Things to do in Harkerville

Stay in Plettenberg Bay and spend your days on Central Beach, one of the busiest beaches in Plett. Head here for thrills on the water, wildlife watching excursions and oceanfront restaurants. Pick up new skills such as surfing and scuba diving or simply soak up the South African sun on warm, golden sand.

Go hiking across a peninsula of striking rock formations and reach breathtaking lookout points at Robberg Nature Reserve. Spot majestic marine wildlife and flocks of colorful bird species. Visit a historic lighthouse and relax on secluded beaches. Robberg Nature Reserve sits on a headland at the southern tip of Plettenberg Bay and extends offshore for almost 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) into the Indian Ocean.

The rugged scenery and gem-hued waters of the Knysna Lagoon attract many visitors to this scenic part of South Africa’s famed Garden Route. View the rugged headlands, which mark the narrow entrance to the lagoon, follow hiking trails along the lagoon edge and step aboard a boat for a scenic cruise out on the lagoon.

Wander around the yacht-lined boardwalks of Knysna Quays for shopping in an atmospheric location, where boats of every size bob in the water around you. The picturesque waterfront is a prime location for hotels and lodges in the Garden Route town. Stay near the lagoon for quick access to the quays, where you can spend hours on spending sprees in malls or enjoy watersports on the tranquil lagoon.

Arch Rock, also known as Cathedral Rock, is a beachfront rock formation with a couple of intriguing openings. It is along part of a scenic trail in Keurboomstrand. Ocean waves lap the base of this natural phenomenon, which is said to have once held spiritual significance to indigenous people. Capture photos of the picturesque arch and the smaller hole above it that resembles a cathedral’s rose window.