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Plettenberg Bay Tourism Plett, it's a feeling! This is the official tourism account for Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. It is also the only town within a national park.

Welcome to Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay is a premier holiday destination situated on the Southern Cape coast of South Africa. Plett, as it is popularly known, has sweeping golden beaches, the iconic Robberg Peninsula, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, towering indigenous forests and unpolluted rivers, vineyards and w**e estates. Known as “Bahia Formosa” (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers, the “Plett feeling” is easy to experience. With its moderate climate and beautiful vistas over the Indian Ocean, Plett’s about lazy sun-filled beach holidays (on any one of our six Blue Flag beaches) and activities ranging from adrenaline to leisure. This includes hiking, mountain biking, abseiling, bungy jumping, sky diving, marine safaris, boutique shopping and w**e tasting. You’ll be spoilt for choice with some of SA’s award-winning restaurants, w**e farms and other lifestyle experiences. Plett is home to wildlife sanctuaries, game reserves, whale and dolphin watching, birding, canoeing and kayaking, sailing … and so much more. Situated between the hills covered with indigenous Fynbos and the Bitou River is the tranquil and rural village of Wittedrift, a bird and nature lover’s paradise. From Keurboomstrand to the Robberg Peninsula there are 15 kilometers of beaches punctuated by the river mouth and an island. The river, lagoon, bay and beaches are much used by fishing and boating enthusiasts and offer the best shore based whale watching of the area. The Crags is situated 20 kilometers from Plett central and has become one of the must see areas, with polo fields, wildlife sanctuaries, theatre and an abundance of art and craft offerings along its vibrant ‘Cruise the Crags‘ route. And once there, head down the scenic R102 to tranquil Nature’s Valley with its untouched indigenous trees, forest and beautiful pristine coastline for a glimpse of historical beauty. Further down the N2, nestled in the great forests lying at the feet of the fabled Tsitsikamma mountains is the quaint hamlet of Storms River offering teeming bird life, vast expanses of Cape flora, delicate eco-systems in wetlands and lagoons, gigantic trees and adrenaline pumping activities such as the world’s highest bungee jump and tree canopy tours. Whatever you choose, make sure to take advantage of all the Plett has to offer to experience that “Plett feeling”. Visit our offices at Melville’s Corner Shopping Center on Plett’s Main Street to find our more about what Plett has to offer! www.pletttourism.com

09/11/2026

Dear Matrics,
We wish you all the best with your final exams and your results.
It's always so rewarding to know that you've chosen our beautiful town to take your first steps in the next chapter of your lives.
When the exams are over, Plett is here to give you a warm welcome and a playground for making happy, lasting memories.
We'll see you soon 😎🌊☀️🎶🎵
📽 Plett Rage of course 🙌

01/11/2026

Groups of curious and enthusiastic birders were treated to an exceptional weekend at the .
Here's a group on a guided walk on the grounds of the festival hub,
With 5 unique biomes to explore, there was lots of anticipation for this year's birding festival.
Tag a friend who loves birds!

🌊 Where's South Africa's best self-catering accommodation? Right here in Keurboomstrand. BLOU in Keurbooms, perched righ...
30/10/2026

🌊 Where's South Africa's best self-catering accommodation? Right here in Keurboomstrand. BLOU in Keurbooms, perched right on the edge of the Indian Ocean, was recently recognised as the Best Self-Catering Accommodation in South Africa at the 2026 LUXE Hotel Awards! 🌊

​Inspired by decades of coastal holidays by the owners of Babylonstoren and The Newt in Somerset, BLOU features eight restored cottages designed with easy-going family getaways in mind. Three cottages look directly onto the ocean, while five surround a sheltered courtyard with milkwood trees, a swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Each cottage offers a well-equipped kitchen, a private braai area, and personal assistance from the Welcome House team.

​🌐 www.blouinkeurbooms.com

✉️ [email protected]

​📷 Photo credit: Babylonstoren

Environmental excellence is in full sail across Plett! 🌊🌿We are thrilled to celebrate our local eco-leaders recognized a...
27/10/2026

Environmental excellence is in full sail across Plett! 🌊🌿

We are thrilled to celebrate our local eco-leaders recognized at the special WESSA 100 Conservation Leadership Awards, honouring 100 years of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA):

🌱 Natures Valley Trust — Awarded the WESSA Award for Groups alongside a coveted Green Coast designation for the 2026/2027 summer season! For over 20 years, NVT has driven place-based conservation, applied research, community empowerment, and science-led environmental action along the Garden Route.

🍃 CapeNature — Honoured with the WESSA Award for Corporates for sustained, outstanding contributions to biodiversity conservation, ecotourism, community development, and environmental education across the Western Cape — including our iconic Robberg and Keurbooms River Nature Reserves!

A massive congratulations to WESSA on an extraordinary century of protecting South Africa’s wild spaces and coastline, and to our local champions leading the way! 🇿🇦✨

📍 WESSA also revealed international Blue Flags for the 2026/2027 season and we'll share those shortly.

Tag a friend who’d love this good news story! 👇

Great news for our ocean lovers and beachgoers! 🦈🌊🏖️​The Plett Shark Spotters are officially back on duty!​📍 October Ope...
22/10/2026

Great news for our ocean lovers and beachgoers! 🦈🌊🏖️

​The Plett Shark Spotters are officially back on duty!

​📍 October Operations:

​Beaches: Central Beach & The Wreck

​Hours: 07:30 – 16:30 daily

​From November through April, the team aims to expand coverage across five beaches (times and locations will be announced soon).

​👀 Please avoid swimming at night, at dawn or at dusk. Keep an eye out for flag signals at designated beaches and always follow instructions from spotters and lifeguards to keep our waters safe for everyone!



Once again, Plett restaurants prove that they can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in South Africa! Dineplan app...
18/10/2026

Once again, Plett restaurants prove that they can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in South Africa!
Dineplan app recently released their annual TOP 100 Reviewers' Choice Awards and we are so pleased to congratulate 5 Plett restaurants for their recognition, especially Hunter Hotels which received two placements for Plett and one in the Top 10! Congratulations
5/100 Tsala Treetop Restaurant
22/100 Newstead W**es
64/100 Zinzi Restaurant
65/100 Kay & Monty Vineyards
79/100 Bramon W**e Estate

Save this for later or tag a friend you're looking forward to dining out with this summer! 🥘🥗🥂☀️

16/10/2026

Our beautiful bay is like an episode of Blue Planet, everyday 🫍🫍
This week, whale watchers, beach goers and filmmakers were treated to the incredible battle for survival of a mother and calf Southern right as they were chased into the shallows by two orcas!
After a lengthy battle, where the orcas attempted to separate mother from calf and the mother fought relentlessly to protect her baby, the orcas moved off. Thanks to 👏
for sharing this video of the ocean's apex predator.
If you'd like to see more footage of this incredible encounter visit these Instagram pages:


Bet you wish you were here 😎

Birders beware, Plett is the birding destination everyone is talking about. Bitu Birding Festival returns 23 to 30 Octob...
11/10/2026

Birders beware, Plett is the birding destination everyone is talking about.

Bitu Birding Festival returns 23 to 30 October 2026. Browse programme & book on Quicket. 👈

One of the true joys of using Plett as your base to explore the region is how seamlessly you can move between ecosystems:

Afromontane Forests: Wander beneath towering, ancient canopies while listening for the rustle of the elusive Knysna Turaco or the flash of a Narina Trogon.

Vibrant Fynbos: Stroll through floral hillside trails in the Cape Floral Kingdom, surrounded by dazzling endemics like the Cape Sugarbird and Orange-breasted Sunbird.

Wetlands and Estuaries: Swap your walking shoes for a paddle. Drifting silently down the Bitou River in a canoe could get you up close with over 70 bird species before breakfast, including brilliant Half-collared Kingfishers along the reeds.

Deep Pelagic Ocean: Venture offshore into the wild marine territory of albatrosses and petrels—where you might even find yourself spotting marine mammals like the local pod of Endangered Humpback Dolphins or even Orcas.


Photos: Stephan van Wyk, Birds of Eden and Conserve Eden.

In Plett, the spring season sort of sidles in. You’ll simply wake up on a beautiful morning to find that the sun has ris...
06/10/2026

In Plett, the spring season sort of sidles in. You’ll simply wake up on a beautiful morning to find that the sun has risen, the calendar is full and the fynbos are in brilliant bloom. The air is fresh and fragrant, the ocean brilliant and blue, and there’s a feeling of bustle in the town that wasn’t there the day before. And what an October to be in Plett! Bitou Birding Festival, The Plett Games, Tour de Plett, Barrington's Oktoberfest and much more. Our events calendar & gig guide are updated regularly, so please do check out what's coming up and enjoy that Spring feeling!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/PlettEvents2026

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35 Melville's Cnr, Main Street
Plettenberg Bay
6600

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