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Blog Posts
- Lions Karoo to Coast Celebrates 25 Years with Exciting New Partnerships, Rider Rewards and Community Campaigns
- Let the Thrills Begin – 2026 Simola Hillclimb
- Modified Saloon Cars – Ready to Rumble for 2026
- Italian Street Festival brings a Taste of Italy to Knysna
- Every Entry Counts: Lions Karoo to Coast Riders Unite to Raise a Life-Changing Guide Dog
- A Food Lover’s Dream: One week to go until the Italian Street Festival in Knysna
- Knysna African Arts Festival Sets New Standard for Inclusive Cultural Celebration
- Knysna is open for business and welcomes visitors to a water-wise destination
- Iconic Prince Alfred’s Pass Headlines the 2026 Lions Karoo to Coast Cycling Challenge
- Italy comes to Knysna: Italian Street Festival returns this March
- AN EXCITING PROGRAMME OF EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN KNYSNA THIS SUMMER
- Knysna welcomes visitors for the end-of-year holiday season
- THIS IS KNYSNA CAMPAIGN CELEBRATED
- Home of Golf Africa Strengthens Continental Leadership
- Knysna welcomes the world’s best as Nedbank Gravel Burn begins this Sunday
- This is Knysna: Stories that shape a destination
- 3-Hour Mark shattered at the 2025 Lions Karoo to Coast
- Southern Cape Community Spirit on Display at the Lions Karoo to Coast
- Record-breaking Knysna Oyster Festival delivers R41 million boost to local economy
- Resilient Knysna: Where Natural Beauty Meets Community Spirit
- Knysna reports a bumper December season
- DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF KNYSNA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
- AER HELICOPTERS TAKES FLIGHT: EXPERIENCE KNYSNA LIKE NEVER BEFORE
- Cool Temperatures but Red-Hot Racing Predicted for 2024 Lions Karoo to Coast
- Garden Route Giro – Dryland Introduce 6-Stage Gravel Race
- Knysna’s natural beauty stealing the limelight once again
- Knysna’s natural beauty still shines
- Visit Knysna has a jampacked programme in celebration of Tourism Month
- Visit Knysna Receives African Excellence Award for Best Tourist Information Centre 2023 by MEA Markets
- KNYSNA PROUDLY UPHOLDS ITS TITLE AS THE CAPE’S BEST DORPIE
- Knysna Oyster Festival 2023: A great time to visit Knysna
- Knysna Oyster Festival 2023: Unleash your adventurous spirit!
- Get ready to shuck and roll: Knysna Oyster Festival is just around the corner!
- 2023 Knysna Oyster Festival celebrates 40 years of family fun
- 2023 SIMOLA HILLCLIMB SET DELIVER FAN-FRIENDLY AUTOMOTIVE EXTRAVAGANZA
- A seahorse for Sedgefield!
- Tourism month is in full swing
- Knysna Art Society breathes life back into historic town centre
- Knysna officially the Cape’s Best ‘Dorpie’
- MAKE YOUR FINGERS DO THE TALKING – VOTE FOR KNYSNA!!
- Communities, Commitment and the CCPP Group Lions Karoo to Coast
- Families Spoilt for Choice at the 2022 Knysna Oyster Festival
- Knysna be on the lookout: The 2022 Sasol Solar Challenge is coming to your town!
- A Holy Grail for Trail Runners
- What’s in a name?
- If You Really Want The World As Your Oyster… Knysna Is Where It’s At!
- Pink Loerie™ 2022 highlights not to be missed
- Big-Hitters Of Modified Saloon Car Category Set To Take On 2022 Simola Hillclimb
- Knysna Wine Festival Returns
- Classic Car Friday guaranteed to surprise and delight
- Pink Loerie™ Mardi Gras and Arts Festival swoops back
- One-of-a-kind sculpture to welcome visitors to Knysna’s Judah Square
- Press release: Western Cape claims four in the Top 50 of the 100 Most Loved Destinations in the World
- From Lonely Planet: The 10 most romantic places in the world to get engaged
- Knysna’s lineup of events and natural offerings make it the ultimate destination for a fun filled festive holiday season
- Cheeky Knysna Oyster Festival “Limited Edition” campaign yields successful results
- Brenton-on-Sea’s butterfly inspires Knysna’s metamorphosis
- Mosaics place Sedgefield in the spotlight again in the #KnysnaArtProject
- It’s almost time to #WFK
- Reimagined Knysna Oyster Festival now a “Limited Edition”
- Buffalo Bay about to catch the biggest wave to date
- Take a working holiday in Knysna and #wfk
- Southern hemisphere humpback migration route
- #WFK Knysna? We say why not!?
- Get ready to be active at the 2021 Knysna Oyster Festival
- Recreating a culture of art in Knysna
- Knysna Interactive Art Project “We came. We saw. We loved.”
- Are You Ready for the 2021 Knysna Oyster Festival?
- The Magic of Knysna
- Knysna’s art culture returns this summer
- Knysna Beyond the beach
- Visit Knysna encourages focus on COVID-19 safety ahead of Summer Season
- Charity shopping in Knysna
Experiences
- Wheelchair-Friendly Things to Do in Knysna
- Tight lines, warm breezes, good friends, plenty of bait…
- A leisurely paddle in paradise
- A beguiling interactive art route has created a wonderful meander in Knysna
- Gareth Patterson’s Mysteries of the Knysna Forest
- Visit our local museums
- The Knysna Heads
- Seafood is an experience in Knysna
- Prime paddling conditions on the Knysna lagoon
- Knysna Treasure Trail Tour
- The New Western Heads Goukamma Conservancy Trails
- The mouth-watering heritage of Knysna
- Vegan/Vegetarian Food Experiences in the Area
- Hidden gems for that mid-morning cuppa
- Meet Knysna local artists
- Buffalo Bay – a hiker and trail runner’s Eden
- Knysna’s sweeter side
- Medical procedures and recovery options
- Explore Knysna On A Bike
- Concordia Contour Trails Knysna – Outdoor Enthusiasts Playground
- Gift, keepsake or spoil – here’s where you can find those beguiling locally crafted items
- Visit the Knysna Forests
- Eat, see & learn about Knysna oysters
- Swim at one of the many unique swimming spots
- Local Shopping Experiences
- Boat excursions
- Sedgefield’s Mosaic Magic
- Why buying local is so important
- Rivers and lakes, lagoons and estuaries in greater Knysna
- Meet the Knysna 5
- The Judah Square Rastafarian Community Tour
- Mecca for Beach Lovers
- Discover various forms of art in Knysna
- The Best Place to Ride a Bicycle
- A close encounter with an African elephant
- The Featherbed Knysna Beach Bar experience
- Nature reserves in the Greater Knysna area
- Discover local breweries and distillers
- Whale watching and marine life excursions in Knysna
- Find your thrill with the Knysna Zipline
- The best places to watch the sun rise and set in Knysna
- Meet Knysna’s animal life in its natural habitat
- Spa and golf
- Spa and shopping in Knysna
- Spa and romance
- A fynbos walk in the centre of town
- Moonlight Meander – the best natural fun activity after dark in the Garden Route
- Made in Knysna
- Where to buy local produce in Knysna
- Top Annual Sporting Events in Knysna
- Classic car restoration and remodelling in Knysna
- Living Local experiences in Knysna
- Birding in the Greater Knysna area
- Discover the markets of the greater Knysna area
- A toast to the view!
- Knysna for the Digital Nomad
- At leisure in Knysna
- A Boat Building Legacy
- Where to experience the best views
- Walking and hiking
- Explore the forest world of Dalene Matthee’s novels
- Heritage and Seahorses on Thesen Island
- Dive the alluring Paquita shipwreck in Knysna
- Discover Knysna’s Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Golf anyone?
- The Saturday parkrun
- Kite surfing hotspot!
- A sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon
- Paragliding in Sedgefield
- Explore Knysna’s History through its open plaques
- Knysna’s Timber Train
- Knysna is a top medical tourism destination
- A spa & beach combo
- Best ways to stay well & fit in the Knysna area
- Shipbuilding and Knysna’s Timber Heritage
Explore
- Be A Responsible Tourist
- Rainy Day Tastings
- Top 10 things to do
- Top 10 things to do for families
- Top 10 things for couples
- A team’s commitment to responsible tourism
- By the community for the community
- Top 10 free things to do
- Discover Knysna art galleries and art exhibitions in the hotels/restaurants
- Enjoy a Scootour in the Forest
- Swim, walk & picnic at Jubilee Creek in the forest
- Explore the magnificent rock pools at Gericke’s Point
- Fall in Love with Knysna on your Romantic Weekend Away
- The Seven Passes Road
- Why is Knysna so special for special occasions
- Eating, paddling and fishing at the Goukamma River
- Enjoy the family atmosphere at the Knysna Friday Market
- One-day itinerary in Knysna
- Choose Romance. Choose a Knysna Wedding Venue
- Hop on the model engine train in Rheenendal
- Join an art class in Knysna
- 2 day itinerary in the greater Knysna area
- Learn how to surf at Buffalo Bay
- Honeymoon Hideaways
- Your 3 day itinerary in Knysna
- Choosing the wedding cake of your dreams
- Experience life on the water and stay on a houseboat
- Best locations for wedding shoots
- Family events in Knysna and Sedgefield
- Discover Classic cars and motorcycles in Knysna
- Choosing the flowers for your big day
- 5 best day trip ideas from Knysna
- Forest Drive up to Spitzkop for panoramic view of Knysna and Surrounds
- 6 Day Itinerary In Knysna
- The Knysna seahorse – the only known true estuarine species
- Visit the Knysna Library
- Discover the Knysna Forests on a Sanparks Rooted in Time Self-Drive Tour
- Explore our Timber Heritage on the Knysna Timber Route
Events
- Tower2Sea Trail Run
- Summer Solstice 26 @ Well-Being Sanctuary
- SPOILT KNYSNA GIFT FAIR 2026
- A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH ALAN COMMITTIE
- 2026 Leisure Isle Festival
- HENRY ATE Live
- SAM Fashion Show
- HEY HEY DIVORCE – SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT Live
- Garden Route Kite Festival
- Pink Walk Sedgefield
- Roan Ash Live
- Knysna Bowling Club Mixed Singles PBA Qualifier
- Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival
- DALIN OLIVER Live
- Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist Live
- Concordia Primary Golf Day
- Crous & Carstens – Springbok Nude Girls UNPLUGGED
- Watershed Unplugged – Craig Hinds Live
- Rewire Your Reality – 3-Day Immersive Transformation
- Chester’s Got Talent (with Conrad Koch)
- The Living Cornerstone | Women’s Day Celebrations
- Women’s Day GALPALOOZA 2026
- A 7-Chakra Sound Journey Meditation Series
- Pensioners Paint & Pastry Wednesdays
- 2026 Lions Karoo to Coast
- Windhoek Home of Golf Cup – Knysna Golf Club
- Knysna Extreme & Extreme 0.5
- Forest Art & Craft Exhibition
- Goukamma Night Adventure Walk
- Sip and Paint Classes
- Mosaic Food Fair
- Knysna Outdoor Art Exhibition
- “Sunday Moods” on the River Banks
- Moonlight Meander