Port Alfred

By car

From Port Elizabeth take the N2 east then the R72 along the coast via Kenton.
From East London take the R72 south-west along the coast.
From Grahamstown take the R67 south via Bathurst.

Port Alfred is small enough that the entire town can easily be covered on foot. It is a pleasant walk from town along the west bank of the Kowie River to the beach (via Causeway and Beach Road). There are beaches on the eastern side of the Kowie River mouth as well but these are quite a bit further as you have to walk around the Royal Alfred Marina.

• Kowie Museum

  phone: +27 82 433-5662

• The Great Fish Point Lighthouse

  phone: +27 46 675-1067

• Kap River Nature Reserve

  phone: +27 46 624-1140

Boating and cruising

• Halyards Boats

  phone: +27 46 604-3300

• Boat Registrations

  phone: +27 46 624-4587

• Kowie River Cruises

  phone: +27 46 624-1727

• Let’s Go Cruises

  phone: +27 46 624-1866

• Lightleys Holiday House Boat

  phone: +27 44 386-0007

• Predator Charters

  phone: +27 82 495-9971
  Deep sea charters

• Outdoor Focus

  phone: +27 46 624-4432

• Kowie Canoe Trail

  phone: +27 46 624-4432
  1-3 day trail

Fishing - Whether you prefer reef, river, estuary, deep sea or coastal fishing, there are plenty of incredible locations within the Sunshine Coast to choose from. Port Alfred is famous for being the third largest “line fishing port” in South Africa.
Diving - The shores of the Sunshine Coast are host to the most unique diving experience in the Eastern Cape. This part of the coast is famous for soft coral reefs, numerous wrecks that dot the shores and the incredible “Lunar landing” where crayfish in the hundreds live and breed.

Horse riding and hiking trails

• Three Sisters Horse Trails

  phone: +27 82 645-6354
  In Kleinemonde.

• Horse Shoe Bend Reserve

  phone: +27 46 624-1140

• Kap River Nature Reserve

  phone: +27 46 624-1140

Golf

• The Royal Port Alfred Golf Course

  phone: +27 46 624-4796
  The Royal Port Alfred Golf Course has a sea view you will never forget. This 18-hole course was laid out between 1907 and 1915 and was given royal status by King George V.

• The Fish River Sun Golf Course

  phone: +27 40 676-1101
  40 km away from Port Alfred.

• Green Fountain Farm Resort Driving Range

  phone: +27 46 624-5859
  Situated between two great golf courses is the Green Fountain Farm Resort Driving Range. They offer a full driving range, an immaculate putting green and a practice bunker.

Game viewing

• Kariega Game Reserve

  phone: +27 46 636-7904

• The Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar

  phone: +27 46 624-5778
  address: The Anchorage, Gluckman Rd
  The locals' favourite - beautiful setting on Demper's Lagoon. Excellent food and laidback atmosphere.

• The Lounge @ The Square - Popular, modern club for students
• Beach Club - A typical coastal pub with a beach feeling, and it often has fun promo events.
• Roxy - Club right on the beach front.
• Highlander - Typical British style pub. Good food too.
• Barmuda - Cocktail bar on the bank of the Kowie River

• Portofino Guest House

  phone: +27 46 624-2223
  address: 18 Park Rd
  Overlooks the Royal Alfred Marina and the bustling small boat harbour, and has breathtaking ocean views from their deck. Outdoor pool set in tranquil gardens. 11 rooms, with air-conditioning, en suite shower, toilet and basin. Cold buffet spread & hot plated English breakfast, tea and coffee: 7:45AM to 9AM.

• 4Carnoustie

  phone: +27 46 624-3306
  address: Atherstone Rd

• Green Fountain Farm Resort

  phone: +27 46 624-5859
  address: Atherstone Rd
  Green Fountain Farm Resort is perfectly situated on the Sunshine Coast in beautifully appointed thatched chalets, fully equipped for self catering.

• Drop Anchor Guest Cottage

  phone: +27 46 624-3376
  address: Atherstone Rd
  Self catering, free standing, secure cottage sleeping 4 persons near golf course, beach and village.

• Turning Tides B&B/SC

  phone: +27 46 624-4700
  address: Atherstone Rd
  A garden cottage and a studio (bedsitter), both of which are fully equipped for self-catering. Breakfast can be provided, if required. Turning Tides is situated close to Port Alfred's CBD, the Kowie River, and at least three restaurants.

• The Lookout Guest House

  phone: +27 46 624-4564
  address: 24 Park Rd
  A 4-star guest house with stunning views of the river, marina, and the ocean. Self-catering option is also available.

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