Apple Express Steam Train: less than 5 km
Departing from the Humerail Station, the Apple Express chugs it's way to Thornhill Village, about 2 hour's ride from Port Elizabeth. Along the way, the train stops at the breath-taking Van Stadens River Bridge.
reservations: 041-5834480
Fort Frederick: less than 5 km
Port Elizabeth Museum: less than 5 km
The Boardwalk Casino: less than 5 km
Feather Market Hall: less than 5 km
The Feather Market Centre, originally a market for selling ostrich feathers, is now a concert hall and conference centre.
Campanile Memorial: less than 5 km
This 52m tower commemorates the landing of the 1820 Settlers in Port Elizabeth. The observation deck, offers a breath-taking view of the harbour. Hours:Tue - Sat: 9 - 5, Sun: 2-5 Strand Street
BayWorld Oceanarium: less than 5 km
Ford Little Theatre: less than 5 km
The Port Elizabeth Music and Drama Society performs live theatre and musicals in this historic building, also known as the Athenaeum.
Tickets available at the Walmer Park Shopping Centre information kiosk.
Location: Castle Hill and Belmont Terrace
Opera House: less than 5 km
Built in 1892, the Port Elizabeth Opera House continues to offer the best in ballet, opera, musicals, and caberet. Tel (041) 586 2256 Adress: Whites Road Opera House
Settlers Park Nature Reserve: less than 5 km
Settlers Park Nature Reserve Located in the Baakens River Valley in the heart of the city, this 80 hectare nature reserve offers great birding opportunities to see a variety of birdlife including woodpeckers, flycatchers, and various speci
Donkin Reserve: less than 5 km
The Donkin Reserve was created by Sir Rufane Donkin who established the town of Port Elizabeth in 1820, along with 4000 settlers. In memory of his wife, he constructed and curious-looking pyramid in the centre of the park, which bears the inscription,
Donkin Heritage Trail: less than 5 km
Port Elizabeth Opera House: less than 5 km
Built in 1892, the Port Elizabeth Opera House is the oldest opera house in South Africa. The theatre was built on the site of the old town gallows. Since then, two murders have taken place at the opera house, and many ghost sightings have been reported
Port Elizabeth Beaches: less than 5 km
The inviting waters of Algoa Bay remain warm year-round, create a playground for various watersports any time to the year. Blue Flag status has been awarded to Humewood Beach, Wells Estate Beach and King’s Beach, ensuring good water quality an
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum: less than 5 km
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum collections consist of South African art (particularly that of the Eastern Cape), British art, international printmaking and Oriental art (including Indian miniatures and Chinese textiles). These are supplemen
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum: less than 5 km
Mainly South African works of art but also fine collections of Indian miniatures and Chinese textiles. Open daily 9-5 (a.k.a King George VI Art Gallery)
Ron Belling Art Gallery: less than 5 km
The Ron Belling Art Gallery houses a permanent exhibition of the late artist's outstanding aviation and marine works. The gallery is located beside St. Georges Park in an Art Deco house built in 1930's. Ron Belling was a 20th century aviation historian
St Georges Park: less than 5 km
Located in the heart of Port Elizabeth, the 73 ha St George's Park provides a refreshing escape from the city. The Mannville Open Air Theatre located in St George's Park, hosts the Port Elizabeth Shakespearean Festival every year. The Nelso
Humewood Beach: less than 5 km
A beachfront promenade with shops and restaurants makes this Blue Flag beach on of the top attractions in Port Elizabeth.
Hobie Beach: less than 5 km
Port Elizabeth's annual Vodacom Splash Festival takes place at Hobie Beach from 10 - 13 April 2009.
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