Marion’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Featherbed Co
MV John Benn Cruise
Knysna Elephant Park
Jubilee Creek picnic site and walk
Brenton-on-Sea
Garden of Eden
Food scene
Tapas & Oysters
31 Safron LaneFreshline Fisheries
Thai Eatery Restaurant
42 Main RdPackwood Wine and Country Estate (Pty) Ltd
WHE+
Long StreetDRYDOCK FOOD CO
Waterfront Drive34 Degrees South
Shop 19 Knysna WaterfrontThe Farm
Old Cape RoadOaks on Main
28 Main RdExperiences
Hire a bicycle and a guide to see the Knysna Forest on single tracks the way locals do or cycle to the Heads or Leisure Isle to some awesome sights
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KNYSNA CYCLE WORKS
Auction Mart AvenueHire a bicycle and a guide to see the Knysna Forest on single tracks the way locals do or cycle to the Heads or Leisure Isle to some awesome sights
Neighborhoods
Thesens Island was once a wood milling factory now converted to luxury holiday accommodation, art galleries, museums and restaurants.
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Thesen Island
Thesens Island was once a wood milling factory now converted to luxury holiday accommodation, art galleries, museums and restaurants.
A natural island where a lighthouse was built to guide ships through the head's channel. Now an upmarket community of holiday homes for the rich and famous. A tea room which serves light meals and a shop selling seasonal collectables.
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Leisure Island
A natural island where a lighthouse was built to guide ships through the head's channel. Now an upmarket community of holiday homes for the rich and famous. A tea room which serves light meals and a shop selling seasonal collectables.
The east and west buttress guards the channel between the Atlantic ocean and the lagoon. There is a view point at the top of the East head and a restaurant at the bottom where one can view the occasional yacht passing through the heads.
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The Heads
1 View PointThe east and west buttress guards the channel between the Atlantic ocean and the lagoon. There is a view point at the top of the East head and a restaurant at the bottom where one can view the occasional yacht passing through the heads.
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Cómo moverse
No Uber service
If you are shuttling into Knysna, keep in mind that there is no Uber service.
Qué empacar
Only drink bottled water
We source our water from local rivers and dams. Due to recent water shortages the water sometimes is yellowish as it passes through our forests and is natural stain with forest foliage. Best to avoid drink the water from our taps.