Things to do in Uniondale

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.

Discover the hidden shores of Victoria Bay Beach, just a short journey away from the scenic resort town of Wilderness. With both excellent surfing opportunities and safe tidal pools for children, this beach offers fun in the ocean for all ages. Cozy restaurants and a row of cottages by the beachfront add to the appeal of this quiet and pretty beach.

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.

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.

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.