums in Port Elizabeth (12.7 km from Bluewater Bay)
The Prince Alfred's Guard Museum is situated in Port Elizabeth and is a city regiment which was founded in 1856. The museum is housed in an old Victorian Drill Hall that has been restored and declared a national monument. There are military exhibits that can be seen in the Drill Hall. The regiment was used in 1860 for protecting Prince Alfred, Queen Elizabeth's second son, while on a visit to Port Elizabeth. It has been used as the regiment's headquarters ever since and is a satellite of the Port Elizabeth Museum Complex. Visits to the museum can be made by appointment.
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Guinea Fowl Trail

Guinea Fowl Trail

Hiking Trail in Port Elizabeth (13 km from Bluewater Bay)
The Guinea Fowl trail is located in the Baakens River Valley at the centre of Port Elizabeth. The walking trail is divided into an upper and a lower section. The Upper Guinea Fowl trail is six kilometres long and takes approximately two hours to walk. The trail starts at 3rd Avenue in Walmer and ends at Sunridge Park at Kragga Kamma. The Lower Guinea Fowl trail is seven and a half kilometres long and takes you downstream to Settler's Park. The trail meanders along the Braakens River and passes through a steep-sided valley below the city suburbs. Visitors can see wildflowers, trees and blue water lilies along the walk, as well as dassies, tortoises and lizards. The trail is not circular so walkers will have to organise transport for the way back. There are ablution facilities and water available along the trails.
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