Area Profiles

Seaside Longships is surely the spot for the person who likes everything to be conveniently at hand: shops, services, petrol station, restaurants and the exquisite Robberg beach all within walking distance! It would not be an exaggeration to say that you could quite easily live your life here without recourse to the combustion engine..... environmentalists here is an opportunity to let go of your car and depend on your legs, or treat yourself to a push bike. Properties are varied in price ranging from sectional title apartments to freehold residential homes. The closer to the beach the higher the value of the property, but bargains may be discovered a little...

Crags is the perfect place for the nature lover and outdoor enthusiast. The Tsitsikamma mountains form a stunning backdrop to the rivers which plunge down through gorges to pristine beaches and the warm Indian Ocean. Being a rural area, people who are drawn to the Crags are often those who work with the land in some way - be it farming or market gardening, nature conservation or eco tourism.  Crags is also horse and polo country, as well as boasting a few notable vineyards. Perhaps because of its outstanding natural beauty, Crags attracts creative folk - artists, potters and a variety of crafters. It is apparent that people are drawn to Crags in search of a slower,...

Turtle Creek is an exclusive eco and lifestyle estate at the Goose Valley Golf Club. It is bounded on its eastern side by the Keurbooms lagoon and on the west by the N2 - a mere two kilometres from Plettenberg Bay. Turtle Creek comprises sixty luxury residences built to a controlled Mediterranean design. The entire estate, including the golf course is 24 hour patrolled and bounded by security fencing: a huge advantage for children who can play in safety here. The golf course is Gary Player designed. The clubhouse with its restaurant and other amenities are enjoyed by the residents. Care for the natural environment is expressed through the use of sustainable water...

Upper Robberg is situated along the crest of a ridge which runs above Robberg Road, leading from Plettenberg Bay town centre to Robberg Nature Reserve. Upper Robberg is a quiet, mainly residential neighbourhood with characterful homes and large established gardens. Properties on the eastern side of the ridge have distant ocean views, while those to the west overlook the fynbos and forestry of the Brackenridge Valley. The friendly, vibrant centre of Plettenberg Bay with its fine shops and restaurants is but a few minutes' drive away, as are Robberg and Central beaches as well as the Robberg Nature Reserve.

Whale Rock Ridge is an exclusive, 100ha development perched on the ridge of Whale Rock. Most properties face north, ensuring sun in winter, with panoramic views of Robberg reserve and, in the other direction, all the way along Robberg Beach to Beacon Isle and Keurbooms Lagoon. The homes closest to the ocean are only 300 metres from the surf, but located high above a wetland prolific in birdlife. This lifestyle estate is designed to preserve the natural integrity of the area, and homes comply with strict architectural and environmental protocols. Common areas include hiking trails, floodlit tennis courts, a golf chipping green and a children's jungle gym.

Whale Rock is a small, private gated estate situated on the southern side of Plettenberg Bay, close to Robberg Nature and Marine Reserve. Whale Rock is a contemporary, well designed development, with good quality properties ranging from the average holiday home to exclusive mansions, the majority of which have sea views. The friendly, vibrant town centre of Plettenberg Bay is only seven kilometres away, and while Robberg Beach is only a stone's throw from the estate.  

For nature lovers and outdoor activists, the quaint village of Wittedrift and its surrounds have much to offer. Set in a beautiful valley on the banks of the Bitou River, you are surrounded by wetland, forest and fynbos: a paradise for birds as well as wildlife such as buck, mongoose and tortoise. There is a plethora of outdoor activities. Birders love the annual bird festival when guides share their knowledge of the whereabouts of the many species seen here. Sporting activities include MTB, running and horse riding trails, while the river is perfect for canoeing and paddle boarding, as well as fishing. Giraffe View and Plettenberg Bay Game Reserves offer...