Enjoy The View
Take a drive up to the Eastern Heads View Point for a panoramic view of
the town, the lagoon and the Indian Ocean.
Go on a Lagoon Cruise - a number of ferry trips around the lagoon
are available daily, weather permitting. Most trips take approximately
one and a half hours. Tickets and current rates are available
at the boarding places.
Specialised cruises are also available. Contact the ferry company for details:
Knysna Ferries 044 382 5520
Rivercats 044 382 1693/7
Oyster Belle 082 493 2504 The
John Benn 044 382 1693/7
What
To Do
Take
a scenic drive on Knysna's Country Roads and enjoy a spectacular
ramble along the Outeniqua Mountain Ridge, through forest
and farmland, over old stone bridges and across mountain rivers.
Map available from Knysna Tourism Bureau.
Visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. A ferry ride across the lagoon (daily
at 10.00 but other times are offered) brings you to the Featherbed Nature Reserve
where a 4x4-drawn trailer takes you to the top of the Western Head. You
may then choose to walk back to the landing point along the breathtakingly beautiful Bushbuck
trail (an easy 2.2 Km walk) or stay on the trailer. Refreshments are available
at the restaurant. The tour lasts approximately four hours and costs R50 per
adult (excluding refreshments). Bookings are advisable. Tel: 044 382 1693/7
Steam
Train
Take
a ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe - The Garden Route's very
own steam train operates every day except Sunday. The morning train
leaves Knysna Station
at 09.45, arrives in George at 12.30, and leaves again at 13.00 for the journey
that ends at 15.35. The afternoon train is only a one-way trip and leaves at
14.15. (Any one of the shuttle services listed will assist you with your return
journey). The fare for the return train trip is R50 per adult and R30 per child
(3-15 years old). Tickets can be purchased at the station on the day you wish
to travel
More details can be obtained from Transnet: Tel 044 382 1361.
