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Beaches & Surf &
Rocks
●Fishing ●Surfing ●Swimming, Beaches, Lagoons & Snorkelling ●Kite Flying
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Beaches & Lagoons &
Snorkelling
10 Km of Golden
Beaches stretch between Shelly Beach and Ramsgate, an
endless succession of secret lagoons, rocky outcrops washed by the
warm, clear Indian Ocean. This magnificent stretch of coastline offers
wonderful opportunities to discover and experience the great outdoors.
Explore hidden coves and rock pools where colourful anemones,
starfish, sponges, small fish, crayfish and the ubiquitous hermit crab
may be found. The entire coast-line can be traversed on foot. Enjoy a
glorious walk by taking the footpath that runs through the indigenous
coastal bush, so typical of this sub tropical region.
Between Hibberdene
and Port Edward are rocky reefs supporting a large variety of corals
and a whole range of tropical fish.
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SHELLY BEACH is a shell collectors
delight. Indo-Pacific species as well as shells of the temperate
Southern Coast are found here.
The finest miniature pink lady shells are found there are off
shore reefs.
This beach is the home of the ski boat, fishing and scuba diving
fraternity.
The Sonny Evans Ski Boat Base is the gateway to Protea Banks.
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ST. MICHAELS-ON-SEA is a
surfers nirvana playing host to local surfers and boogie
boarders.
Their quest is the perfect wave and with one of the best point
breaks in SA when the south westerly blows.
'St Mikes' is where it all happens!
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UVONGO BEACH is famous for its
waterfall that plunges 23m down into the lagoon forming one of
the deepest lagoons in the country and the huge rock escarpment,
dense with foliage, that shelters the beach
Alongside the river runs a foot path which leads to the Uvongo
River Nature Reserve.
Hawkers can be found on the beach selling their fruit, basketry
and craft.
A children's paddling pool is situated on the grassy banks
shaded by trees.
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MARGATE BEACH is always alive with
action.
The' milelong' beach is an attraction that appeals to all.
In season there is a festive holiday programme with beauty
pageants, musical concerts,
and lots of fun for the whole family to enjoy.
Margate Beach is an intrinsic part of the town that surrounds
it. Here you will find an amusement park,
an Olympic size fresh water pool and an expanse of sand to play
beach games.
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RAMSGATE BEACH offers braai and
picnic facilities in a parklike setting shaded by enormous trees
and offering a peaceful haven for those who enjoy the quieter
life.
Tuck into a exotic seafood meal at the little restaurant
situated on the beachfront or simply enjoy an evening sundowner
whilst watching the dolphins go by as the African moon rises.
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Ski Boat Bay is a popular venue in
Ramsgate for the ski-boat fraternity and at BIG TREE you will
meet up
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Margate, Ramsgate,
St Michaels-on-Sea, and Shelly Beach all offer safe bathing
with lifeguards in attendance.
Water temperatures hover around the low twenties, so you can swim for
hours even in July, the heart of winter.
Tidal pools have been built into the rocks at all of various beaches
and the pools are refreshed each morning by the tide
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