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Plettenberg Bay

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wittedrif, 27km from Bloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route).

Plettenberg Bay is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 38,126, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Plettenberg Bay sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Plettenberg Bay to your route.

About Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay, nicknamed Plett, is the primary town of the Bitou Local Municipality in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. According to the census of 2001, the town had a population of 29,149. It was originally named Bahia Formosa ("Beautiful Bay") by early Portuguese explorers and lies on South Africa's

Read more Garden Route 210 km from Port Elizabeth and about 600 km from Cape Town.

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Where is Plettenberg Bay located?

Plettenberg Bay is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -34.0527 latitude, 23.3716 longitude.

What is the population of Plettenberg Bay?

Plettenberg Bay has a population of approximately 38,126 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
38,126
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.0527, 23.3716

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Plettenberg Bay

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)

Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.

27 km · about 30 min drive

historic highway

Prince Alfred's Pass

South Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Plettenberg Bay

  • 27 kmBloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.
  • 31 kmPrince Alfred's PassSouth Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Plettenberg Bay.

Wittedrif

🇿🇦 South Africa

7 km awayPop. 2,182

Kranshoek

🇿🇦 South Africa

9 km awayPop. 6,705

Kurland

🇿🇦 South Africa

16 km awayPop. 4,832

Knysna

🇿🇦 South Africa

30 km awayPop. 68,659

Coldstream

🇿🇦 South Africa

33 km awayPop. 1,985

Haarlem

🇿🇦 South Africa

36 km awayPop. 2,846

Louterwater

🇿🇦 South Africa

39 km awayPop. 5,785

Rheenendal

🇿🇦 South Africa

41 km awayPop. 4,715

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