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Despatch Museum
Location : Eastern Cape > Despatch > Despatch
As part of a long-term vision, an initiative of the "Friends of Despatch" finally brought about the recently-opened Despatch Museum. The interior boasts a mini model of the Stegosaurus, which was discovered in Despatch in 1903. (The original dinosaur is currently on display at Bayworld).
Bayworld
Location : Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Humewood
Bayworld comprises the Main Museum, Oceanarium, Snakepark - marvel at the diversity of museum displays: from prehistoric dinosaurs to the 15m skeleton of the last southern right whale harpooned in Algoa Bay; view the diverse collection of marine life and experience the daily sea and penguin...
The Old Harbour Board Building
Location : Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Central
Known popularly as the 'White Building', the old Harbour Board Building was used for 70 years for harbor administration by the South African Railways and Harbours. The foundation stone was laid by Mr. J. Searle, Managing Commissioner of the Port Elizabeth Harbour Board, on 14 January 1904. The...
Sharley Cribb Nursing College
Location : Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Central
The house “Sundridge” (Architect G W Smith) was built in 1897 for A E Allen Smith and his wife Emily (born Savage) in the Art Nouveau style. In 1929 Herman Sammel converted it into the very modem Park Hotel by adding a large bedroom wing and later, a ballroom. It has been the Nursing College...
Umzantsi Afrika Tours & Safaris
Location : Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Lorraine
We are a Tour Operator based in Port Elizabeth and strive to provide interesting and informative tours to our visitors. We endeavour to show them the “hidden secrets of South Africa”.
Route 67
Location : Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Central
The MBDA's Route 67 consists of 67 Public Art Works symbolising Nelson Mandela's 67 years of work dedicated to the Freedom of South Africa and includes 67 steps leading up the second largest flag in Africa. The artworks were designed by local artists from the Eastern Cape. The route is proud...
Port Elizabeth Railway Station
Location : Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Central
North of the Campanile is The Railway Station building that has existed on the present location since 1875 when the first line was constructed to Uitenhage about 40 Kilometres away. The original building was designed by James Bisset, Resident Engineer, Harbour and Public Works. Extensive...
Retief Park & Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Summerstrand
Situated on the original farm Strandfontein, along Marine Drive. Once owned by Trekker Piet Retief, the memorial was erected at Coega in 1939 and moved in 1975. Piet Retief was one of the Great Trek leaders who was killed by Zulu King "Dingaan".
Hill Presbyterian Church
Location : Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Central
Situated at the corner of Belmont and Alfred Terrace is the ‘Hill’ Presbyterian Church. In 1861 the Rev. George Renny was brought to Port Elizabeth as minister to the Presbyterian community. Services were held in the Old Grey Institute while the present church was being constructed. It was...
Victoria House - Number 31 Constitution Hill
Location : Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Central
This house is probably the oldest one in Port Elizabeth. It was built by the 1820 Settler, Jonathan Board, carpenter and builder on land transferred to him in 1824. Sir Rufane Donkin wanted to encourage settlement in the new town and offered plots to those who could buy them. Boards first child...
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