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๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐: Ruiterbos ๐ŸŒฟFor a weekend that feels quieter, greener, and a little more tucked away, Ruiterbos offers a d...
20/06/2026

๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐: Ruiterbos ๐ŸŒฟ

For a weekend that feels quieter, greener, and a little more tucked away, Ruiterbos offers a different side of Route 12.

Take a scenic drive through Robinson Pass, keep an eye out for fynbos, proteas, and wide valley views, and enjoy the slower countryside atmosphere that makes this area feel so refreshing. You can also stop in at Eight Bells for lunch or spend time near Garden Route Safari Camp for a nature-filled outing. Ruiterbos is the kind of place where mountain air, country roads, and open scenery turn a simple drive into something memorable.

For more information:
https://visitmosselbay.co.za/route12/ruiterbos/

๐ŸŒธ ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐–๐š๐ฒFather's Day is the perfect excuse to slow down and make time for the moments that mat...
17/06/2026

๐ŸŒธ ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐–๐š๐ฒ

Father's Day is the perfect excuse to slow down and make time for the moments that matter most.

From breathtaking ocean views to memorable meals and relaxed seaside experiences, Mossel Bay offers the ideal setting for a day filled with appreciation, laughter, and togetherness.

Whether youโ€™re planning a leisurely lunch, a coastal walk, or a full day of treating Dad to something special, there are plenty of ways to make the occasion unforgettable. Bring the family, soak up the atmosphere, and create memories that will last long after the day is over. ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

For more information on specials, click here:
https://visitmosselbay.co.za/mossel-bay-specials/

For all upcoming events, click here:
https://visitmosselbay.co.za/events/

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒŠBryde Whale spotted this morning in Hersham.We love whale season. ๐Ÿ“ท Credit: Bernardino Marques ...
16/06/2026

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒŠ

Bryde Whale spotted this morning in Hersham.

We love whale season.

๐Ÿ“ท Credit: Bernardino Marques

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒŠWhale spotted in Dana Bay.What a spectacular sighting, an incredible display of whale tails in the air.Why...
12/06/2026

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒŠ

Whale spotted in Dana Bay.

What a spectacular sighting, an incredible display of whale tails in the air.

Why not make the most of whale season and book a trip with Mossel Bay Boat Adventures or Waterfront Charters Mossel Bay for the chance to spot these gentle giants up close?

๐Ÿ“ท Credit: Monica Wolmarans

๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐!The old Santos Pavilion stands watch, just as it always has.Framed by the bay and the gentle glide of sail...
12/06/2026

๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐!

The old Santos Pavilion stands watch, just as it always has.
Framed by the bay and the gentle glide of sailboats across the water, this Mossel Bay landmark reminds us that some places never lose their charm. While the years pass and seasons change, the spirit of the bay remains timeless.

As we head into a calmer season, thereโ€™s even more reason to visit Mossel Bay. From wine tastings and live entertainment to outdoor adventures and family-friendly events. Whether you're here for the history, the ocean views, or the vibrant local events calendar, there's always something happening along our beautiful coastline.

Photo credit: Trevor Kitching

For more upcoming events: https://visitmosselbay.co.za/events/

๐Ÿ“ Santos Beach, Mossel Bay

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐–๐š๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐Ž๐! โœจYour WINTER WANDER mug is available as from today and is packed with perks....
10/06/2026

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐–๐š๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐Ž๐! โœจ

Your WINTER WANDER mug is available as from today and is packed with perks.

Each mug contains:
๐Ÿ“ A Route 12 map with all participating establishments
๐Ÿฅค Three complimentary drinks vouchers
๐Ÿ† A shot at the grande giveaway

The Route 12 Coaster to Coaster Winter Wander is here to help you explore Mossel Bay in a whole new way.

Purchase your Route 12 mug, available now at Mossel Bay Tourism for just R80. While stock last.

For more information:
https://visitmosselbay.co.za/route-12-coaster-to-coaster/

๐–๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐!Whale spotted heading towards Glentana, quite close to the surf.We love whale season.
09/06/2026

๐–๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐!

Whale spotted heading towards Glentana, quite close to the surf.

We love whale season.

06/06/2026

๐‘๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐”๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐: Ruiterbos ๐ŸŒฟ

There is a quieter, more mountainous side to Route 12, and Ruiterbos captures it beautifully.

With the winding Robinson Pass, walking trails through the area, and proteas adding colour to the landscape, Ruiterbos offers a different kind of escape. It is a place of fresh air, open scenery, and slower moments, where the journey itself becomes part of the experience.

For more information:
https://visitmosselbay.co.za/route12/ruiterbos/

๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐: Friemersheim ๐ŸŒฟTucked into the countryside along Route 12, Friemersheim offers a weekend experience with h...
05/06/2026

๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐: Friemersheim ๐ŸŒฟ

Tucked into the countryside along Route 12, Friemersheim offers a weekend experience with heritage, creativity, and a quieter kind of beauty.

Visit the historic missionary church, explore the colourful Friemersheim mural paintings, enjoy a quiet countryside drive through the area, and spend time in nature at Butterfly Creek Bush Camp. Friemersheim is less about busy plans and more about heritage, scenery, and the kind of slower Route 12 atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer.

For more information:
https://visitmosselbay.co.za/route12/friemersheim/

๐†๐จ๐ญ ๐š ๐ญ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž? โœจYour WINTER WANDER mug is packed with perks. It contains:๐Ÿ“ A Route 12 map with all participa...
05/06/2026

๐†๐จ๐ญ ๐š ๐ญ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž? โœจ

Your WINTER WANDER mug is packed with perks. It contains:
๐Ÿ“ A Route 12 map with all participating establishments
๐Ÿฅค Three complimentary drinks vouchers
๐Ÿ† A shot at the grande giveaway

Your mission? Collect your mug, follow the coaster trail and complete the challenge. You'll find everything you need to know tucked inside.

Purchase your mug from the Mossel Bay Tourism office for just R80 from 10 June and let the sipping begin!

For more information:
https://visitmosselbay.co.za/route-12-coaster-to-coaster/

Address

Cnr Of Church And Market Street
Mossel Bay
6506

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27446912202

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