Things to do near
Kouga Region
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Four By Four Trails
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Humansdorp (24.1 km from Kouga Region) Brakkeduine 4x4 Sand Trail is located 36 km from Humansdorp and starts on a dairy farm. Once you have crossed the stream, it is all about the sand. This trail is not as easy as it sounds so some experience is required. The trail is 14 km long and can take from 3 hours to a day to complete. Low range vehicles should not attempt this sand trail. are needed. This self-drive route has a grading of 3.
Golf Courses
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Hankey (26.7 km from Kouga Region) Hankey Country Club's course is rated as one of the best 9-hole courses in the country. This charming old club in the Gamtoos Valley plays host each year to the Hadeda tournament.
Animal Parks
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Jeffreys Bay (27 km from Kouga Region) Happy Hippo Play Farm is just a short 8 km drive from Jeffreys Bay. Kids can enjoy feeding the farm animals and play in the vast open spaces and on the jungle gym. Parents are welcome to kick back with a cup of tea or coffee under a shaded area with stunning views of the Seekoei River. Their onsite nursery sells mostly indigenous plants.
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Golf Courses
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St Francis Bay (28.6 km from Kouga Region) Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the challenging St Francis Links Course is characterised by undulating terrain, greens and variation in length and direction.
The consistent layout combines every element of shot making. The bunkers define the quality and character of this course, looking as if they have been ploughed out of the ground.
The greens have simply been placed on top of the sand and follow the natural flow of the landscape. All players will find that St Francis Links present a stiff mental and physical test from the first shot.
Facilities at St Francis Links include the Clubhouse, Lighthouse Restaurant, Jack’s Bar and Pro Shop.
+27 (0) 42 2004500
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Jeffreys Bay (29.5 km from Kouga Region) Enjoy a lovely round of golf here at the Jeffreys Bay Golf Club, which features beautiful views over the ocean.
Jeffreys Bay is well-known as a top surfing spot along the east coast, however, if you're also a golf enthusiast, Jeffreys Bay Golf Club is the place to head to. This is a 9-hole course with kikuyu fairways and bayview greens. Visitors are welcome.
Fun Parks
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Jeffreys Bay (29.5 km from Kouga Region) Funky Frogs is a play centre situated in Fountains Mall. There’s so much for your pipsqueak to do – the Island Jumping Castle, various jungle gyms, scooter track and a variety of educational toys. Grab a coffee and relax while watching your little one having fun or escape to shop unencumbered or enjoy a quiet meal at one of the surrounding restaurants.
Four By Four Trails
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Patensie (29.8 km from Kouga Region) Gonjah 4x4 Trail offers two trails of 12 km and 20 km, and each takes 4 hours to complete. It is located 12 km from Patensie and is next to the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve. The 12 km trail leads to the top of a mountain with stunning views. The 20 km trail is more technical and is mostly within the game camp. The trail offers great views of the Gamtoos Valley with lots of twists as it descends into a kloof. The trails have a grading of 2 to 3 and a low range vehicle is required for these self-drive tracks. Please call for further information.
Beaches
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St Francis Bay (29.8 km from Kouga Region) Holidaymakers from across South Africa come to to enjoy the beautiful golden beach and attractions of St Francis Bay.
Excellent water-sport facilities in the ocean and at Kromme River, pristine nature reserves and the historic lighthouse all contribute to making this one of the most magical locations on the Sunshine Coast.
Surfers are drawn to this part of the coast for the legendary waves, often joined by playful dolphins. Whales can be seen close to shore during winter and spring. Some good fishing spots can be found off the rocks.
Shops
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St Francis Bay (29.8 km from Kouga Region) St Francis Bay's Friendly Supermarket offers a variety of freshly baked speciality breads, rolls, cakes and tarts as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. A selection of freshly made home meals and take aways are available on a daily basis.
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Jeffreys Bay (30.1 km from Kouga Region) So you’re visiting J-Bay and can’t surf or skate? Why not try sandboarding. Skilled instructors will be on hand to teach you the basics and in no time you’ll be flying down the dunes.
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Jeffreys Bay (30.2 km from Kouga Region) Learn the basics of kite boarding in Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay. Keen learners from all over the world come here to experience the perfect waves and adrenalin rush. Dedicated and skilled instructors teach beginners the techniques in no time at all.
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Jeffreys Bay (30.2 km from Kouga Region) Explore reefs teeming with soft coral, ragged tooth sharks, fishes, dolphins and whales. JBay Dive School offers Scuba diving courses, dive charters, dive equipment, sales and air fills. The school can be found on the main beach next to launch site (opposite Training Edge Gym).
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Jeffreys Bay (30.2 km from Kouga Region) Enter a whole new wonderful world – under the sea with Steve Potts’s dive charter and Scuba diving school. You’ll be in good hands; Steve has more than 4000 dives and is one of CMAS-ISA's top instructors.
Courses include 1 Star, 2 Star, 3 Star, Dive Masters, Nitrox, Advanced Nitrox, Rescue, O2 Administration, Night Diver, Wreck Diver, 2 Star Instructor and Compressor Operator.
Beaches
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Paradise Beach (30.3 km from Kouga Region) Paradise Beach is a long sandy beach situated between Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay. It’s actually a suburb of J-Bay but is relatively untouched by development.
Surrounded by nature reserves and estuaries, you can often spot tiny buck, tortoises, numerous birds, rabbits, mongoose and otters – all much loved by locals. It’s an awesome place for windsurfers and kite boarders with good wind all year round. A not-yet-discovered windsurfing and kite surfing spot!
Paradise Beach is one of the coastal towns where you are guaranteed to spend a relaxing day on a pristine white beach. The name explains it all – it really feels like paradise.
Galleries and Museums
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Jeffreys Bay (30.5 km from Kouga Region) Only a surfer truly knows the feeling! If you’re in ‘J-Bay’ to catch the tubes or even if you’ve never tried surfing, the Quicksilver Store on De Gama Road is worth a visit. It is home to the highly informative Jeffrey’s Bay Surf Museum which tells the story of how surfing started in J-Bay and how the town has developed over the past 50 years.
There are many reasons why this surf-driven town just had to have a surf museum. Essentially, Jeffrey’s Bay is one of the top surfing destinations on the planet. Supertubes, the famous point break right-hander, is the dream destination of every young surfer – the perfect wave often accompanied by dolphins.
J-Bay is the place where the top 44 international surfers compete every year for the WCT world contest surfing tour. Along with local lore, the museum also documents the history of surfing globally and pays tribute to many pioneers and legends.
Walk through this museum and feel the magic that exists between the surfer and the ocean.
Entrance to the museum is free! Open Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00, Saturday 09:00 – 14:00 and Sunday 09:00 – 13:00.
+27 (0) 84 240 1741