As the season shifts and the trees take on their warm, rusty hues, Kurland Estate comes alive with new produce and seasonal flavours.

Guests can choose how they'd like to dine when staying at Kurland – cook in the Homestead or Villa kitchens themselves, or opt for curated catering. Kurland’s in-house team is ideal for breakfast, laid-back dinners, or special occasions, while local private chefs can be booked ahead. For longer stays, a mix works beautifully.

Whichever you choose, every meal is designed to match the ease and charm of exclusive-use living at Kurland. Either the 5-bedroom Villa or the 12-suite Homestead can be rented for private stays.
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Down to Earth is now open every Friday from 6 pm for Italian night!

With names like Neptune, Popeye and Pluto, and a reputation for the freshest ingredients, the pizzas are sure to be treat for your tastebuds. Or try a famous Plate of Prawns, Caprese Salad or a variety of mouthwatering pastas - you’re sure to be calling “Bravissimo!”.

All pizzas and pastas are handmade. If you’re eating out with the family, Down to Earth’s riverside setting will provide plenty of open space and exceptional views in addition to a Kids’ Play Area and two popular Pickleball courts. For Friday nights at Down to Earth, it’s ...more

A new urban trail concept was launched by the Plettenberg Bay Community Environment Forum at Barrington’s – in the heart of Piesang Valley Road. The new Klein Piesang Nature Park concept offers residents and visitors a fresh way to experience the eco-conscious town of Plettenberg Bay, in the Garden Route.

Designed to wildlife, nature, eco-tourism, and wellness, the trail connects indigenous fauna and flora with a precious ecosystem of endemic species. Additionally, the park with focus on the river health of the Klein Piesang river and will encourage people to engage with their ...more

Wow! What a sight - Orcas in the Bay! There's nothing on earth like encountering these beautiful predators on a marine safari.

According to the Ocean Blue Adventures crew, there were 7 - 10 individuals in the pod and "what a beautiful sighting" it is indeed!

If seeing these magnificent marine animals stirs your curiosity, we might suggest checking out the Plett Ocean Festival which takes place from 4 - 12 July 2025 to take full advantage of Plett's Winter Whale Season.

www.plettoceanfestival.co.za

From April 9–11, 2025, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) hosted World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025 under the dynamic theme “Ignite Africa.” This premier event attracted tourism professionals from across the globe, marking a significant milestone for Africa’s travel and tourism sector. 

Plett Tourism’s CEO Patty Butterworth and Junior Marketing & Public Relations Consultant, Porche Saayman, attended the event alongside other local key stakeholders. The stakeholders included Crags Country Lodge, Emily Moon River Lodge, Offshore Adventures, Idinga Tours (SMME Mentorship Programme) and Bitou Municipal Representatives ...more

This one is for the hikers, riders, runners and walkers, history buffs and land art enthusiasts, nature-lovers and photographers. The Plett Trails app opens expansive adventures and sweeping vistas paired with a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to the best and lesser known walks, hikes and MTB trails to be found in the areas that make up Plettenberg Bay, from Harkerville to Tsitsikamma. 

Plett’s location at the heart of the Garden Route National Park, surrounded by nature reserves, pine plantations, mountains, dramatic coastline, fynbos and exquisite indigenous forest makes it the ideal base from which to ...more

Welcome to Plett’s playground, where jumping waves and soaking up the sun create the vibe for another typically long, lazy summer in our slice of paradise. Breezy brollies, cossies filled with sand, forgotten buckets and spades, kiff surf conditions, binocs, bros, and banana lollies. It’s a feeling!

As the seasons shift, there is a sense of loss as we say cheers to another special summer, but we got you! So come and play at this year’s Plett Ocean Festival, running in its fourth year in our beautiful town. A space that encourages curious humans of all ages who want to learn ...more

Recently, Plett had an unexpected visitor! Our bay is full of wonders and unforgettable encounters!

Renowned South African marine mammal scientists believe the animal possibly matches the description of a Pygmy Right Whale and are blown away by the rarity of such a sighting in our waters. Only a handful have ever been recorded in Plett!

These incredible animals can easily be misidentified as sharks due to their torpedo-shaped bodies, small triangular pectoral fins, and long breath holds - so it’s no wonder this one had the spotters fooled at first!

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Next month, Slops Restaurant and Bar located on the corner of Main Street in Plett enters its second winter.

With the change of season and as a new year of the Slops journey unfolds, Chris Fermor has been inspired to do what he loves most, focusing on all food and wine avenues. Perfecting certain dishes - loved by locals for many years - which have slowly been added to the existing Slops menu.

“I am very proud of our food menu and the consistency we have delivered to our local community and visitors, but there is also something truly satisfying about food that provides a sense of nostalgia,” explains Chris. ...more

Excerpt from an article by Jeff Renaud for Western News

Guy Plint is no stranger to tracking prehistoric beasts. Over the past 40 years, the Western Earth Sciences professor emeritus has studied the Cretaceous rocks of Alberta and British Columbia finding conclusive traces of dinosaurs like the armored ankylosaurus, Deinosuchus (a giant ancestor of the modern crocodile), and most recently, the world’s oldest heron-like bird.

Now, Plint and his collaborators have identified footprints of Cretaceous dinosaurs in South Africa for the first time ever, the ...more

You're invited to an exclusive launch for the Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival 2025

Kicking off the weekend in style, Kay and Monty will host "Into the Night", a story told in five chapters; a journey into one wild night that unfolds through a unique pairing of music, food and wine. 

The evening begins as twilight descends over the vineyards and polo fields of The Crags, Plettenberg Bay and, from the warm glow of the Kay and Monty tasting room, comes the clink of glasses and the murmur of conversation among friends. What follows is a vibrant celebration of the people who bring our local wine industry to life: ...more

The highly anticipated Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival is back, bringing its signature sparkle to Kay & Monty Vineyards this weekend, 26 & 27 April, and an exclusive launch event on Friday 25 April.

The Plett Wine Route and Plett Tourism are thrilled - after many requests from visitors - to celebrate the vibrant return of the festival that highlights the exceptional wines emerging from South Africa's best-kept secret: the W.O. Plettenberg Bay region.

WONDERFUL WINES

Plett’s wine estates will be in attendance, including a new mystery estate that will be ...more