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CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

protector of the cape
Built between 1666 and 1679, the Castle is the oldest surviving building in South Africa. In 1664 there were renewed rumours of war between Britain and the Netherlands and they feared a British attack on the Cape. The Castle was planned from a central point with five bastions, named after the main titles of Willem, the Prince of Orange. The Western bastion was named Leerdam, followed in clockwise order by Buuren, Catzenellenbogen, Nassau and Oranje.

sunshine coast  - south africa

sunshine coast towns

sunshine coast attractions

• Nelson Mandela Museum & Bayworld Oceanarium - Port Elizabeth
• Supertubes Surf Spot - Jeffereys Bay
• Seal Point Lighthouse - Cape St Francis
• Kariega Game Reserve - Kenton-on-sea
The Sunshine Coast is the coastal route between  St Francis Bay and East London in the Eastern Cape. With more sunshine hours per year than any other part of South Africa, the warm Indian ocean and hundreds of kilometres of sun drenched golden beaches, this is a route that deserves its name. It also has more then a million hectares of malaria free game reserves.
JEFFREYS BAY:
"J-Bay" as it is known to the locals, is the premier surfing destination in South Africa and home to the Billabong PRO Surfing competition every July. It is rated in the top ten world best surfing spots, surfers from across the globe come to enjoy this paradise.
CAPE ST FRANCIS:
Named after the patron saint of sailors, is worth a visit for many reasons, not least of all its famed Seal Point Light House, built in 1873, and one of the highest stone and masonry lighthouses in the country - and it is the most southern point in the Eastern Cape
ADDO:
The citrus capital of South Africa, this farming community is home to The Addo Elephant National Park and situated a mere 45mins drive from Port Elizabeth. A stopover on any backpackers itinerary.
PORT ELIZABETH:
Fondly referred to as "The Friendly City". The city offers a diverse selection of attractions as the watersport capital of South Africa including eco-attractions, scenic nature trails, wildlife and cultural experiences, as well as 40 km of breathtaking coastline and beaches.
Algoa Bay Sunset
SUNSHINE COAST BACKPACKERS
• Full Stop - Cape St Francis
• Ubuntu Backpackers - Jeffreys Bay
• Island Vibe - Jeffreys Bay
• Jeffreys Bay Backpackers - Jeffreys Bay
• Helicopter Backpackers - Port Elizabeth
• Kings Beach - Port Elizabeth
• Lungile Backpackers - Port Elizabeth
• 1 Cora Terrace - Port Elizabeth
• The Hippo - Port Elizabeth
• The Station Backpackers- Port Alfred
• East London Backpackers - East London
• Sugarshack Backpackers - East London
• Orange Elephant Backpackers - Addo
SOUTH AFRICA BACKPACKERS SEARCH
• Addo Elephant National Park - Addo
• Addo Raptor And Reptile Centre - Addo
• Apple Express Train Ride - Port Elizabeth
• Bird Island Boat Cruise - Port Elizabeth
• St Francis Bay Links Golf Course - St Francis Bay
• Daniel Cheetah Sanctuary - Addo