At 16h05, Thursday, 11th August, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated following reports of four or five persons appearing to be in distress, caught in rip currents at Lookout Beach.
NSRI Plettenberg Bay responded to the base and the Sea Rescue craft Ray Farnham and Airlink ...more
Several Plettenberg Bay animal sanctuaries are set to go wild for the latest in mobile gaming crazes with the introduction of a Pokémon Go tour.
Pokémon Go is a location-based augmented reality mobile game developed by Niantic for iOS and Android devices, and about 40-million people have downloaded it ...more
On Tuesday, CemAir launched their new Bombardier Dash-8 Q300 on its inaugural flight. The flight whisked off Plett scholars, municipal officials and senior citizens on a thrilling flight over the town and surrounding areas.
Bitou Municipality's Mayor, Councillor Memory Booysen was at the airport in ...more
Wine-and-food pairing has arguably been done to death, so how to put a new spin on it that helps to showcase the wines of the youthful but fast-growing Plett wine region?
And, how to inject some tourist buzz and create a reason to visit the traditionally summery seaside destination in mid-winter? Plett ...more
Plett Tourism’s 24 HOUR REUNION “extravaganza” event, in conjunction with local fashion industry event management company, FriCreatives, made its debut last weekend when local and national designers, fashion models and other industry talents transformed the White House Theatre Venue and the town ...more
The third annual Plett Food and Film Festival got off to a titillating start with culinary presentations by some of South Africa’s top foodies, delectable food, wine and sweet treats; and world-class films.
The festival – which took place between July 11 and July 13 – is a first ...more
Despite the cold snap that has gripped Knysna, 700 guests flocked to experience this year’s Pick n Pay Flavours of Knysna served with Tabasco.
This event, always a firm favourite during the annual Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, saw 10 local Garden Route restaurants competing for the ...more
The Simola Forest Phantom Night Run, powered by Ledlenser headlamps, was the newest edition to the sporting calendar at the 2016 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival.
These 6km and 12km routes of singletrack through the Knysna forest at night saw athletes negotiate the dark guided only ...
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Plett's first ever 24 Hour Reunion fashion extravaganza dominated the Plett MAD festival last weekend when local and national fashion designers gathered for photo shoots, runway show, a red carpet event, musical performance, and an after party.
Deep Settle Movement, founded by Asanda Qumelwana, ...more
All pictures courtesy of Glen Murray unless otherwise stated
After the Team decided to skip Expedition Africa in 2015 which was in hind site a great decision, it renewed the hunger and passion , 2016 was going to be the big one for us. The year soon ran away from us and the ...more
If you live in Plett, it's in your back yard!
Join Plett Tourism and get on the new Garden Route & Klein Karoo App to showcase your business alongside other dynamic Plett products. Exclusive to local tourism office members.
Plett Tourism would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the existing ...more
You may have heard about the annual Plett MAD Festival in Plettenberg Bay and wondered: “What on earth is Plett MAD?” The Plett MAD Festival is held in Plett every June and July and is a celebration of all things Music, Arts and Drama – all things MAD. Plett Tourism has compiled an intriguing calendar of events that ...more