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ecoregion (bioregion), specifically within the Agulhas inshore ecozone. There has been a long history of sport fishing from the rocks, ski boats launched from Central Beach, or in Keurbooms estuary. The sea life activity both surface and sub-surface varies considerably as either deep water upwelling
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Between 1960 and 1990 Plettenberg Bay holiday resort expanded dramatically, extending along Robberg Beach ('Millionaire's Row'), and back towards the N2. During the apartheid period property within Plettenberg Bay was designated for whites only, with segregation of the beaches and toilet facilities.
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in April 1993 led to a protest march into the town from KwaNokuthula, during which industrial premises on the outskirts of the town were burnt to the ground. Formal segregation ceased with the repeal of the apartheid laws, but the consequences of the previously segregated property ownership remain
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A whaling station on Beacon Island closed down in 1916. Parts of the iron slipway are still visible today. A hotel called The Beacon Isle was built on the site of the whaling station. This was replaced by the iconic Beacon Isle Southern Sun Resort which opened for business in December 1972. This
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The town is highly seasonal, with a large proportion of second homes used exclusively during peak holiday periods. Popular with domestic and foreign tourists alike, many make it a stop along the garden route to visit local attractions such as Robberg Peninsula Nature Reserve, the world's largest
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The Keurbooms River estuary is home to the Knysna or Cape Seahorse, Hippocampus Capensis. This is South Africa's only endemic seahorse, and is found only in the estuaries of the Keurbooms, Knysna and Swartvlei rivers. It measures about 12 cm in length, and attaches itself to eel-grass.
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navigational beacon was first erected on Beacon Island in 1771. The original was a square block of stinkwood, inscribed with the latitude and longitude of Plettenberg Bay and erected to enable mariners to check their location. It was replaced by a stone one by Captain Sewell in 1881.
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New Horizons, across the N2, was designated as a settlement area for coloured people in 1968. As the 1980s progressed informal settlements of Xhosa people grew up around the edges of New Horizons and in the area of KwaNokuthula which became a town.
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are occasionally sighted. Whales can be viewed from various viewpoints in the town as well as from Robberg Peninsula. Plettenberg Bay also boasts three species of dolphins which visit the bay throughout the year, these being the
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further inland. The best examples of the original indigenous forest are to be found in the gully of the Keurbooms River, home to Knysna Loerie and Fish Eagles. Robberg Peninsula is essentially a Fynbos reserve.
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is endemic to this part of the coast, and is used as the symbol representing the town. Looking for these shells on the beach at low tide is a popular activity amongst visitors and locals alike.
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Not everybody in Plet is satisfied with the project, however. "They feel crowded by the development and believe some parts of the Eastern Cape are still like the Plet they knew," he said.
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who visited the area. Edmund Roberts noted that the bay had a large abundance of cattle and sheep. He also recognized "the excellence of its butter" and a timber industry.
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survivors of the Sao Goncalves shipwreck. Their tools, ornaments and food debris can be viewed in these caves, which are still being excavated.
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sank in the bay in June 1630. The survivors built two small boats, one which linked with a passing vessel while the other made it to
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keeps the moisture on the southern slopes of the mountains and prevent the temperature extremes of the interior reaching the bay.
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building, designed by André Hoffe, has a layered atrium which pays tribute to the Guggenheim Museum of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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In the 1830s, Plettenberg Bay was a stopping point for ships travelling through during the winter time, heading to India.
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biome, containing temperate gallery forest, supported by the mild temperatures and high, evenly distributed rainfall.
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Although Plettenberg Bay escaped most of the violence associated with the end of apartheid, the assassination of
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brings cold water into the Bay, or warm water eddies over from the Agulhas Indian Ocean current offshore.
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are both within 1 and 2.5 hours drive away and offer frequent domestic and select international flights,
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Plett Tourism - Accommodation, events, festivals, restaurants and activities in Plettenberg Bay
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As of 1833, the population of Plettenberg Bay was estimated around 400, with half being
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frequent the bay throughout the year being the most sighted during the summer months.
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The bay is defined on the southern end by Cape Seal at the terminus of the Robberg (
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are a common sight in the bay during their breeding season from July to December.
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for the next 70 years. Today it is the privately owned Old Rectory hotel & spa
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climate with very few rainfall or temperature extremes. It is located within the
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The following primary and secondary schools are located in Plettenberg Bay.
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inhabitants were 100 Portuguese sailors marooned here for 9 months when the
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settlers in the Bay were stock farmers, hunters and frontiersmen from the
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explorers charted the bay in the 15th and 16th centuries, the first being
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mouth (middle left). Beacon Island Resort (middle right). Entrance to
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breeding colonies along the South African coast at the mouth of the
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In 1787/88 Johann Jerling erected a timber shed commissioned by the
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Embassy to the Eastern Courts of Cochin-China, Siam, and Muscat
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for Seal Mountain) Peninsula, separating the bay from the open
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colony, seals can often be seen in the surf off Robberg Beach.
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Plettenberg Bay is typified by an extremely mild maritime
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Replica of the possessional stone erected in 1778 by then
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or a host of other outdoor activities on offer. Although
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From top, Plettenberg Bay viewed from Robberg Peninsula.
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between the weather-resistant headlands composed of the
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Keurbooms River
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Plettenberg Bay is located in Western Cape
Plettenberg Bay is located in South Africa
Plettenberg Bay is located in Africa
34°03′S 23°22′E / 34.050°S 23.367°E / -34.050; 23.367
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Western Cape
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Garden Route
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Bitou

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