Boasting unspoilt beaches, indigenous forests, pristine lakes and a kite surfing and paragliding hotspot Sedgefield is the secret jewel of the Garden Route. Its slow town ethos and unhurried tempo of life, combined with a strong community spirit leads to a lifestyle that is unique in coastal living.
Whether its forest hikes, legendary Saturday markets, snorkelling at Gericke’s point, fishing on the estuary or the sea, bird watching or a lazy lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants in Sedgefield there is something for everyone.
Whether its tandem or solo Sedgefield is world renowned for its flying conditions with multiple launch sites available.
The Swartvlei lake system that flows through Sedgfield and opens to the sea is the largest and deepest estuary in the Western Cape and comprises a 38km river and catchment area of 45km². This extensive water network supports hundreds of bird species making it the favoured destination for avid twitchers.
Whether its tandem or solo Sedgefield is world renowned for its flying conditions with multiple launch sites available.
The lakes and the ocean provide the perfect backdrop for boating, sailing, water-skiing, canoeing, stand-up-paddling, swimming, and snorkelling.
Sedgefield has a row of five beaches which extend for 8km from Platbank Beach in the east to Gericke’s Point to the west. Highlights include Gericke's Point for snorkelling and fishing. Cola and Myoli for kite surfing. Platbank for beautiful hiking and fishing.
Sedgefield has 3 Saturday markets, The Wild Oats, Mosaic and Scarab Markets. Locals and visitors gather to support local food fare and the arts to enjoy a way of life that has been lost.
There are a multitude of hiking trails around and close to Sedgefield including the splendid Goukamma Nature Reserve outside town, a Marine Protected Area and Unesco World Heritage Site. The reserve includes the emerald Groenvlei Lake, 2500 hectares of coastal forest and fynbos, fossilised dunes, the Goukamma River and 17km of unspoiled coastline.
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