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South African Tourism from South Africa · CC BY 2.0Donkin Reserve
A stone pyramid and lighthouse on the hill that looks over Algoa Bay.
Discover the storyCoastal light, public art and unexpected stories beside the bay. / CHAPTER 07
Gqeberha.
Coastal light, public art and unexpected stories beside the bay.
GET TO KNOW THE SKYLINE
Every landmark
has a story.
The shapes you recognise.
The stories you haven’t heard.
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NJR ZA · CC BY-SA 3.0Bayworld
A museum of regional natural and cultural history beside the beachfront.
Discover the story
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Nick-D · CC BY-SA 4.0Boardwalk
A hotel and entertainment precinct on the Summerstrand beachfront.
Discover the story
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Ngrund · CC BY 2.0Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
The 2010 World Cup stadium beside North End Lake.
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Suzi-k · CC BY-SA 3.0Route 67
A public-art walk of 67 works marking Mandela’s 67 years of public life.
Discover the storyBEYOND THE POSTCARD
Find your kind
of somewhere.
Art, green spaces, a good night’s sleep.
Make a little room for discovery.
4 places to discover
Parks & zoos
Donkin Reserve
A hilltop public space with a lighthouse, stone pyramid and views across the bay.
Entertainment
Bayworld
Regional natural and cultural history in a museum complex near the beachfront.
Lodging
Boardwalk Hotel
A beachfront hotel in the Boardwalk precinct near the bay’s coastal attractions.
Entertainment
Route 67
A public-art and heritage route connecting the city centre to the Donkin Reserve through stories of South African democracy.
A DAY, YOUR WAY
A little plan.
Room for the unexpected.
A few ideas to get you going in Gqeberha.
Pick a stop. Make it yours.
An editorial starting point. Check opening days, travel time and bookings before setting out.
Donkin Reserve
A hilltop public space with a lighthouse, stone pyramid and views across the bay.
Plan a visitBayworld
Regional natural and cultural history in a museum complex near the beachfront.
Plan a visitRoute 67
A public-art and heritage route connecting the city centre to the Donkin Reserve through stories of South African democracy.
Plan a visitYour picks stay in this browser. No account needed.
View & arrange my dayCURIOSITY DOESN’T STOP HERE
Keep exploring.
09 / 12Mpumalanga
Mbombela
Follow river paths, ancient stone and the warmth of the Lowveld.
10 / 12Limpopo
Polokwane
Northern Sotho heritage, local art and a gateway to Limpopo.