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Spectacular golf courses
at Sparrebosch and Knysna Golf Estates which attract large numbers of
international visitors;
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The famous Farncourt
course at George can not be missed;
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Knysna’s own steam
train, the ‘Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe’ that offers an enthralling 2.5
hour journey to George;
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Creeking and hiking - a
large selection of both coastal and inland walks through the
indigenous forests. The
variety of forest hikes are particularly enchanting and peaceful;
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Bird watching with over
200 different species represented both inland and on the estuary;
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Cycling and mountain
biking – the mountain bike trails are numerous and offer spectacular
routes through the forests;
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Horse riding on forest,
coastal, fynbos or mountain trails;
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The Knysna Elephant Park
with its tame elephants;
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‘Retail Therapy’ – a
shopper’s paradise with a wealth of craft stalls, curio shops,
unique furniture stores and clothing boutiques;
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Scores of restaurants and
sidewalk cafes including premises specialising in fresh Knysna oysters
and other seafoods;
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A local brewery supplying
a fine selection of taverns and waterfront pubs;
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Aromatherapy,
reflexology, Indian head massages or shiatsu for the over-indulged.