The 4th Wonder of our world JEFFREYS BAY & ST FRANCIS CAPE ST FRANCIS, HUMANSDORP, JEFFREYS BAY, OYSTER BAY, PARADISE BEACH, ST FRANCIS BAY www.traveljeffreysbay.co.za
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 TOWNS IN THE JEFFREYS BAY & ST. FRANCIS AREA 2 MAPS 3 THINGS TO DO 5 PLACES TO SEE 7 PLACES TO STAY 9 USEFUL INFORMATION 14 The worlds best right hand surf break The Jeffreys Bay region is renowned for its gorgeous beaches, never ending summers, plentiful shells and is best known as the Surf Mecca of the World. The beautiful beaches are safe for bathing and provide endless excitement for water sports. Not far from Jeffreys Bay lies the charming town of St Francis Bay. It is known for its endemic white houses with either black tile or thatch roofs blending together with the Sardinian-style red tile roofs. Approximately half of the town is built around the largest web of manmade canals and waterways in Africa. Adjacent to St Francis Bay is the pastoral fishing village of Cape St Francis with its outstanding beach and historic Seal Point Lighthouse while Port St Francis is the harbour. Visit Oyster Bay, a town that caters for those who enjoy quiet time and relaxation. Explore this district with its beautiful beaches, rich wildlife and adventures - surf the waves or swim with dolphins, there is something for everyone in this picturesque and breathtaking Jeffreys Bay area. www.traveljeffreysbay.co.za 1
TOWNS IN THE JEFFREYS BAY & ST. FRANCIS AREA A S T O N B AY Situated between Jeffreys Bay and Paradise Beach, this area offers long stretches of untouched sandy beaches surrounded by protected nature reserves. Sightings of small buck, tortoises, a large variety of birds, rabbits and mongoose are part of every day life in this nature conservancy and the creatures are much loved by local home-dwellers. C A P E S T. F R A N C I S Cape St. Francis is renowned for its peace and tranquility. Nonetheless, surfers from all over the world flock to this coastal town in hopes of surfing a wave at the popular Seal Point. There are a number of nature reserves in the area, and another key attraction for the town is its lighthouse, which was established in 1878 and has since been declared a national monument. H U M A N S D O R P The pleasant town of Humansdorp can be found en route to Plettenberg Bay from Port Elizabeth. The Kouga Cultural Centre is a famous attraction due to its symbolism and portrayal of the African Renaissance. Tourism Information Centre Tel: +27 (0) 42 295 1361 J E F F R E Y S B AY The home of the perfect wave - situated between Port Elizabeth and the Garden Route is Jeffreys Bay, the soul of surfing in SA with a terrain of aloes, perfect points & classic reefs. Once a year the best surfers in the world get together for the annual Billabong Pro surfing competition at Supertubes. Tourism Information Centre Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2923 Web: www.jeffreysbaytourism.co.za O Y S T E R B AY What originally started off as a coastal farm before 1956, has since evolved into the small coastal town called Oyster Bay. Found 14km west of St Francis Bay, activities such as swimming, as well as rock, deep sea and surf fishing can all be enjoyed in this seaside town. P A R A D I S E B E A C H Paradise Beach promises a relaxing day on a pristine white beach, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life. The name itself, explains it all it really feels like paradise. Because of its wide and uncrowded beach, it s also a paradise for windsurfers and kite boarders with good wind all year round. S T. F R A N C I S B AY The charming holiday town of St Francis Bay is known for its endemic white houses with black roofs, either tile or thatch, together with Sardinian-style red tile roofs. It is set around the astonishing Marina canals, offers a delightful escape from the pressures of daily life, in a haven of peace and tranquility. Enjoy the glorious beaches, excellent water-sports, a leisurely lifestyle and the magical beauty of its unspoilt surroundings. Tourism Information Centre Tel: +27 (0) 42 294 0076 Web: www.stfrancistourism.co.za 2
OUR LOCATION S O U T H A F R I C A N C O N T E X T Johannesburg Pretoria Durban Eastern Cape Cape Town Port Elizabeth C A C A D U C O N T E X T KAROO BAVIAANS ADDO GRAHAMSTOWN SUNSHINE COAST Durban Cape Town TSITSIKAMMA JEFFREYS Port Elizabeth 3 INDIAN OCEAN
T H E J E F F R E Y S B AY & S T. F R A N C I S A R E A To Baviaanskloof TSITISKAMMA Seekoei River R62 To Cape Town N2 Kromme River R331 JEFFREYS R330 R102 Humansdorp Jeffreys Bay Aston Bay Paradise Beach R330 St Francis Bay Cape St Francis Gamtoos River Mouth INDIAN OCEAN N2 To Uitenhage R75 Port Elizabeth 4
THINGS TO DO The enthralling Jeffreys Bay boasts gorgeous blue flag beaches with plentiful shells - safe for bathing, water sports and fishing. The area offers everything from kite surfing on the Seekoei and Kabeljouws rivers to regular kite flying and a myriad of other water sports, including canoeing, sea kayaking, scuba diving and even some great angling from the rocks or out at sea. Game drives, mountain and quad biking and hot air balloon safaris are but some of the other exciting options to consider. F I S H I N G Whether you are into reef, river, estuary, deep sea or coastal fishing there are plenty of incredible locations to choose from within the Jeffreys Bay area. Boat Milady Deep sea fishing charters. Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 1896 Email: jbaytourism@telkomsa.net G O L F The highly rated St Francis Links is an extremely beautiful and challenging 18-hole, par 72 golf course which compares favourably with some of the best courses in the Cape. St Francis Links Golf Course Tel: +27 (0) 42 200 4500 St Francis Bay Golf Club Tel: +27 (0) 42 294 0467 Jeffreys Bay Golf Club 9 Hole (18 tee) Golf Course Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2532 Email: jbaygolf@aerosat.co.za 5
Swartenbosch Golf Club in Humansdorp 9 Hole (18 tee) Golf Course Tel: +27 (0) 42 291 0569 S A N D B O A R D I N G A big attraction, with dunes aplenty in the nearby Aston Bay. Jay-Bay Sandboarding Tel: +27 (0) 42 296 2974 / +27 (0) 72 294 8207 Email: jaybaysandboarding@hotmail.com S U R F I N G Be a spectator at the annual Billabong Pro surfing competition, watch surfers at Supertubes all year round or hit the waves yourself. With numerous surf schools, surf shops and surfboard manufacturers based in the town, there is no excuse not to learn. South Coast Surf School & Swim Club Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2923 H O R S E, H I K I N G & M O U N T A I N B I K I N G T R A I L S There are a number of small nature reserves in the area, such as the Kabeljous Nature Reserve, which is a walk-about reserve with a beach for swimming and excellent fishing spots, as well as bird watching. The reserve includes a 4 km hiking trail and its own flock of pink flamingoes. Nature lovers can also enjoy the Noorsekloof Nature Reserve, which runs through a popular residential area. Here you can look out for small buck and many birds while walking the 3 kilometre trail running alongside the stream, while breathing in the magnificent fragrances of indigenous fynbos. The Seekoei River Nature Reserve, situated on the Seekoei River estuary, is a bird watcher s paradise with hides overlooking the river. For the energetic, Jeffreys Bay can also be explored from the seat of a rented mountain bike. There are some exciting places to visit of which the waterfall, located just outside of town, is perhaps one of the best. The natural pools are refreshing to say the least, while the waterslide and cliffs from which to jump off is perfect entertainment for the more adventurous. Beach Horse Rides Papiesfontein Tel: +27 (0) 79 299 8080 Web: www.jeffreysbaytourism.com Eastern Cape Tours Tel: +27 (0) 82 824 3124 Web: www.easterncapetours.co.za Kouga Quad Adventures Tel: +27 (0) 82 921 1390 Web: www.quad-rides.co.za Oyster Bay Lodge Hiking Trails Tel: +27 (0) 42 297 0150 Web: www.oysterbaylodge.com 6
PLACES TO SEE People are drawn to the Jeffreys Bay area every year to enjoy the vast variety of activities on offer. Establishments well worth visiting include the Jeffreys Bay Surf Museum, the Shell museum and the Penguin Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre in Cape St Francis. C A P E S T. F R A N C I S HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSE The lighthouse, called Cape St Francis Lighthouse or Seal Point Lighthouse, was built in 1878 to warn ships of the dangerous reefs that stretch more than a kilometer out to the sea. It is the tallest masonry tower on the South African coast standing at a height of 27.75 metre. Although it is no longer in full operation, it is open to the public and guided tours of this historic lighthouse are available. Seal Point Lighthouse, Tel: +27 (0) 42 298 0180 PENGUIN RESCUE & REHABILITATION CENTRE The rehabilitation centre offers you the opportunity to view the vulnerable African Penguin up close and personal. Although the conservation focus is on the African Penguin, the centre deals with all sick, injured or oiled marine birds. St Francis Tourism, Tel: +27 (0) 42 294 0076 7
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PLACES TO STAY C A P E S T. F R A N C I S Beach Break, Tel: +27 (0) 42 298 0054 Cape St Francis Lifestyle Estate, Tel: +27 (0) 42 298 0054 Lyngenfjord House, Tel: +27 (0) 42 298 0444 J E F F R E Y S B AY A & A Cabanas, Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2923 A1 Kynaston B&B, Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2923 A1-Accommodation, Tel: +27 (0) 42 296 1845 Anchor Guesthouse, Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2923 Aquarius Guesthouse, Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2923 Artists Paradise Guest Farm, Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2108 9
Bakkie Fitment Centre, Tel: +27 (0) 42 295 1887 Beach Horse Rides Papiesfontein, Tel: +27(0) 82 574 9396 Brisan On The Canals, Tel: +27 (0) 42 294 1894 Brown Cafe Coffee Shop, Tel: +27 (0) 42 295 2777 Cob Creek Estate, Tel:+27 ( 0) 82 822 5315 Cycads On Sea Guest House, Tel: +27 (0) 42 294 0358 De Hof: Contact, Tel: +27 (0) 83 441 4911 Dolphin View Guesthouse, Tel: +27 (0) 42 296 0594 Eastern Cape Tours, Tel: +27 (0) 82 824 3124 Enchantment Tours, Tel: +27 (0) 42 296 2563 Gamtoos B&B, Tel: +27 (0) 42 283 0907 Greystone Guest House/B&B, Tel: +27 (0) 42 296 0616 Guesthouse Riverena, Tel: +27 (0) 83 231 4233 House Pinnaquin, Tel: +27 (0) 42 296 0008 Jeffreys Bay Tourism, +27 (0) 42 293 2923 Kouga Municipality, Tel:+27 (0) 42 293 2517 Kouga Quad Adventures, Tel: +27 (0) 82 921 1390 10
Lathita Expeditions, Tel: +27 (0) 41 373 7758 Loerie Ruskamp, Tel: +27 (0) 82 990 3028 Lombardini Game Farm, Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2073 Marina Sands No 30, Tel: +27 (0) 41 966 2896 Mount Ingwe Eco Tourism, Tel: +27 (0) 79 898 9504 Oasis Lodge, Tel: +27 (0) 42 294 0456 Offcamber Adventures, Tel: +27 (0) 41 955 5572 On The Bay Guesthouse, Tel: +27 (0) 82 600 8078 Potters Place, Tel: +27 (0) 42 299 3250 Sea Whisper B&B, Tel: +27 (0) 82 489 9114 Seaviews Holiday Resort, Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 1330 Sihambanani Travel & Events, Tel: +27 (0) 41 365 5118 Supertubes Guesthouse, Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2957 The View, Tel: +27 (0) 83 441 4911 Umzantsi Afrika Tours, Tel: +27 (0) 41 365 5118 O Y S T E R B AY Oyster Bay Lodge, Tel: +27 (0) 42 297 0150 Oyster Bay Beach Lodge, Tel: +27 (0) 42 297 0003 11
P A R A D I S E B E A C H Dolphin View GH, Tel: +27 (0) 42 296 2594 Homenet Phoenix, Tel: +27 (0) 42 296 1740 S T. F R A N C I S B AY Port St Francis Self Catering Apartment, Tel: +27 (0) 82 442 5282 Cycads on Sea Guest House, Tel: +27 (0) 42 294 0358 Thatchwood Country Lodge, Tel: +27 (0) 42 294 0082 12
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USEFUL INFORMATION For contact details for food and groceries, vehicles, home services, liquor, medical practitioners, nurseries & garden services, pharmacy, professional, cleaning, legal services, photography, security, timber decks, housing, health and beauty call the local or international telephone directory. Local telephone directory: 1023 International telephone directory: 10903 H A N D Y T R AV E L T I P S At the closest airport, get directions and information from marked information counters Stay alert and keep an eye on your valuables and luggage at all times Store your valuables and passport in the hotel safety deposit box When you go sight-seeing, plan your route beforehand Use registered and qualified tour guides. Contact tourism offices for a list of qualified tour guides Look out for stray animals on the road In the event of an accident, contact the police and emergency services immediately I M P O R TA N T N U M B E R S Police: 10111 or +27 (0) 42 293 1133 Fire Brigade: +27 (0) 42 291 0283 Ambulance: 10177 or +27 (0) 42 293 1311 Hospital: +27 (0) 42 291 0749 D I S T A N C E T A B L E 14
COME & EXPLORE THE OF OUR WORLD ADDO, BAVIAANS & THE GAMTOOS VALLEY, GRAHAMSTOWN, JEFFREYS BAY & ST FRANCIS, KAROO, SUNSHINE COAST, TSITSIKAMMA & THE LANGKLOOF Jeffreys Bay Tourism Tel: +27 (0) 42 293 2923 E-mail: jbaytourism@telkomsa.net Web: www.jeffreysbaytourism.org St. Francis Tourism Tel: +27 (0) 42 294 0076 E-mail: info@stfrancistourism.co.za Web: www.stfrancistourism.co.za www.traveljeffreysbay.co.za