Herolds Bay
Heroldsbay is a beach resort 18km east of George and boasts a safe swimming beach, a tidal pool with natural rock pools, whale and dolphin watching and exciting coastal walks. The well known Oubaai Golf course is set on one of the ridges overlooking the ocean. This is a perfect holiday destination for young and old. The beautiful, secluded bay called Herold’s Bay has held an allure for holiday makers since time of old. Sketches and photographs in the George museum tell of ox wagons filled with tents, goods and servants, camping out on the beach itself. Today the bay is no less of an attraction and surfing, fishing and swimming, sheltered from the south easterlies that can blow on the coast, make this a favourite destination. Only 15 kilometres from George, the bay literally nestles in a sheltered rocky cove with a wide stretch of beach and inviting waters. The little village of Herold’s Bay has short of 100 homes, making it something of a hamlet in much the same way that Llandudno in Cape Town has managed to retain its village appeal. Certainly this isn’t a humming spot. If you’re after bright lights and the clatter of the city, then Herold’s Bay isn’t the holiday for you. But for those after a complete break and the chance to unwind, Herold’s Bay will not disappoint. Herolds Bay There are a serious number of activities one can do from here. The Oubaai golf course, the first Ernie Els signature golf course in the country - is an 18-hole course built around the natural landscape between the Gwaing River Valley and the Indian Ocean. The Outeniqua Choo-Choo is one of the few remaining steam trains in the country and travels between George and Mossel Bay, providing one of the most enjoyable and scenic rides in the heart of the Garden Route. The beautiful coastal fynbos in and around Herold’s Bay makes for some wonderful walks and trails, a fantastic area for spotting birds, and when the time is right, dolphins and whales. Herolds Bay Tourism Office Information Web address: http://www.visitgeorge.co.za Telephone: +27 (0)44 801 9103
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