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Knysna Heads

A sight in Leisure Isle, Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Knysna Heads in Leisure Isle, Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
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Why go

Twin sandstone cliffs at the narrow mouth of the Knysna Lagoon, with lookouts on the eastern head.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is East Head Café, 0.2 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Leisure Isle
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    East Head Café

    Waterside cafe at the Knysna Heads, popular for breakfast and seafood lunches on the deck.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Thesen Islands

    Former timber-mill island turned marina village with shops, galleries and cafes on the lagoon.

    Shopping · 3.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Île de Pain

    Bakery-cafe on Thesen Island known for wood-fired breads and seasonal plates.

    Food · 3.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Brenton-on-Sea

    Long, wild beach west of the Knysna Heads, good for walks below vegetated dunes.

    Outdoors · 4.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Featherbed Nature Reserve

    Ferry across the lagoon to the western head, then a guided walk down through the private reserve.

    Activity · 4.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Diepwalle Forest

    Old-growth Knysna forest in Garden Route National Park, with the Elephant Walk trails among yellowwoods.

    Outdoors · 17 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Knysna Heads is a stop on our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay run from 20°C in July to 28°C in February; March is usually the wettest month. For Knysna Heads itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Knysna & Plettenberg Bay from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Knysna & Plettenberg Bay weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Knysna Heads, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
George Rex Dr, The Heads, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
Coordinates
-34.07573, 23.06178
Destination
Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Knysna Heads: quick answers

How much time do you need at Knysna Heads?

Plan on about an hour at Knysna Heads. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Knysna Heads?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Drive to the top of the eastern head for the view, then walk down to the beach.

Is Knysna Heads free?

Yes, we list Knysna Heads as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Knysna Heads?

Knysna Heads is at George Rex Dr, The Heads, Knysna, 6571, South Africa, in Leisure Isle. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Knysna Heads?

Knysna Heads appears on Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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