Tourism webpage about heritage sites, attractions and beaches in Port Elizabeth
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Collected on 7 October 2026
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Route 67
Visitors can follow Route 67 on foot to see 67 public art exhibits commemorating Nelson Mandela's 67 years of struggle for social justice and freedom.
- Who it is for
- Visitors exploring local heritage, South African history and art
- How to act on it
- Follow the route by foot and explore its 67 public art exhibits.
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the route is followed by foot and is a much loved expedition exploring local heritage, South African History and art.
Popular Swimming Beaches
Visitors can use Port Elizabeth's swimming and sunbathing beaches, including Hobie Beach, King’s Beach, Blue Horizon Bay, Humewood Beach and others, for swimming, kite surfing, walking and sunbathing.
- Who it is for
- Families and other visitors seeking swimming, sunbathing and beach activities
- How to act on it
- Visit one of the named beaches for swimming, sunbathing, kite surfing or walks.
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Port Elizabeth is one of the ideal family friendly beach breakaway destinations with suitable swimming and sunbathing beaches in every direction
Donkin Reserve
Visitors can visit the Donkin Reserve, a historic landmark with a pyramid and lighthouse, by requesting access at the Tourism Office.
- Who it is for
- Local and international travellers visiting Port Elizabeth
- How to act on it
- Request access at the Tourism Office, then visit the Donkin Reserve near Belmont Terrace on Donkin Street.
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Open to visitors on request at the Tourism Office find the Donkin Reserve near the Belmont Terrace on Donkin Street.
Fort Frederick
Visitors can explore Fort Frederick, a historic fort containing artefacts, weaponry and historic relics. Access is free and the fort is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.
- Who it is for
- Local and international visitors to Port Elizabeth
- How to act on it
- Go to Fort Frederick at Port Elizabeth Central during the stated opening hours.
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With free access and open to the public form sunrise to sunset, find Fort Frederick at Port Elizabeth Central.
Whale Watching
Visitors can watch Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales and bottlenose dolphins from locations along the Port Elizabeth coastline between July and December each year.
- Who it is for
- Visitors seeking whale and dolphin sightings
- How to act on it
- Use one of the listed whale-watching locations along the Port Elizabeth coastline during the stated season.
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Port Elizabeth sees some of the oceans most impressive mammals passing past its shores between July and December each year.
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Route 67
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Popular Swimming Beaches
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Donkin Reserve
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Where: Visitors near Belmont Terrace on Donkin Street · Belmont Terrace, Donkin Street
Fort Frederick
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Where: Visitors in Port Elizabeth · Port Elizabeth
Whale Watching
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Facts
Places
Eastern Cape, Nelson Mandela Bay
Key Takeaways
- Fort Frederick offers free public access from sunrise to sunset
- Donkin Reserve is open to visitors on request at the Tourism Office
- Route 67 has 67 public art exhibits and is followed on foot
- Whale watching is described as available between July and December each year
- Port Elizabeth beaches are promoted for swimming, sunbathing, kite surfing and walking
- Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA)
- Eastern Cape Tourism
- Captain Francis Evatt
- Sir Rufane Donkin
- Nelson Mandela