Fires engulf large areas around Plett
fires in plett

Large areas of bush on the immediate outskirts of Plett are currently on fire and local authorities are urging extreme caution to motorists on the N2 past Old Nick and the Keurbooms caravan park towards Pennypinchers/Buco.

Fanned by a strong south westerly wind, the fire which started around ...more


Plett tourism thriving in just 3 years
The Lookout view point in Plett.

By “implementing the basics” Plett Tourism has dramatically turned around the town’s tourism industry in just three years.

“It doesn’t sound very exciting, but by sticking to the basics the team has managed to make a difference,” Plett Tourism chairperson Peter Wallington said this ...more


Plett wine farm features in SA Gourmet Magazine
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Despite its no-airs-and-graces ambiance, this maverick winery in Plettenberg Bay has helped to firmly establish Plett on the epicurean agenda.

While Cape wine producers tout centuries of tradition, there’s something refreshing about pioneering a “start-up” in a region where, a ...more


What’s the #1 thing to do in Plett?
Robberg in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Plett 4th in TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards.

The number one question that is asked by first-comers to Plett (and probably any tourist destination) is "what's the top attraction in town".

Surprisingly, in Plettenberg Bay you'll find it's actually a few kilometers out of town, in the form of the majestic 4km headland named Robberg which stretches ...more


Another accolade for Plett
Plettenberg Bay has been selected as one of the top 10 places to visit in South Africa.

Plettenberg Bay has been dominating the rankings of travel publications as a must-visit destination in recent years and 2017 is already off to a good start.

In February the coastal holiday town was selected as one of the top 10 places to visit in South Africa by Culture Trip – a global platform that ...more


A video collage of Plett

A collage of Plett for the tourism roadshow in India.


Water restrictions lifted in Plettenberg Bay
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Great news for locals and tourists in Plettenberg Bay – There are currently no water restrictions in place.

According to Mr Lombard, a municipal manager at Water Works, the dam’s water level is at 86% and the river flow is still normal for this time of year. However please continue to be ...more


The Plett Wine Route (Part 1)
PEEBEE SAYS: ‘A week after my tour, I was asked to assess two Sauvignon Blancs from The Cape… they fell so far short, lacking that cutting-edge long acid that holds the food fl avours’ - the image above shows part of the scrumpdelicious array of culinary treats that accompanied Plett products of the vine during this year’s Wine & Bubbly Festival

THE Stellenbosch Wine Route was launched in 1973 and co-founder Spatz Sperling of Delheim prayed for clouds to appear in the sky. The beaches were deserted and the day was spent tasting.

The Plett Wine Route should be in demand on even the warmest days of this summer.

If, up to 2016, you came to Plett to strut the ...more


Plett Rage 2016 Official After Movie
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The official Plett Rage 2016 after movie is here!

 

Credits:

Director & Editor: Tash Montlake (@tashmontlake)
Cinematographer & Drone: Nick Burton-Moore (@lightnin_bertman)
2nd Camera & Assistant: Thomas Dalais (@tommytuna_sa)

Music:

GOLDFISH feat Diamond Thug - Deep of the Night
Embassy - Pina
PHFAT - ...more


Plett holiday spending increases
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Despite a dreary economic climate around the country, tills were ringing in Plettenberg Bay this festive season as thousands of holidaymakers made their way to the town.

"Plett summer 2016 saw its usual full occupancy, increased CemAir flight arrivals at the Plett Airport, high attendance at the summer's ...more


Penguin visits Plett beach

Look who showed up on Hobie beach today. This African penguin decided to visit Plettenberg Bay today and posed for a few photos for the locals and holidaymakers outside The Bungalow on the beach.

The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the jackass penguin and black-footed penguin is a ...more


Plett goes MAD in winter…
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Grab your friends and book your room - The Plett MAD (music.arts.drama) Festival opens for a three-week run this winter.

Save the date 30 June - 18 July, 2017

The MAD Festival, presenting jazz, drama, live bands, fashion and international food film against the backdrop of the town’s Indian Ocean, Tsitsikamma ...more