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Things to do in Knysna
A lagoon town between the forest and the Heads, known for its oysters.
About an hour east of George
Knysna is built round a wide lagoon that meets the sea between two sandstone cliffs, the Knysna Heads. Behind it lies the biggest indigenous forest in South Africa.
Spend a day on the water, eat oysters at the Waterfront or on Thesen Island, and a day in the forest or on the beaches either side of town.
Places worth your time in Knysna
The Knysna Heads
Viewpoint
The two cliffs at the mouth of the lagoon. Drive up the Eastern Head for the view of the channel.
Featherbed Nature Reserve
Nature reserve
On the Western Head, reached by ferry across the lagoon, with a walk down to the caves and the sea.
Knysna Lagoon
Boating
Boat cruises, kayaking and sailing on the lagoon, past Leisure Isle and up to the Heads.
Waterfront and Thesen Island
Eat & drink
Restaurants on the water, and the oysters Knysna is known for.
Knysna Forest
Hike
Walks and cycle trails through tall indigenous forest, and the old gold-mining village of Millwood.
Brenton-on-Sea
Beach
A long beach on the far side of the lagoon, quiet and wide.
Noetzie
Beach
A small beach east of Knysna, known for its castle-like houses above the sand.
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