Seals chase great white shark at Robberg
Video: seals chase great white shark robberg

Josh and Mikela took this rare phone video of some  seals chasing a great white shark away at Robberg Nature Reserve in Plett.

 


Water restrictions in Plett
Ten things you should know about Stage 1 Water Restrictions

Plett is currently undergoing a very dry period and water restrictions are in place. Watering gardens with municipal water is currently not permitted.

Please use water sparingly.

 

Bitou Municipality 's water restriction guidelines appear below: 

39. Water restrictions
(1) The municipality may by public notice ...more


Less beachy things to do in Plett
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It sounds impossible we know, but there might just be a time when you wish to take a break from the beach.

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Work your way slowly through the Garden Route grape-growing community.

All right we concede. On the face of it, visiting the southern Cape coast for a trip through the wine lands might ...more


Beach safety urged after shark activity
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Important Beach Safety Information: please be aware of shark activity in the area.

SIREN CALL - 19 December - Plettenberg Bay

At 07h13, Monday, 19th December, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew launched the Sea Rescue craft Ray Farnham and Airlink Rescuer and our rescue vehicle responded following a request ...more


Young Plett individuals shaping their world
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A profile of young Plett individuals who are shaping the world around them – designers, entertainers and entrepreneurs.

 

Meet Nada J, Noloyiso “Nada J” Jujwana, Fashion Designer

Age: 25

Birth Place: Humansdorp

High School: Wittedrift High School

University: Damelin

2 year personal ...more


Seasons in the sun
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Plett’s eclectic experiences offer fun all year round by Peter Wallington

The Plett tourism experience continues to evolve into an excitingly eclectic mix – and our seasonal themes will help distill our offering for our visitors! And yet despite the continued investment in tourism experiences in ...more


Plett beaches now open with lifeguards
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All 13 Plett beaches have now opened for season and lifeguards are present on these beaches.

The operating times for lifeguard crews are shown below:

NATURES VALLEY (BLUE FLAG ): 09H00-17H00 ENRICOS: 09H00-17H00 THE WAVES (BLUE FLAG): 09H00-17H00 THE DUNES (BLUE FLAG ): 09H00-17H00 LOOKOUT (BLUE ...more

Enjoy that Plett Summer feeling!
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Message from Plett Tourism Chairman, Peter Wallington

Welcome to Plett Summer. We hope you find the Plett feeling you’re looking for!  We hope you enjoy our fourth edition of the Plett Summer magazine

This issue showcases what you can do during the holiday season if you need a break from sun-soaked ...more


Video: How to spot rip currents
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As summer vacations begin and you head out for the beach, have fun, but be sure you know how to stay safe.

Rip currents account for 80% of beach rescues. Learn how to spot one, and how to escape one if you happen to be caught in it, by watching this video.


Plett Summer Contest – Win tickets to Get Lucky Summer and The Meadows
Goodluck Get Lucky Summer at BI Hotel Plett

Share your Plett Summer memories… and WIN

Share your Plett Summer memories with the hashtag #plettsummer on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and each week we will be giving away two tickets to that week’s show of GoodLuck’s Get Lucky Summer on the lawn of the Beacon Island, two tickets to the shows at the ...more


Subsidized 4 Day Rage Pass
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This is possibly the most exciting partnership we’ve ever made. We’ve teamed up with Plett Rage Student Festival to help those who are going to Plettenberg Bay but weren’t able to purchase passes due to not going for the full duration of the festival.

Being one of South Africa’s biggest music blogs we just ...more


Plett Rage on the Kieno Kammies radio show
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Do you remember what you did to mark the end of matric? For many Capetonians finishing their matric, Plettenberg Bay is the hottest ticket event to be at, and especially Plett Rage.

The Kieno Kammies Show talks to guest Marius van der Westhuizen, Head of Production Plett Rage, about the upcoming festival.