Looking for something to do along the Sunshine Coast? We have developed a ‘bucket list’ of MUST DO items to complement any weekend or holiday itinerary. Download the list, print it and tick the items off for a jam-packed holiday!
101 Things To Do Around Port Alfred Bucket List
- Rent a Houseboat for a night of fishing or romancing on the Kowie – 083 461 3849
- Play golf at the Royal PA Golf Club – 046 624 4796
- Skiing and wake boarding, adrenalin-filled fun in the sun with Kowie Bunga – 060 873 5655
- Spoil yourself, have a full body massage at the River Spa – 046 604 3358
- Go on a nature walk, Port Alfred to Fish River Mouth – 082 391 0647
- Take the ‘poor man’s game drive’ by car, 12km west from Kenton (Ngcyo turn-off) through 5 game reserves. Ends back on R72.
- Get horse riding lessons or go for out-rides at Windsong Event Centre, near Kleinemonde – 083 564 0285
- Visit Garden Of Eaden, for the finest collection of bonsai, rocks, crystals, aloes and indigenous plants, PA – 066 598 1635
- Walk on the piers in Port Alfred – Mind the waves!
- Take golf lessons at Royal PA Golf Course – 046 624 4796
- Guided Stand Up Paddling Tours on the Kowie or Kariega Rivers with Kowie Bunga – 060 873 5655
- Go look for the Big 5 – Book an Addo National Park day trip with Outdoor Focus, PA – 046 624 4432
- Challenge a friend to a game of pool – Kenny’s Pub, 32 Cambell Str, PA – 079 766 6447
- Book a river cruise on the Spirit of Adventure at the Halyards Hotel, PA – 0861 748 374
- Visit the largest bamboo farm in SA, est 34km inland, Carey – 076 152 2927
- Join Three Sisters Horse Trails for a horse ride on the beach! – 082 645 6345
- Wet your whistle at the “Pig and Whistle” in Bathurst, the oldest pub in the country – 046 625 0673
- Go canoeing on The Kap River, 2,5 hour Canoe Trails and a picnic after at L’Aquila Lodge and river trails – 061 477 3477
- Love old tractors? Visit the Bathurst Agricultural Museum – 079 987 9507
- Spend a day in Grahamstown, visit the Observatory and take pictures of the lovely Chapels.
- Bird watching with professional Anne Williams – 046 675 1976 or 083 719 4950
- Take the family on a self-drive or skippered Houseboat day trip up the Kowie – 083 461 3849
- Visit Quinn Sculpture Garden in Alexandria – 046 653 0121 or 082 770 8000
- Never been to a dairy farm? What a great experience for kids! Book with Carey – 076 152 2927
- Spend the day at Mansfield Game Reserve, just North of PA. Have a braai and swim in the pool while the kids play in the sun – 046 624 8199
- Bathurst is filled with history, antiquities and oddities. Do a self-guided walk, map available at Village Green.
- Book a Fat Bike Beach Tour, PA – EL. Jason – 072 015 8418
- Want to learn how to Scuba dive? Call Outdoor Focus, PA – 046 624 4432
- Visit Dias Cross near Boknesstrand. Walk along the bay from Boknes lagoon. Take water.
- Take a boat cruise up the Kowie on board the Lady Biscay – 073 162 1611
- Go birding in the The Kap River Conservancy, amazing riverine forest and breathtaking views of the Fish River Valley from L’Aquila Lodge – 061 477 3477
- Visit renowned artist Richard Pullen’s pottery studio in Bathurst, for that perfect piece – 046 625 0166
- Play a game of bowls at the Kowie Sports & Bowling Club – 046 624 4732
- Play squash, Kenton – 046 648 1310, PA – 046 624 4532
- Visit Horns Up Restaurant and River Pub (December only) via boat or car, 5km up the Kariega river from the Kenton slipway.
- Go enjoy a Pizza on the Cliff Top Pool Deck at L’Aquila Lodge, sit next to the infinity pool’s 140m above the Kap River – 061 477 3477
- Book a Houseboat and 2 Slow-Tubes, and enjoy the river at a snail’s pace – 083 461 3849
- Go deep-sea fishing from Port Alfred with N Pursuit Fishing Safaris – 083 453 5926
- Learn to surf, get lessons from Shaka Surf School, PA – 082 335 4764
- Visit Camelot Spa for relaxing treatments or to buy a gift card, PA – 046 604 5400
- Play tennis, Kenton – 046 648 1378, PA – 082 329 3399
- Visit Bram’s on the Wharf in the historic Wharf street in PA. A must do item! 082 903 1641
- Bonsais and succulents galore at Blompot Kreations – 083 461 3849
- Book a romantic couples game drive at Mansfield Game Reserve, PA – 046 624 8199
- For a floating good time, visit the Sandbar floating restaurant in Bushman River – 046 648 2450
- Enjoy a wood-fired pizza at Guido’s, overlooking the Kowie River mouth, PA – 046 624 5264
- Rent a canoe and explore the Kowie – Outdoor Focus, PA – 046 624 4432
- Book lunch at the Ploughman Pub in Bathurst – 082 539 3662
- Paintball, canoeing, sunset cruise on a barge and more at Mpekweni Beach Resort – 040 676 1026
- Go on a mohair farm tour, an amazing experience for young and old. Carey – 076 152 2927
- Go for a meal, game drive or spa treatment at Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve, PA – 083 616 0605
- Search for the Boiler Wreck from the 1884 Osborene, EST 500m from east beach parking lot, PA
- Movie and gaming Rentals, Coffee Shop, Internet Cafe and more at Palms Video, PA – 046 624 2182.
- Take a dip in the heated Port Alfred Indoor Pool, PA – 079 312 4356
- Windy day? Go fly a kite! Rentals at Outdoor Focus, PA – 046 624-4432
- See the world’s Tallest pineapple at Summerhill Farm in Bathurst – 076 152 2927
- Treat the family to amazing waffles and milkshakes on the beach at Wafflezone, PA West Beach parking – 046 624 5264
- Visit Relix & Things for all your antiquities and oddities in Bathurst – 076 349 2246
- Kayak along the Kariega River – kayak rental at Woodlands Kenton.
- Surprise the family with a day trip to Sibuya Game Reserve – 046 648 1040
- Book a Mani or Pedi at Enchante Beauty Salon, PA – 082 713 8305
- Visit Black Rock Restaurant and Fun Centre on Mansfield Private Game Reserve (15 Dec – 06 Jan). Visit by boat or by car – 046 624 8199
- Treat the family to handcrafted Italian ice creams and sorbets at the Lucky Bean Cafe in Bathurst – 082 853 4109
- Are you a keen birder? Let Kowie Bunga take you on a search for rare local birds – 060 873 5655
- Go visit the Great Fish Point Lighthouse, 25km east of PA.
- Visit the Fishing Academy for local bait advice and tackle rental – 083 482 8503
- Climb a tree – when last did you climb a tree?
- Explore the dunes at Boesmansriviermond and discover the secret Shelly Bay in Kenton, a must-do!
- Snorkel the Coastal Reefs & explore the resident marine life with Kowie Bunga, PA – 060 873 5655
- Take your dogs for a walk on the beach. Remember your leash (its law), and please clean up after them.
- Visit the Royal St Andrews Hotel’s Highlander Pub and Thistle Restaurant, PA – 046 604 5400
- Have a riverside braai at the Pig Pens near the Kowie River mouth, PA
- Go horse riding with Outdoor Focus, PA – 046 624 4432
- Rent a canoe at the Halyards Hotel and paddle or fish upriver, PA – 0861 748 374
- Sort out your tackle box and get some drop-shot lures and tackle from Sports n All, PA – 046 624 5498
- Rainy or windy? Rent a DVD from Palms Video, get some popcorn and wait for the bad weather to blow over. PA -046 624 2182
- Rent a Houseboat for a night of fishing or romancing on the Kowie – 083 461 3849
- Visit Curiosity Shoppe in Bathurst for unusual gifts and African Curios – 046 625 0066
- Looking for local MTB trails? Call Woodlands in Kenton on 046 648 2867
- Explore the caves along the train track next to the police station, PA
- Learn to surf, get lessons from Kowie Bunga, PA – 060 873 5665
- Go for a hike or drive down to Waters Meeting in Bathurst and have a picnic.
- Enjoy some cake and tea at the Historical Morley House – 046 625 0019.
- Climb one of the tallest dunes in the area, 300m east of the Kowie River Mouth. Take drinks and dune boards!
- Have a drink on the Halyards pool deck, PA – 0861 748 374
- Visit the pigeons and enjoy the food, awesome view and vibe at BBG’s, Bushmans – 046 648 3762
- Walk along the beach to the HUGE dunes at Kwaaihoek, West of Boesmansriviermond – take a dune board!
- Beat the stress of how you’re going to pay for the holiday, with a session of relaxation at the River Spa – 046 604 3358
- Have a picnic in the pristine Alexandria Forest, after driving ‘the Green Mile’. Start at the 4-way at Boknes strand, hook a right.
- Visit the Port Alfred Museum, and Bathurst Agricultural Museum with its huge collection of old tractors.
- Learn to sand board, rent boards from Outdoor Focus, PA – 046 624 4432
- Walk from Riet River to the 3 Sisters for a picnic and good fishing. It’s quite a walk, so be prepared.
- Watch all major sporting events on the big screens – Kenny’s Pub, 32 Campbell Str, PA
- Richmond House Museum – get a peek into the colonial South Africa of yesteryear – 046 624 4878
- Find local Geocaches, just download the App first.
- Knee Boarding and Disc-Go – Adrenalin filled fun in the sun with Kowie Bunga, PA – 060 873 5655
- Try the delicious treats at The Bakery, Kenton on Sea – 074 102 3188
- Float up the Boesmans River on an incoming tide.
- Relax at Afrika Kusini Aroma Day Spa, Kenton on Sea – 046 648 1139
- Horse riding on the beach with Beachcomber Horse Trails – 083 281 3322
- Fine dining at Kingston Farm, Shaw Park rd, Bathurst – 083 262 4813
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