A great
way to get to know the Port Alfred CBD is to take a leisurely stroll around
town. Collect a free booklet from the tourism office. (046 624-1235)
Obtain
a temporary fishing licence from the Post Office and catch some fish off
the pier or river banks. (046 624-1414)
Enjoy
the comfort of your Shelly Beach Cottage to read a good
book, rent a couple DVDs or sip a tall cold drink while watching the ocean
from the deck.
Take
a swim at Kelly's Beach or wade in the rock pools.
Visit
Port Alfred's indoor heated pool. (046 624-9019)
Take
a stroll along our endless, pristine beaches.
Pay
a visit to the Farmer's Market at Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Nursery,
Main Road in Bathurst (every Sunday 09:00-12:30)
Play
tennis at the municipal tennis courts behind the Civic Centre.
Play
golf at the famous Royal Port Alfred course. (046 624-4796)
Take
a trip out to sea with the NSRI. (083 212 1277)
Play
bowls and croquet.
Enjoy
the comfort of your Shelly Beach Cottage to braai a juicy
Texan Steak, or invite friends for a get-together.
Take
a cruise on the Kowie River. (046 624-1727)
Visit
Africa Taxidermy in Hallier Road (046 624-5001)
Rent
a mountain bike and test your power on the hills. (082 854 5988)
Need
to catch up with some office work? Rent a temporary office at The Buzz Works
in Lambert Road. (083 376 2255)
Join
a spinning class at Quake Gym. (046 624-5184)
Go
dune boarding on the beaches.
Picnic
on the river bank.
Enjoy
the comfort of your Shelly Beach Cottage to observe the
Koi Pond; Koi fish are beautiful to behold, they are brightly colored and
swim through the water with such grace and confidence.
Explore
the antique and junk shops around town.
Visit
our local Home Industry shop for scrumptious fare.
Book
game drives at the tourism office. (046 624-1235)
Go
shopping. Port Alfred offers a wide variety of both local and national retailers,
including the new Rosehill Mall just past Beaver's on the PE road.
Have
a drink and chat with the locals at The Lounge Square Gallery
(046 624-1445) or experience fine dining at one of the many excellent restaurants
in town.
Take
a stroll down Princess Avenue to the Postmaster's Village; enjoy a glass
of wine with a cheese platter, coffee and cheesecake or quiche, view works
of art, get your hair done, or treat yourself to many other offerings.
Meander
down Van der Riet Street for a truly local shopping experience: snazzy clothing,
unusual gifts, fresh flowers, antiques, bric-a-brac, deli delights, coffee,
cake, eateries, home decor, rugs, upholstery, professionals and a whole
lot more.
Get
connected at one of Port Alfred's Internet Cafes.
Take
in a day of relaxation and pampering at the various spas and hydros.
Don
a new hairstyle There are half a dozen excellent salons to choose from.
Rent
some DVDs.
There's
nothing quite like fresh fish & chips or fish cakes made while you wait;
visit The Fish Shop in Wharf Street.
Canoe
up the Kowie. It is worth the day trip.
Buy
a sand-board from D&A Timbers (046 624-1103) and go for it down the
magical dunes at East Beach.
Visit
the Kowie History Museum. (046 624-4713)
Hunt
for great second-hand books from local book dealers.
Buy
a copy of the local newspaper Talk of The Town (every Friday). It's a fascinating
read about the town's goings on. There's also The Kowie Bugle, a free paper
that comes out every Thursday.
Cycling takes you along the countryside and through urban
areas. It is good for the environment and for the body. Mountain biking
also takes you to places where there are no roads.
