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Cape St. Blaize Cave

[caption id="attachment_6895" align="alignright" width="99" caption="The Cape St. Blaize Cave, directly below the St. Blaize Lighthouse"][/caption] The Cape St. Blaize Cave is an important archaeological site, and a popular point for whale and dolphin watching. It is situated in the cliffs below the Cape St Blaize Lighthouse. The Cave is significant for a number of reasons: George Leith excavated it in 1888 (making it one of South Africa’s earliest archaeological excavations), as did T. Rupert Jones (1899), and A.J.H (John) Goodwin (in the 1920s). ...read more

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Mossel Bay’s Historic Walk

[caption id="attachment_6892" align="alignright" width="99" caption="The Stone Church, Church Street (Number 54 on the Mossel Bay Historic Walk map)"][/caption] The Old Quarter of Mossel Bay is famous for its well-preserved historic buildings - many of which were built by stone masons from Cornwall (particularly the Donald, Carter, and Rogers families) who settled in the town in the second half of the 19th Century. The buildings were all erected in the period from about 1830 to the early 1900s, and include homes, commercial and municipal buildings, churches, schools, the Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, ...read more

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St. Blaize Hiking Trail

[caption id="attachment_6727" align="alignright" width="150" caption="The white-coloured Oystercatchers mark the way on the St Blaize Trail; their beaks point you in the right direction"][/caption] The St. Blaize Trail is a popular 13.5 km (6 hour) hike that follows the 30 metre contour along the cliffs westwards from the Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse. It begins at the Cave below the Lighthouse, and ends at Dana Bay (you can walk it in either direction), and is marked with the sign of the Oystercatcher (see photo). Parking is available at both the St. Blaize Cave ...read more

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Seven Seas Pleasure Cruises

Mossel Bay`s ultimate watersport destination. Whether  you want to enjoy an educational trip around seal island or a romantic sunset cruise. For a speedy yet gentle trip onboard our jetboat or an adrenaline filled wavecrashing experience, seven seas pleasure cruises and watersports can fulfill your needs. P.O.Box 606 Mossel Bay 6500 Cell: +2782 2977 165 E-mail: mamalindie@absa.co.za read more

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Skydive Mossel Bay

Tandem skydiving, skydiving training for newcomers, regular sport jumping, display jumps, scenic flights over the Mossel bay Peninsula. P.O.Box 2652 Skydive Hangar, Rooikat Street Aalwyndal Mossel Bay 6500 Cell: +2782 824 8599 E-mail: henk@skydivemosselbay.co.za Homepage: www.skydivemosselbay.co.za [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM9jV7cmuJU[/youtube] read more

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Capri Tours and Helicopters

Join us on any of many breathtaking helicopter flights offered daily from various sites along the beautiful Garden Route. We also offer a vast range of helicopter utility and charter service. 73 A Essenhout Avenue Hartenbos Heuwels Hartenbos 6520 Tel: +2744 695 0693 Fax: +2744 695 0693 Mobile: +2782 749 9042 / +2783 453 4326 E-mail: corne@caprihelicopters.co.za Homepage: www.caprihelicopters.co.za read more

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Maritime Museum

[caption id="attachment_6908" align="alignright" width="150" caption="The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex's Maritime Museum houses a full-sized replica of Dias' ship"][/caption] The Maritime Museum in the Dias Museum Complex houses a life-sized replica of the ship in which Bartolomeu Dias sailed round the Cape and landed in Mossel Bay in 1488.Other displays explore the story of the early Portuguese, Dutch and English navigators. On the upper level, a cultural display focuses on the heritage of Mossel Bay - the district and its people, from pre-historic times until today.   Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex Private Bag X1, Mossel Bay, 6500 1 Market Street, CBD, Mossel Bay Phone: +27 (0)44 691 1067 Fax: +27 (0)44 691 1915 Email: info@diasmuseum.co.za Homepage: http://www.diasmuseum.co.za Historical Background read more

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Billeon Surf & Sandboarding

Billeon Surf & SandboardingSurfing: We offer lessons, board rentals and manufacture quality surfboards. Lessons from R300pp for 2 hours. All gear supplied. Sandboarding: Tame SA's ultimate dune...Dragon Dune! From beginners to advance knights. From R350pp for 3hours. All gear supplied. P.O.Box 2628, Mossel Bay, 6500 Field Street, CBD, Mossel Bay Phone: +27 (0) 44-691 3811 Mobile: +27 (0) 82 971 1405 Email: info@billeon.com Email: teambilleon@gmail.com Homepage: www.billeon.com read more

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Bonniedale Holiday Farm

weg-ossewaroete-001-medium.jpgBack To Nature. The perfect overnight and  day-trip destination. Horse riding, 4x4 routes, hiking, mountain biking, khoi san rock art, rock pools, braai, fox "foefie" slide, historical Oxwagon Pass, natural fynbos, birding and stargazing. Off the R328, Hartenbos to Oudtshoorn, Ruitersbos Phone: +2744 695 3175 Fax: +2744 695 3175 Email: bonniedale@mweb.co.za Homepage: www.bonniedale.com horse-ride-medium.jpg read more

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Botlierskop Game Reserve

Botlierskop Game ReserveBotlierskop Private Game Reserve is situated just off the N2 as you approach Little Brak River in the heart of the Garden Route. Various activities can be enjoyed such as a 3 hour guided game drive with more than 26 different animal species, bush walks, elephant back rides, horseback safaris and helicopter flights. Or you can stay overnight in the luxury tented accommodation situated on the river banks. Conditions apply.  P.O. Box 565, Little Brak River, 6503  Phone: +27 (0)44 696 6055  Fax: +27 (0)44 696 6272 Email: info@botlierskop.co.za Homepage: www.botlierskop.co.za read more

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