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6 coastal walks in the Western Cape with breathtaking views

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6 coastal walks in the Western Cape with breathtaking views

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The Western Cape isn’t short on drama when it comes to scenery. Jagged cliffs, turquoise waves, and mountain backdrops combine for some of the most spectacular coastal walks in South Africa. From Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay, the scenery along those walks is something you’ll never forget! So, whether you’re chasing solitude, sea spray, or the perfect Instagram shot, here are six unmissable walks where the views do all the talking… 1. Chapman’s P…See the Story

Whale Season Splashes Into Plett: Southern Rights Arrive Ahead of Ocean Festival Celebrations

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Whale Season Splashes Into Plett: Southern Rights Arrive Ahead of Ocean Festival Celebrations

June in Plettenberg Bay traditionally heralds the eagerly anticipated arrival of the season’s first migrating whales, with sightings frequently shared across social media platforms. On June 3rd, 2025, the local conservation organisation, Orca Foundation, officially announced their inaugural sighting of migrating Southern Right Whales for the season. Since this initial observation, these magnificent marine mammals have been a prominent and dynami…Read Article

Juvenile Humpback Whale Washes up on Robberg Island Beach

A juvenile humpback whale has sadly met its end on the shores of Robberg Island near Plettenberg Bay, Cape {town} Etc reports. The news broke after the popular local Facebook page ‘Plettenberg Bay is Awesome’ posted a video showing the stranded marine giant, accompanied by the caption: “’uvenile Humpback Whale today at around 7m beached and her final resting place is the beach on Robberg Island.’ The video, which has quickly gained traction on F…Port Lincoln · Port Lincoln See the Story

Juvenile Humpback whale euthanised after beaching at Robberg Nature Reserve

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A juvenile Humpback whale that beached at Robberg Nature Reserve has been humanely euthanised despite extensive rescue efforts by marine authorities, local organisations, and volunteers. At approximately 14:39 on Monday, 19 May, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in Plettenberg Bay, CapeNature rangers, and the Plettenberg Bay Marine Animal Stranding Network were alerted to a whale appearing to be in distress at The Wild Side of the Robberg…Plettenberg Bay · Plettenberg Bay See the Story

When Will CemAir Land In Plettenberg Bay Again? – 2oceansvibe News

CemAir, which used to be the sole airline offering commercial flights to Plettenberg Bay, had to suspend its services due to the ongoing "structural challenges" at Plettenberg Bay Airport.Facebook · Plettenberg Bay Read Article

Luxria Lifestyle's Diane McLeish reviews The Old Rectory, South Africa

“To save the future, we need to rescue the past “ I found it difficult to imagine that this intimate retreat with its fresh, bright and modern style was originally constructed by the Dutch East India Company in 1777, to house troops who supervised the storage and shipment of timber from the bay until it was purchased by the Anglican Church in 1869. Today, it is reborn as a boutique hotel, its lovely, thatched Cape Dutch style is designed with pl…Plettenberg Bay · Plettenberg Bay Read Article

Kay & Monty Vineyards: Relaxed Country Luxury on the Plett Wine Route

Set in the rolling hills of The Crags along the Plett Wine Route, Kay & Monty Vineyards is a boutique wine estate where slow living, small-batch winemaking and countryside charm meet. Family-owned and deeply rooted in the rhythms of the land, the farm produces a thoughtful collection of cool-climate wines – including a dry rosé, aged sauvignon blanc, red blend, and a celebratory Cap Classique; all best enjoyed with long, shared lunches under wid…Plettenberg Bay · Plettenberg Bay Read Article

Tributes paid to 'adventurous spirit' and well-known member of Shropshire's farming community who died aged 96

Tributes have been paid to a well known member of Shropshire's farming community, who has died aged 96.Plettenberg Bay · Plettenberg Bay Read Article

Dramatic rescue operation unfolds at Robberg Nature Reserve after hiker collapses

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A 45-year-old woman from Gauteng was airlifted to safety after collapsing at the scenic Robberg Nature Reserve, located along the Garden Route in a dramatic and urgent operation on Monday, Cape {town} Etc reports. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Plettenberg Bay duty crew received an urgent call around 13h08 notifying them that a female hiker had lost consciousness near the Fountain Shack on the Wild Side trail. Station commander Jaco K…Bratislava · Bratislava See the Story

10 African Penguins Find Their Freedom in Plett

In one of those rare moments where one gets to witness hope in action, a community gathered to bid farewell to 10 African Penguins as they waddled back to the sea, released into their wild home once again. Have a look: Plettenberg Bay, South Africa (29 April 2025) — Some goodbyes are a lot more sweet than bitter. Such was the case for a community who gathered at Plettenberg Bay’s Lookout Beach on 26 April (just after World Penguin Day) to bid …Plettenberg Bay · Plettenberg Bay Read Article

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