Victoria Bay Accommodation

Accommodation in Victoria Bay

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Things to do in Victoria Bay

Victoria Bay is situated along the Garden Route between George and the Wilderness, approximately 3 km from George and 6km from the Wilderness. Because this beautiful but hidden, little bay forms part of this famous tourist route, a visit to Victoria Bay affords you the opportunity to visit the attractions of not only this tiny village, but the rest of the Garden Route as well. Victoria Bay is simply a collection of beachfront cottages situated on the shore of a secluded beach, surrounded by cliffs on either side. However, because of the gentle slope of the beach, it makes it a very safe place for bathers, and the bigger waves further out to sea have also afforded this little cove a title as a hotspot for surfers. The beach itself offers a man made tidal pool and natural rock pools for young and old to enjoy, and the jetty and local marine life also makes this a popular destination for those who enjoy angling. On the slopes of the nearby cliffs you can find a few hiking trails for families to explore. Visitors can also enjoy a cruise to Seal Island or deep sea fishing and scuba diving. Then there are a few attractions which are not in Victoria Bay but are near enough to be considered a must see. The Oubaai Golf Course is a definite stop for golf enthusiasts and you may even be lucky enough to find Ernie Els teeing off nearby. The Garden Route National Park which spans an impressive 121 000 hectares, runs past this little bay, but don’t expect to see it all in one day, as this park includes the Wilderness and Tsitsikamma National Parks as well as the Knysna Lakes. And lastly there is the famous Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Steam train which journeys for 3 hours through the countryside between George and Knysna, passing through Victoria Bay. The Garden Route is also the hub of many outdoor adventure activities such as fishing, hang-gliding, diving, water skiing, cycling, canoeing, climbing, hiking, sailing, windsurfing and surfing to name a few.

How to get to Victoria Bay

George Airport is the closest airport to Victoria Bay. Unfortunately, being such a small airport, not all airlines offer flights to this airport and the tickets can, at certain times be costly. The best option for travellers is to take a flight to Cape Town International airport, and then hire a car and enjoy the 5 to 6 hour scenic 436 km drive along the N2 highway, all through the Garden Route until you pass through George. Victoria Bay is situated 3km from the N2. Alternatively, instead of hiring a car, you could always make use of the long distance bus services but the same trip would probably take more time because of scheduled stops.

History & general info about Victoria Bay

Victoria Bay was originally called Gunter Bay and was used to land goods from ships because of the safety of the bay and gentle slope of the land. It was later renamed Victoria Bay in honour of the reigning sovereign at the time. This bay is extremely popular with surfers all year round, and many surfing competitions have been held here because of the suitable conditions. The gentle slope of the underwater beach which made this bay a favourable spot to land goods in the 1840’s, now ensures that the large waves which form far out to sea last longer, affording surfers a much longer ride.