Located in
South Africa :: Western Cape (Garden Route)
:: Gouritsmond
Category:
Places :: Town Small
Gouritsmond is located in the Hessequa region, along the Garden Route in the Western Cape province, situated close to Still Bay and Albertinia. The town’s economy is well supported by agricultural activities (farming with sheep, cattle and wheat) and tourism. The town has good infrastructure and offers a supermarket, restaurants, accommodation establishments, ATM and tidal pool for kids’ entertainment. The seasonal Blue Flag status beach has become increasingly popular with holidaymakers and offer safe bathing experience, with many popular fishing sports further along the coast. The town is famous for its unique fynbos with three different walks through the Gourits Commonage where people can observe the indigenous flora and also the increasingly popular bird life. The Gourits River provides great opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, stand-up paddle boarding and other water sports. (Updated May-15)
Address : | Gouritsmond Tourism Office, Garden Route, South Africa | ||
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Contact : | Gouritsmond Tourism Office | ||
Cell : | +27(0)82 453 6332 | ||
Cell2 : | +27(0)82 762 5113 | ||
Email : | Click Here | ||
Website : | Click Here | ||
Cellphone Reception : | Good | Main Cellular Network : | Vodacom. MTN. Cell C. Telkom SA |
Tourist Information Telephone : | +27(0)82 453 6332 |
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Diving, Snorkelling, Water Skiing, Sea_Kayaking, Sailing, Whale or Dolphin Watching | |
More Activities : | Beach walks. Sunbathing & playing tennis. |
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AIRSTRIP:
Nearest light aircraft landing area is in Still Bay and Riversdale.
ESSENTIAL/EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Nearest Police station is in Albertinia +27(0)28 735 8040.
Nearest Clinic is in Albertinia +27(0)28 735 1045.
FISHING:
Fishing and Boat permits available at the Municipal Office +27(0)28 713 7855 or gourits@hessequa.gov.za. Gouritsmond is home to a Blue Flag beach, with a launching ramp
Sea trips per boat available, by appointment with local service provider.
GAS REFILL:
The nearest town is Riversdale +27(0)28 713 2466.
TOW-IN:
The Nearest Tow-in service can be found in Riversdale their telephone number is +27(0)28 713 1050/ +27(0)84 356 7884.