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Plan a holiday, find a kids’ party venue, explore Blue Flag beaches, wander through buzzing markets, or uncover hidden gems along the coast. And soon, you’ll be able to browse the best places to eat, with our new restaurant listings launching soon.
Stretching from Mossel Bay to Storms River, the Garden Route is loved for its coastline, outdoor lifestyle, vibrant towns, and family-friendly activities. With more South Africans choosing to live, travel, and explore here, there’s never been a better time to discover everything on your doorstep – and toodoo.co.za is here to show you the way.
Plan a holiday, find a kids’ party venue, explore Blue Flag beaches, wander through buzzing markets, or uncover hidden gems along the coast. And soon, you’ll be able to browse the best places to eat, with our new restaurant listings launching soon.
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Looking for something to do but not sure where to start? Let us make a few suggestions based on your needs.
The Garden Route is a beautiful and popular stretch of coastline in South Africa, known for its lush indigenous forests, sandy Blue Flag beaches, and diverse flora and fauna. The region is home to many towns, each with its own unique charm and attractions.
The Garden Route spans 200 kilometers from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to Storms River in the Eastern Cape.
Starting from the western end of the Garden Route, Mossel Bay is the first town that you will encounter. This historic town has a rich maritime history and is home to several museums and cultural attractions. It is also a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and has several beaches and surfing spots.
As you continue along the coast, you will come across the towns of George and Wilderness. George, the largest town in the Garden Route, is renowned for its natural beauty and boasts several top-rated golf courses, including the world-renowned Fancourt Links Golf Course. Designed by Gary Player and opened in 2000, this course has gained international acclaim.
Wilderness, on the other hand, is a quieter town that is popular among nature lovers and birdwatchers. The town has several hiking trails and nature reserves where you can see a variety of wildlife and plant species.
As you continue eastwards, you will come across the towns of Sedgefield, Knysna, and Plettenberg Bay. Sedgefield is a small, sleepy town that is known for its weekly markets and tranquil lagoon. Knysna is a bustling town that is famous for its oysters and scenic beauty. It is also home to several attractions such as the Knysna Heads and the Knysna Elephant Park.
Plettenberg Bay, or Plett as it is commonly known, is a popular holiday destination with several beaches, nature reserves, and adventure activities.
Finally, at the eastern end of the Garden Route, you will find Storms River village(Storms Rivier as it is known to locals). Storms River is situated in the Tsitsikamma National Park and is known for its rugged beauty and outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and bungee jumping.
Whether you are looking for a bustling holiday destination or a quiet town to relax and unwind, there is something for everyone in the Garden Route. So why not plan a trip and explore this beautiful part of South Africa for yourself?
The Garden Route encompasses a total of 20 towns, stretching from west to east; these towns include Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Little Brak River, Great Brak River, Glentana, Herolds Bay, George, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna, Rheenendal, Brenton, Barrington, Plettenberg Bay, Keurboomstrand, Nature’s Valley, The Crags, Kurland, and Storms River. While the list covers all significant towns along the route, there are also several smaller villages and settlements located within the area.
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The name Knysna is derived from the Khoisan word “Xthuys Xna“, which means “place of wood” or “fern leaves“.
The Khoisan were the indigenous people who lived in the area before the arrival of Europeans. They named the area after the Knysna River, which flows into the Knysna Lagoon and out to the Indian Ocean.
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Things to do and places to be in the Garden Route. The 300 km Garden Route gets its name from the Garden Route National Park that it covers. It includes a lush and diverse vegetation. Explore some of our many lakes, mountains, forests, and beaches with toodoo.
