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Upcoming hiking club events below :)
25/08/2026

Upcoming hiking club events below :)

The weekend is coming - where will you explore?

We have all the local club hiking options for you in one place to choose from.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINKS TO THE CLUBS FACEBOOK PAGE OR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR MORE DETAILED INFO.

*FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 2026*

EASY/ EASY+:

Club: Let's go hiking Port Elizabeth
Trail: Blue Horizon Bay Sunset Hike
https://chat.whatsapp.com/L4e1kTfxSxyJa3gF2ihhn9?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4
Description: A sunset beach walk from BHB to the Van Stadens Mouth
Distance: 7km
Cost: R30

*SATURDAY 22 AUGUST 2026*

EASY/ EASY+:

Club: Voetsac Hikers
Trail: Paardehoek (Rocklands area)
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Jwaufqfq5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Description: “The hike is on a farm roads with some ups and downs. Beautiful views of the river and valley. There will be lots of buck to be seen.”
Distance: 12Km
Cost: R10 for members & R30 for non members.

Club: Let’s Go Hiking
Trail: The Island Nature Reserve
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GhtRoxPhlLKCpKEGUv43Pw?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4
Description: An easy walking trail mostly through lush coastal forest
Distance: 8km
Cost: R103

MODERATE:

Club: Start Hiking Gqeberha
Trail: Escape To Nature (Elandsrivier)
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IondqLg6ljeH1mOILJI7LS
Description: A new trail with fantastic views and huge protea fields!
Distance: 8-10km
Cost: R70

Club: Voetsac
Trail: Robberg (Plett)
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Jwaufqfq5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Description: “Experience the beauty of Robberg. Stunning coastal views of the Indian ocean. Spot dolphins,whales and Cape fur seals. Explore ancient caves and archaeological sites. Walk along prostine beaches and rugged cliffs.”
Distance: 11Km
Cost: R65 for members & R85 for non-members.

Club: Let’s Go Hiking
Trail: The Island Nature Reserve
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HH9zv3hK0WS9EXsv8QLTII?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4
Description: An easy walking trail mostly through lush coastal forest made moderate by the distance and an uphill or two.
Distance: 17km
Cost: R103

*SUNDAY 23 AUGUST 2026*

EASY/ EASY+:

Club: Trail Trekkers Hiking Tribe
Trail: Sleepy Hollow
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AK86yWFDs/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Description: “A fun hike through farmland, rivers, mines and mountains.”
Distance: 6,5km
Cost: R60 for adults and R30 for children under 12

MODERATE:

Club: Let’s Go Hiking
Trail: Bluewater Bay
https://chat.whatsapp.com/BevQW8I31TnIXodmgEQoYm?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4
Description:
Distance: 7km & 10km options
Cost: R30

Club: The Tired and Lost Hikers
Trail: Forest Trail (3Rivers Trails)
https:// www.facebook.com/share/g/1V3XLjPbe5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Description: “A scenic trail through lush indigenous forest with beautiful views of the Van Stadens Bridge. While relatively short, the route includes a few technical sections, short steep climbs, and staircases at the start and finish, making for a rewarding adventure.”
Distance: 5km
Cost: R70

**Note that all hike ratings and descriptions are - as far as possible - as per the individual club and not necessarily our rating or description. Please choose your hike carefully according to your experience and fitness. If in doubt ask the hike leader ahead of time.**







25/08/2026
25/08/2026

More and more just kept appearing! 😂😭

And the Wild Cat drama continues...
25/08/2026

And the Wild Cat drama continues...

The owner of a vessel stranded on Santos Beach says he was not informed of its final removal and is preparing to consult a marine law attorney.

20/08/2026

(NB Watch in full screen so you can see the little bu**er at the bottom.)
Babs stealing from the banana treeeee. The fruit is green but still very tasty apparently....🙄
We going to have a problem in Spring, when we are ready for planting in the greenhouse....😬

What a stunning misty morning we are having. 😁
19/08/2026

What a stunning misty morning we are having. 😁

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