Plettenberg Bay Tourism

07/11/2024

*NEW 🪸🥘🥂 Unveiling Amelia's at The Plettenberg!
The Plettenberg Hotel has unveiled its new-look restaurant which is destined to become a popular new Plett venue not only for resident guests but also for casual diners booking for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner.
The restaurant – Amelia’s at The Plettenberg – was reimagined in design and interiors by Dawn Dickerson, Carmel Naude and Tammy Fourie of HotCocoa Interiors & Design. The same team was also responsible for the new look of The Conservatory Restaurant at sister hotel, The Cellars-Hohenort in Cape Town, which opened last year. Take a look inside & outside - and, of course, explore the new menu!

Amelia’s is The Plettenberg's new-look restaurant destined to become a popular new Plett venue with unrivalled prime position above the rocks.

06/11/2024

Experience the grace and thrill of world-class show jumping this weekend at the beautiful presents Callaho Warmblood Sport Horses Western Cape Rider’s Grand Prix Tour

6 - 10 November 2024 - an awesome few days out for the family, fans and equestrian enthusiasts!
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Join this exciting 5-day event featuring world class riders & top sport horses from around the country.
The jumping starts at 80cm, progressing to 1.50m, and will include Adults, Juniors & pony riders.
Saturday features the Riders Bronze Grand Prix Tour, Sunday promises some riveting competition in the Silver & Gold Grand Prix Tours as well as the Robberg Equestrian Cup.
Browse our family shopping village and enjoy a variety of food & beverages from the different stalls.
Come and watch 2024 South African Derby winner, Ronnie Healy, in action!
*Regretfully NO dogs allowed.



Learn more: https://www.plett-tourism.co.za/events/callaho-western-cape-riders-grand-prix/

01/11/2024

Congratulations to Plett favourites, Plett Villas on celebrating 25 years in business!
David, Linda, and their team hosted a wonderful evening celebrating Plett Villas 25th Birthday at Down to Earth Restaurant on the banks of the Bitou River: “They say it takes a village to raise a child; well it takes a village to raise a business too. Thank you to all those who joined us and those that wished us well,” said Linda Packwood.

Plett Villas has grown organically over the years. Their holiday rental division has gained a reputation of high-quality holiday rental properties and service and the business has expanded to include Plett Weddings and Plett Film which are both growing tourism industry sectors on the Garden Route.

For Plett Villas, it made sense – with their network of properties and connection with holidaymakers eager to settle or invest in the area – to develop the Real Estate division by bringing expert property practitioner, Debbie De Lange onboard.
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Plett Villas has grown organically over 25 years as a holiday rental division having a reputation of high-quality holiday rental properties.

31/10/2024

Wow - 15 years of international Blue Flag beach status for Robberg 5 Beach & 10 years for Lookout Beach! This year, Plett has retained a wonderful eight Blue Flags for the 2024/2025 season and the coveted Green Coast Awards for Nature's Valley for a 2nd year! Thank you, WESSA Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa and Blue Flag, and especially Bitou Municipality for your dedication to one of our most precious assets! Congratulations to Offshore Adventures for two Blue Flag boat awards!
Plettenberg Bay has been awarded 8 international Blue Flag Awards for the 2024/2025 season and a Green Coast Award for Nature’s Valley at the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) Blue flag and Green Coast Awards.

“Life in Plett revolves around enjoying our beautiful natural surroundings: the ocean, the beaches, the forests and mountains. That’s why we fight so fiercely to protect them. This vision is shared with our local Bitou Municipality, our marine activities and conservation initiatives,” says Patty Butterworth, CEO of Plett Tourism.

The coveted Blue Flag status is one of the world’s most recognisable voluntary eco labels awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators. Plett received full Blue Flag status for six of its beaches – Robberg 5, The Waves, Nature’s Valley, Lookout, The Dunes and Singing Kettle – and seal-swimming operator Offshore Adventures for its two boats. To qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained. Robberg 5 and Lookout beaches received special awards celebrating 15 and 10 years, respectively, in the Blue Flag programme which serves to highlight Bitou’s long standing commitment to excellence.

Blue Flags and a Green Coast accolade have been awarded to Plettenberg Bay for the 2024/2025 season. Six beaches and two boats were awarded.

24/10/2024

A GOOD READ | A Flock of Success - Bitou Birding Festival Takes Flight 🦉🪶🦩
What started as a dream to celebrate bird life and conservation blossomed into a well-supported event that drew in not only local enthusiasts but also birders from afar.
Visitors travelled from Gauteng and Plett even welcomed international guests from the Netherlands! This enthusiastic turnout underscored the growing interest in birding tourism and highlighted just how much people care about our feathered friends.
With over 460 tickets sold, we were thrilled to see more than 250 unique participants immersing themselves in all things bird-related. Some joined us for multiple events throughout the week, making the most of our wide array of birding activities. The birding walks were particularly popular, attracting many birders eager to explore the beautiful and diverse habitats of the Bitou region. Expert talks also captured attention, with topics like Birds and Raptors of the Bitou, Black Oystercatcher research, the Health Benefits of Birding, the success stories of our local conservation groups, and climate change’s impacts on bird populations.
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Birding Festival attendees included locals, birders from Gauteng & international guests from the Netherlands, totaling over 250 participants.

23/10/2024

Plett Summer starting to stretch its legs... Are you ready for a great adventure? We are! Can you recognise this iconic Plett beach from above? 😎🌊☀️🌞

23/10/2024

Exciting News! Eden to Addo Corridor Initiative and Robberg Coastal Corridor Protected Environment are featured in a new Africa-wide documentary!
JOIN RHIAN BERNING, IAN MICHLER, BITOU EXECUTIVE MAYOR JESSICA KAMKAM & others tonight at the Turning the Tide event at the Beacon Island Resort
Learn more about the documentary below.
Sam Chevallier, the expedition lead, set out to document the keystone people and keystone projects that are protecting and restoring biodiversity and ecological balance across southern and eastern Africa. Dubbed the Keystones Expedition, Sam explored the magnificence of the Robberg Coastal Corridor and chatted to local guide of the Inqua Trail, Snr Chief Justin Barnado of the Royal Inqua House, Kraal Robberg.

A documentary series that traversed 7 countries in Africa has featured the Robberg Coastal Corridor and Eden to Addo Corridor initiatives.

22/10/2024

8 November 2024 | Bitou Municipality Mayoral Golf Day
Working together with the Executive Mayor of the Bitou Municipality, Councillor Jessica Kamkam, the Plett Tourism Association is excited to extend an invitation for your business to become a valued sponsor of the upcoming Mayoral Charity Golf Day, taking place the 7th & 8th of November at Sky Villa Boutique Hotel and the Plettenberg Bay Country Club. We'd like to invite you to sponsor a hole or join a 4 ball. Learn more..

The Mayoral Golf Day is a Plett Charity Fundraiser golf event on 7-8 November 2024 at Sky Villa and Plett Country Club. Sponsor a hole!

22/10/2024

Plett Tourism would like to offer our warmest congratulations to Kay and Monty Vineyards on the recognition of their Champu 2017 with a Double Gold (a score in excess of 95/100) in The Amorim Cap Classique Challenge 2024. 🍾🥂🏆🏆
This award is considered South Africa’s most respected accolade honouring local, naturally-fermented sparkling wines and showcasing the incredible diversity of regional terroir to be found here. While heart-warming for Kay & Monty, they insist that this achievement also casts a worthy spotlight on all the vintners and viticulturists of Plettenberg Bay – the country’s smallest “Wine of Origin” production area! Learn more...

The Amorim Cap Classique Challenge 2024's Double Gold award has gone to Kay & Monty for their Champu Cap Classique (sparkling wine).

16/10/2024

Breaking news... Plett nominated as the World's Leading Beach Destination in World Travel Awards 🌊😎🐳 This is a first for Plett although we've been nominated 15 times as Africa's Leading Beach Destination. What an honour to be nominated among destinations like Hawaii, Thailand, The Maldives and more. A fantastic way to start the summer! Bitou Municipality, Plett Beach Watch and many other, thank you! VOTE FOR PLETT & FIND OUT MORE...

Plett has been nominated as World's Leading Beach Destination at the World Travel Awards after 15 years' nominations as Africa's Top Spot.

11/10/2024

We have a wonderful weekend lineup for you this weekend! You can feel summer in the air as the vibe picks up and the action gets underway for ⭐🌊😎
⭐ Netball 2024 Tournament at Kwanokuthula Stadium
⭐ Surf Cafe Plett celebrates it's 18th birthday! 🥳🥳🥳
⭐ Flip Flop Fridays at SLOPS Plett with DJ Mike
⭐ A Plett Penguin Release
⭐ Tannie Evita @ 89 at The White House
Have fun! Learn more: https://www.plett-tourism.co.za/gig-guide/

07/10/2024

What wonderful news! The Plett Environment Forum is thrilled to share that they have been awarded a WESSA Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa Small Grant to kick-start their Nature Park project in the Klein Piesang Valley.
This generous grant will greatly support efforts in acquiring essential equipment and planning for alien clearing in the valley as a first step of the project. The forum expressed their heartfelt gratitude to WESSA for their invaluable support and to Bitou Municipality for their ongoing advice and guidance. 🐢🌿
They said in a post on social media: “We are excited about the positive impact this project will have on our local environment and look forward to sharing more details as the project progresses.”

Klein Piesang Valley is to be the site of a Nature Park project after WESSA awarded a Small Grant to The Plett Community Environment Forum.

05/10/2024

PRESS RELEASE: Plett ARTS Festival round-up | A Gala of Creativity
he 11th annual Plett ARTS Festival provided a rich tapestry of creativity and culture for both residents and visitors alike, showcasing the extraordinary talent that exists in this small coastal community. On opening night, the Plett ARTS Twilight Meander down the Main Street stole the show with exhibitions, live entertainment and meet-ups popping up all along the street and a festive atmosphere that left a lasting impact.
The festival featured a captivating lineup of more than 70 different events, including performances, exhibitions, workshops, and talks. Renowned artists, both local and visiting, provided a dazzling platform for all to enjoy, and the vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings created an unforgettable experience for all.

Twilight Meander down Main Street Plett stole the show with exhibitions, live entertainment, meet-ups and an all round festive atmosphere.

04/10/2024

The Dr. Evil Experience delivers - rain or shine. What would September in Plett be without smiling mountain bikers about town - sometimes muddy and battered but always smiling!
The doctor’s orders for a mountain bike stage race stipulate the controllables – like smooth logistics, great food, and a thrilling route – but even Dr Evil cannot control the weather. Despite Leon Evans’ anti-rain dances (done in private of course), the 2024 Dr Evil Experience endured two rain-affected days. Mountain bikers are not made of sugar however and the weather conditions did not dampen the riders’ spirits.

Dr Evil MTB stage race endured two days of rain. Tom Byron won Solo Men’s and Robyn Hewlett took overall first in the women's category.

03/10/2024

New in Plett: Introducing "Slops Eatery" - across from the iconic dolphin circle Slops Eatery features an upstairs family-friendly dining space and a separate downstairs bar. The name Slops, a South African colloquial term meaning flip-flops, immediately transports one to carefree days with family or friends, lazy holidays and joyful memories.
Learn more about SLOPS Plett :

Slops restaurant in Plett has a family-friendly eatery upstairs with a downstairs bar. Enjoy crispy sourdough pizzas, grills and seafood.

02/10/2024

If, for some unknown reason, you haven't been inspired to hit the birding trails this week as the inaugural Bitou Birding Festival takes flight, there's still time! The festival has presented an incredibly varied lineup of walks on a self-drive map in addition to a number of birding activities including guided walks, guided canoe trail, expert talks, bird-inspired exhibitions, pelagic birding trips, Raptor Rescue Plett tours and bird netting, ringing, recording and releasing. The programme is simply packed with birding wonders and we know Plett's biodiverse natural attractions will deliver! The festival hub can be found at Kwendalo Wellness Farm (they've got a bird hide, too) or visit the website for all the information you could possibly need, and to book tickets.
www.bitou.birdingfestival.co.za/
Here are some highlights from today until the end of the festival:
🦉 Wednesday, 2 Oct
Mark Dixon talks about "Density and Distribution of African Black Oystercatchers in the Southern Cape" | Kwendalo Harmony Centre | 5.30pm for 6pm
🦉 Thursday, 3 Oct
Guided Birding Walk - Fynbos Private Nature Reserve | 6.30am for 7am
Guided Birding River Canoe Experience - Bitou River | 6.30am for 7am
A Guided Pelagic Birding Trip with Conserve Eden | Launch from Ski Boat Club | 6.30am for 7am
Mike Bridgeford talks about "Birds of the Bitou" | Kwendalo Harmony Centre | 5.30pm for 6pm
🦉Friday, 4 Oct
Guided Birding Walk - Nature's Valley Groot Rivier Boardwalk Trail | 6.30am for 7am
Guided Birding River Canoe Experience - Keurbooms River | 6.30am for 7am
Prof. Hendri Coetzee talks about Conservation Projects and Success Stories of NVT | Kwendalo Harmony Centre | 5.30pm for 6pm
🦉 Saturday, 5 Oct
Bird netting, ringing, recording and release with Dr. Mark Brown | Kwendalo | 5.30am - 7.30am
Guided Birding Walk - Robberg Nature Reserve | 7am for 7.30am
BOOK NOW: www.bitou.birdingfestival.co.za/

02/10/2024

01/10/2024

A night to remember at Plett ARTS Festival : The finale of the festival Jazz Meets Poetry with DJJAZZTRAINLIVE at Kasi Lyfstyle Tshisanyama