Outdoor Activities
on the Garden Route

Sedgefield and beyond

Sedgefield is central to all the amenities and outdoor activities of the Garden Route and our logo “If its Outdoors its out Here!” applies in truth to the whole locality.

The Garden Route is an extraordinary strip of coastline stretching from Still Bay in the east to Storms River in the west, a distance of roughly 260 kms.

This small region is traversed by multiple rivers, has a lake district of 5 lakes, unsurpassed beaches, some breathtaking mountain ranges, the largest stretch of historical indigenous forest south of the equator and a wild fynbos garden unlike anywhere else on earth.

Its mild Mediterranean type climate encourages people to explore this glorious natural environment and to enjoy a vast range of outdoor activities that include wind surfing, skiing, SUPing (stand-up paddling) swimming, paragliding, hiking the beaches, mountain or forest trails, mountain biking many spectacular scenic cycling routes, fishing, kayaking/canoeing the rivers and lagoons or just enjoying the vibe, food and crafts at our special Saturday markets.

Outdoor Activities

• Adventure Sports are offered by the Sedgefield Adventure Association
  
• A 3hr train ride into the mountains in the red Outeniqua Power Van
• Amazing Gerickes Point - a popular attraction for locals and tourists.
• Attaquaskloof Historic Ox Wagon (4x4) Trail
• Birding around Sedgefield and the Garden Route
• Sedgefield Bird List
• Boating on the Swartvlei and other waterways
• Buffelsbaai-a seaside resort for beach oriented holiday-makers.
• Cycling Sedgefield and the Garden Route
• Day Walks and Trails beyond Sedgefield
• Eden Kite Festival
• Garden Route Mountain Passes circular day-drive stopping off at Victoria Bay
• Giant Kingfisher Trail at Wilderness ends at a delightful waterfall
  
• Gondwana Game Reserve - birding in a fynbos wildlife sanctuary
• Herold Wines - a farm visit at the top of Montagu Pass
  
• Loose Goose Cruises on the Swartvlei Lake
  
• Paragliding - Soar with eagles and get a bird's eye view of the Garden Route
  
• Pelagic Bird Trip with Dave Huisman and Tim Carr
  
• Pledge Nature Reserve - a unique indigenous forest in the heart of Knysna
  
• Recreational Fishing - many options along the Garden Route 
• Red Elephant Forest Walk - a worthwhile walk in the Diepwalle State Forest
  
• Rhythms Riding - A riding school with purpose.
• Sedgefield Bowling Club - a friendly sport-loving family
• Sedgefield Walks - easy to do by yourself
  
• Slowtown Tourist Route is a good way to obtain an overview of the secret gem that is Sedgefield.
  
• 3 Special Guided Walks and Trails along the Garden Route
  
• Township Visits - Have an authentic township experience with Gerald Sigcu in the Knysna area
  
• Travel to the remote Gamkaskloof and overnight in Die Hel
• Whisky Creek Cabin is reached by canoeing through the awesome Keurbooms River Gorge at Plettenberg Bay.
  
• Wilderness walk along a circular route of Whites Road
  
• Wildlife Encounters on a daytrip to Plettenberg Bay
• Wild Woods Tree Adventures for all ages at Timberlake
  

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Links to other great Outdoor Activities

Sedgefield's Slow Festival is held over the Easter weekend each year. It is about returning to family values, sharing healthy outdoor activities and many new fun-filled experiences in our great natural environment...

It's a festival celebrating wholesome goodness, family, friends, fun, the outdoors and great food. There are activities for all age groups. Entertainment galore for participants and spectators. Competitions with lots of prizes to be won and many deserving local charities will be supported by the monies raised.

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Garden Route Trail

Because of his qualifications and love for his subject, Mark Dixon of Garden Route Trail is probably the best local guide in the Garden Route area for his in-depth knowledge of our local fauna and flora. He is also superb at communicating what he knows and notices. A walk with Mark makes hours fly by like minutes because his acute powers of observation will point out a hundred things you will miss on a walk by yourself.

From the beach through the lakes to the forest, a trail with Mark as your guide will be totally absorbing and fascinating, providing you with an unforgettably memorable experience of the magnificent Garden Route outdoors.

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