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1st Beach offers sand, sea and that unhurried Garden Route beach feeling near Mossel Bay. Early mornings are calmest — the wind often picks up through the afternoon.

1st Beach rewards the stop with a proper Garden Route panorama near Sedgefield. Bring a jacket — exposed lookouts here can be windy even on warm days.

A viewpoint near Sedgefield — worth a stop for the outlook over coast, forest or mountains, depending on which way you're facing. Sunrise and late afternoon give the best light.

A viewpoint near Nature's Valley — worth a stop for the outlook over coast, forest or mountains, depending on which way you're facing. Sunrise and late afternoon give the best light.

3rd Beach rewards the stop with a proper Garden Route panorama near Sedgefield. Bring a jacket — exposed lookouts here can be windy even on warm days.

A viewpoint near George — worth a stop for the outlook over coast, forest or mountains, depending on which way you're facing. Sunrise and late afternoon give the best light.

Abseil Viewpoint is a lookout near Storms River with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.

A stop near Plettenberg Bay that locals and visitors rate as part of the area's character. Pairs well with a meal or beach stop nearby.

Afri-Abseil is a local attraction near Nature's Valley — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

Africanyon River Adventures is a local attraction near Nature's Valley — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

Agulhas lookout point is a lookout near Storms River with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.

Andre Hut Viewpoint is a lookout near Nature's Valley with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.

Aquada de São Bras is one of the spots that gives this part of the coast its flavour near Mossel Bay. Good to combine with other stops in the area rather than as a single destination.

Arch Rock is a lookout near Nature's Valley with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.

A museum/gallery stop near Hartenbos. Weather-proof and unhurried — check local opening hours, as smaller venues on the Garden Route keep their own schedules.

Attakwaskloof Forest Nature Reserve is a quiet green corner of the Garden Route near Hartenbos. Good for a slow walk and a reset between bigger stops; conditions are best outside the midday heat.

A stop near Knysna that locals and visitors rate as part of the area's character. Pairs well with a meal or beach stop nearby.

Bendigo Mines is one of the spots that gives this part of the coast its flavour near Knysna. Good to combine with other stops in the area rather than as a single destination.

Bendigo Mines Tour Entrance is one of the spots that gives this part of the coast its flavour near Knysna. Good to combine with other stops in the area rather than as a single destination.

Benton on Sea View point rewards the stop with a proper Garden Route panorama near Knysna. Bring a jacket — exposed lookouts here can be windy even on warm days.

A stop near Storms River that locals and visitors rate as part of the area's character. Pairs well with a meal or beach stop nearby.

Big Tree is a local attraction near Knysna — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

Big Tree is a local attraction near Wilderness — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

Bird Hide is a lookout near Sedgefield with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.