Tourism listing of free or freely accessible activities in the Eastern Cape, including hiking trails, beach walks, scenic viewing, surfing…
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Collected on 7 October 2026
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Stormsriver Mouth Hiking Trail
A free hiking activity from Sandy Bay through indigenous forest to the Storm River mouth, suspension bridge, cave and boat jetty; visitors must pay for access to the Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma section.
- Who it is for
- Visitors to the Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma section
- How to act on it
- Go to the Stormsriver Mouth Hiking Trail from Sandy Bay and use the trail; pay for access to the Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma section.
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Stormsriver Mouth Hiking Trail Starts at Sandy Bay and takes one along a winding board walk through indigenous forest to the mouth of the Storm River, the famous suspension bridge, the Stormsriver Mouth Cave and to the Spirit of Tsitsikamma boat jetty.
Diaz Cross Beach Walk
A one-hour beach walk within Addo Elephant National Park to Kwaaihoek and Dias Cross.
- Who it is for
- Visitors and beach walkers
- How to act on it
- Go to the beach walk within Addo Elephant National Park and walk to Kwaaihoek and Dias Cross.
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Diaz Cross Beach Walk 1 hour’s walk along the beach.
Bats Cave Trail
A trail in Nahoon Point Nature Reserve starting at the MBSA Coastal Education and Visitors Centre, winding along the beach and sandstone formations to coves and cliffs; Bat’s Cave is accessible only at low tide.
- Who it is for
- Visitors and hikers at Nahoon Point Nature Reserve
- How to act on it
- Start at the MBSA Coastal Education and Visitors Centre and follow the trail; visit Bat’s Cave only at low tide.
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Bat’s Cave itself is only accessible at low tide and is about 1,1 km’s from the Education Centre.
Surf the world-famous Supertubes
Visitors can swim, surf, stroll along Dolphin Beach and snorkel on the reef at Supertubes in Jeffrey’s Bay.
- Who it is for
- Swimmers, surfers, snorkellers and beach visitors
- How to act on it
- Go to Dolphin Beach at Supertubes to swim, surf, stroll along the water’s edge or snorkel on the reef.
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In addition to fabulous swimming and surfing, Dolphin Beach is also popular amongst those who simply want to stroll along the water’s edge and enjoy the magnificent views.
Self-guided historic walk of Graaff-Reinet
Visitors can take a self-guided historic walk through Graaff-Reinet, an old town with historic buildings, monuments, museums and restored slave cottages.
- Who it is for
- Visitors to Graaff-Reinet
- How to act on it
- Visit Graaff-Reinet and undertake the historic walk independently.
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Self-guided historic walk of Graaff-Reinet
Experience walking the Labyrinth
Everyone is welcome to walk the eleven-circuit Labyrinth at the Edge and enjoy its views and garden; the venue also has a restaurant.
- Who it is for
- All visitors
- How to act on it
- Visit the Labyrinth at the Edge and walk the Labyrinth; visitors may then use the restaurant.
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All are welcome to experience walking the Labyrinth at the Edge whilst enjoying the spectacular views and their garden, which is one of the largest in the world.
Take a selfie and view the highest commercial bungee jump in the world
Visitors can view the Bloukrantz Bridge and surrounding scenery and take photographs without jumping.
- Who it is for
- Visitors to Bloukrantz Bridge
- How to act on it
- Go to the viewpoint near the jump and take a selfie or view the bridge and surrounding scenery.
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You don’t have to jump to get a view of the Bloukrantz Bridge and surrounding scenery.
Self-guided walking tour of Cradock
A self-guided walking tour of Cradock, the principal town of the Karoo Heartland Route and an agricultural centre with architecture, monuments and museums.
- Who it is for
- Visitors to Cradock
- How to act on it
- Visit Cradock and undertake the walking tour independently.
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Self-guided walking tour of Cradock Cradock is the principle town of the Karoo Heartland Route and an important agricultural centre
Free Hiking in the Tsitsikamma region
Visitors can hike trails through the Plaatbos Nature Reserve, the historic Storms River Pass or the Goesa Trail next to Storms River Village.
- Who it is for
- Visitors and hikers in the Tsitsikamma region
- How to act on it
- Go to the Tsitsikamma region and hike one of the listed trails.
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Hike the trails through the Plaatbos Nature Reserve, the historic Storms River Pass or the Goesa Trail.
Hike the Sacramento Trail
An 8 km round-trip coastal walk through the Schoenmakerskop-Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve, starting in Schoenmakerskop.
- Who it is for
- Visitors and walkers
- How to act on it
- Go to Schoenmakerskop and walk the Sacramento Trail.
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Hike the Sacramento Trail The Sacramento is a popular 8 km round trip coastal walk through the Schoenmakerskop-Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve that starts in the coastal village of Schoenmakerskop.
Who can apply
What matters before you act: the conditions this listing sets, as Govermate read them.
Stormsriver Mouth Hiking Trail
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors at the Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma Section · Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma Section
Diaz Cross Beach Walk
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors at Addo Elephant National Park to Kwaaihoek and Dias Cross · Addo Elephant National Park, Kwaaihoek, Dias Cross
Bats Cave Trail
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors at Nahoon Point Nature Reserve in East London · Nahoon Point Nature Reserve, East London, MBSA Coastal Education and Visitors Centre
Surf the world-famous Supertubes
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors at Dolphin Beach in Jeffrey’s Bay · Dolphin Beach, Jeffreys Bay, Supertubes
Self-guided historic walk of Graaff-Reinet
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors to Graaff-Reinet, Karoo Heartland · Graaff-Reinet, Karoo Heartland
Experience walking the Labyrinth
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors at the Labyrinth at the Edge in Hogsback · Hogsback
Take a selfie and view the highest commercial bungee jump in the world
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors at Bloukrantz Bridge, Tsitsikamma · Bloukrantz Bridge, Tsitsikamma
Self-guided walking tour of Cradock
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors to Cradock · Cradock
Free Hiking in the Tsitsikamma region
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors next to Storms River Village · Plaatbos Nature Reserve, Storms River Pass, Goesa Trail, Storms River Village
Hike the Sacramento Trail
The document sets no condition.
Where: Visitors at Schoenmakerskop-Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve · Schoenmakerskop-Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve
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Key Takeaways
- Eastern Cape tourism activities
- Stormsriver Mouth Hiking Trail requires paid access to the Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma section
- Sacramento Trail is an 8 km round trip
- Bat’s Cave is accessible only at low tide
- Dolphin Beach and Supertubes are at Jeffrey’s Bay
- Graaff-Reinet and Cradock have self-guided historic walks
- Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA)
- Garden Route National Park
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Camdeboo National Park
- Stormsriver Mouth Hiking Trail
- Schoenmakerskop-Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve
- Dolphin Beach
- Supertubes
- MBSA Coastal Education and Visitors Centre