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Rheta’s Trail
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Schoenmakerskop
Retha’s Trail is a whimsical and heartwarming walking path tucked away in the coastal village of Schoenmakerskop, just outside Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. This enchanting trail offers a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience where creativity, community spirit, and coastal charm come...
Sharley Cribb Nursing College
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > 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...
Port Elizabeth Bowling Club
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Park Drive
Founded in 1882, the Port Elizabeth Bowling Club was the first official Bowling Club in South Africa, with the first Green being built at a cost of £48-10s, at this club, and is still being played on today, appropriately named Founders Green.
Donkin Street Houses
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Donkin Street houses were built between 1860 and 1880. The row of terraced houses, each lower than the preceding one, is remarkable in that they are integrated in a single unit. The whole street was declared a national monument in 1967. The land was created by filling in the natural kloof.
Mastertons Coffee and Tea Specialists (Pty) Ltd
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Walmer
Visit South Africa’s oldest operating coffee roastery. Proudly Roasting in Nelson Mandela Bay since 1924!
Serpent Players Garden
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Nestled on Bird Street, the Serpent Players Garden now commemorates the birthplace of a groundbreaking theatrical troupe—the Serpent Players—who began their journey in the abandoned snake pit of the old Port Elizabeth Museum.
Campanile Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Campanile was erected to commemorate the landing of the 1820 Settlers and is situated at the entrance to the railway station and docks in Strand Street, the spot where it is said the settlers landed in Port Elizabeth. The architects were Jones & McWilliams with construction starting in 1920...
Donkin Heritage Trail
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Donkin Heritage Trail links 51 places of historical interest in the old Hill area of central Port Elizabeth.
St Peters Anglican Church Ruins - South End
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > South End
St. Peter's Anglican Church Precinct in South End, Port Elizabeth, offers visitors a captivating journey through time and heritage. The site, with its partially restored historic church ruins, presents a poignant narrative of resilience against apartheid-era challenges and cultural dispersion....
Donkin Reserve - Pyramid and Lighthouse
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Donkin Reserve is one of Gqeberha’s (formerly Port Elizabeth’s) most iconic and historically significant landmarks, offering breathtaking views of the city, the harbour, and Algoa Bay. Situated on a small hill overlooking the city centre, the reserve forms part of Route 67, a celebrated...