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The golf course remains a popular destination for tourists. the main
attraction being the challenging layout built to USGA specifications
and is rated in the TOP 50 in South Africa. Set in a nature reserve, the
indigenous Flora attracts a large variety of bird life and small
animals like antelope and bush pig, etc. The site has also become
popular with the local bird-watching club and is home to a large
colourful bird known as the Knysna Loerie (Taurco corythaix).
The number of rounds played per annum is 42 000. During the summer
holiday season (December and January) the number of rounds peaks at the maximum daily capacity of the golf course.
The weather in the months of November, February, March and April is also
good and the number of rounds played in these months is about 10% below
the
December/January peak. Booking is essential.
General
In Plett we have 5-star hotels & guest houses, good restaurants, B&B's, fabulous polo facilities, miniature railway for the children, Monkeyland, riding, canoeing, trips up the river, fishing, swimming, a modern gymnasium, the Barnyard Theatre ... and breathtaking scenery ... come to Plettenberg Bay - you'll be welcome.
The nearest International Airport is Cape Town, 540km west of Plett.
the nearest Airport providing domestic scheduled flights is George,
110km west of Plett.
Both these airports provide motorcar rental facilities.
There is a bus service from George airport to Plett.
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