I often wonder how many Port Elizabeth folk have never climbed up the Maitland dune at least once in their life. Can't be many but if you haven't, this is the view you would not have seen.
Author: Jonker Fourie - Firefly the Travel Guy
Driving on the dunes at Brakkeduine
Boys will be boys and when it comes to boys and their 4x4 toys there is no stopping them. When the South African government banned driving on beaches both the angling and 4x4 fraternities took a big knock. The anglers couldn't go as far along the beaches as they used to or had to find overland shortcuts while … Continue reading Driving on the dunes at Brakkeduine
Sacramento cannon at Bayworld
The Shipwreck Hall in the Port Elizabeth Museum at Bayworld has some excellent information on shipwrecks around Port Elizabeth. The displays contain a lot of artifacts salvaged from wrecks like the Sacramento, Amsterdam and Doddington. One of the items that form the centerpiece display is a cannon salvaged from the wreck site of the Portuguese galleon … Continue reading Sacramento cannon at Bayworld
Karoo scene at the foothills of the Zuurberg
The Karoo is a hauntingly beautiful place. A lot of people may find it boring but most see a beauty that is often described differently by every person. Wide open spaces with blue skies above, a couple of sheep grazing on the sparse green grass around a wind pump filled cement dam, late winter aloes … Continue reading Karoo scene at the foothills of the Zuurberg
Horse riding in the Zuurberg mountains
Addo Elephant National Park offers horse riding in two locations within the Greater Addo park. The first is down by the Main Rest Camp where the ride takes place either within the game viewing area or outside the fence if there are predators close by while the second is up on the Zuurberg Mountains. The … Continue reading Horse riding in the Zuurberg mountains
Shark Rock Pier on a blue sky day
Since being constructed in the late 1990's, Shark Rock Pier has become one of Port Elizabeth's best known landmarks. With Hobie Beach next to it and the Boardwalk complex across the road, most visitors to Port Elizabeth inevitably end up going for a walk on the pier enjoying the views of Algoa Bay and the surrounding … Continue reading Shark Rock Pier on a blue sky day
Maitland Beach
Maitland Beach to the west of Port Elizabeth. Miles and miles of sandy beach, giant dunes and beautiful sunsets. What more do you want?
Mohair yarn strands
The Hinterveld Mohair Mill Tour in Uitenhage is not your normal run of the mill (excuse the pun) tour, but visitors go there expecting one thing and leaving with a whole different impression. The factory is also heaven for photographers with so many interesting objects and angles like this one of all the colourful mohair … Continue reading Mohair yarn strands
Harbour Board Building entrance
The historic Harbour Board Building (often referred to as the 'White Building') on the corner of Flemming Street and Strand Street was built in 1904 and used for 70 years for harbor administration by the South African Railways and Harbours. Most people pass it while on the Settlers Freeway and only get to see it's … Continue reading Harbour Board Building entrance
New Cash Store ribs
The Old Cash Store on Sardinia Bay Road has been a popular spot over the years but since October last year something has changed. Well, for a start the name did. It's now called The New Cash Store. But a name change did just fall from the sky. It came with new owners Doug and … Continue reading New Cash Store ribs
