Attractions in Knysna Central
Distances are from the town centre.
Millwood House Museum - Knysna, Garden Route
The Millwood House Museum, located in Knysna, serves as a fascinating window into the town's rich history, particularly its association with the timber and gold rush industries of the 19th century. The museum takes its name from Millwood, a historic gold-mining town located in the forested hills ...
The Waterfront Knysna Quays - Knysna, Garden Route
The Waterfront Knysna Quays is a vibrant and popular destination in the picturesque town of Knysna, Western Cape. Situated along the Knysna Lagoon, this waterfront complex offers a mix of shopping, dining and leisure activities, making it a hub for tourists and locals alike. Visitors can explore ...
Knysna Oyster Festival - Garden Route
The Knysna Oyster Festival is one of the Garden Route’s most beloved annual events, transforming the tranquil coastal town of Knysna into a vibrant celebration of sport, food, culture and community spirit every mid-winter. First launched in 1983 as the Knysna Winter Festival to attract visitors d...
Pledge Nature Reserve - Knysna, Garden Route
The Pledge Nature Reserve is a tranquil haven located in the heart of Knysna in the Garden Route, Western Cape. This small but diverse nature reserve offers a peaceful escape into nature, providing a sanctuary for local flora and fauna while offering visitors scenic walking trails and beautiful v...
Knysna National Lake Area - Knysna, Garden Route
The Knysna National Lake Area, located in the heart of the Garden Route, is a protected estuarine system famous for its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty. The lake is part of the Knysna Lagoon, which connects to the Indian Ocean through the iconic Knysna Heads, two sandstone cliffs framing the ...
Knysna Lagoon - Knysna, Garden Route
Knysna Lagoon, located in Knysna in the heart of South Africa's Garden Route, is a scenic estuary known for its natural beauty and biodiversity. Enclosed by the iconic Knysna Heads, two sandstone cliffs that guard the entrance to the Indian Ocean, the lagoon is fed by the Knysna River and offers ...
Knysna Golf Club - Knysna, Garden Route
Tucked away on the shores of the Knysna Lagoon and almost in the shadows of the looming Heads, lies the Knysna Golf Club. The club was originally founded in 1909 and only moved to its current location in Knysna in 1953. It started its existence as a 9 hole course and was made an 18 hole course in...
Simola Hillclimb, Knysna Speed Festival - Knysna, Garden Route
The Simola Hillclimb is an iconic motorsport event held annually in Knysna as part of the Knysna Speed Festival. Recognized as one of South Africa’s premier racing events, it draws drivers, car enthusiasts, and spectators from around the country to the picturesque Garden Route. The Hillclimb take...
Simola Golf Course - Knysna, Garden Route
The Simola Golf & Country Estate is a luxurious estate located in Knysna, nestled in the scenic hills of the Garden Route with panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains. This 18-Hole championship course, is a Par 72, 6318 metre course with a difference. Set in the beautifu...
Knysna Heads - Knysna, Garden Route
The Knysna Heads in Knysna are a pair of dramatic sandstone cliffs that guard the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon from the Indian Ocean. They are a major landmark in the Western Cape, renowned for their stunning natural beauty. The eastern head is easily accessible and offers breathtaking viewpoint...
Featherbed Private Nature Reserve - Knysna, Garden Route
The Featherbed Private Nature Reserve is a renowned eco-tourism destination located on the Western Head of Knysna, Western Cape. Accessible only by ferry, the reserve offers visitors an exclusive and serene natural experience. It spans across a lush coastal landscape, featuring pristine beaches, ...
Pezula Golf Club & Championship Course - Knysna, Garden Route
The Pezula Golf Club & Championship Course in Knysna, located on South Africa's scenic Garden Route, is a renowned golf destination offering stunning views and a world-class golfing experience. It is set within the Pezula Private Estate, overlooking the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean. The ...
Noetzie Beach - nr Knysna, Garden Route
Just east of Knysna, reached by a winding road through indigenous forest, Noetzie Beach is one of the Garden Route’s most enchanting and secluded coastal gems. Sheltered by rocky headlands and framed by lush greenery, the beach feels blissfully removed from the bustle of nearby towns. Its soft sa...
Goukamma Nature Reserve - Buffels Bay, Garden Route
To many in the Knysna area, the words unspoilt beauty and bountiful nature describe one place, the Goukamma Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area. The Nature Reserve, stretches between Buffels Bay and Groenvlei Lake near Sedgefield, covering an area in extent of 2500 hectares with the Marine R...
Prince Alfred's Pass - nr Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape
The Prince Alfred's Pass, connecting Knysna to Uniondale in the Western Cape, is one of South Africa's most remarkable mountain passes, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and engineering marvels. This historic pass, named after Queen Victoria’s second son, Prince Alfred, was constructed in the...
Outeniqua Hiking Trail - Garden Route, Western Cape
The Outeniqua Hiking Trail, located in the lush Garden Route of the Western Cape, is one of South Africa’s premier multi-day hiking experiences. Stretching approximately 108 kilometres, the trail traverses the stunning Outeniqua Mountains, offering hikers a journey through pristine indigenous for...
Homtini Pass - between George and Knysna, Garden Route
Homtini Pass lies 6th in the string of Seven Passes that fall between George and Knysna, the narrow, gravel pass covers 5km of wonderfully scenic driving, and decends to the river from which it takes its name. The pass ends at the Rheenendal Timber Mill and is also known as the Goukamma River Pas...
Harkerville Trail - between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
The Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail is one of the most stunning and challenging coastal trails in the Western Cape, located between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in the heart of the Garden Route. This circular, two-day hike stretches across rugged coastal cliffs, indigenous forests, and pristine be...
Groenvlei Lake (Lake Pleasant) - Sedgefield, Garden Route
Just 5 km east of the holiday town of Sedgefield you will find a unique lake, Groenvlei, sometimes referred to as Lake Pleasant. The lake is not large, maybe 4 km long and 1 km wide, it is also not deep, the maximum depth being around 3 metres with very few deep sections which go up to 5 metres d...
Sedgefield Lagoon - Sedgefield, Garden Route
The Sedgefield Lagoon in Sedgefield, located along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route, is a tranquil oasis known for its stunning natural beauty and biodiversity. This tidal lagoon, fed by the Swartvlei River, sits between the coastal forest and sand dunes, offering serene views and a peaceful en...