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Things to see in Gqeberha (South Africa): 20 places and when to go
Gqeberha is a major city in South Africa with around 1,021,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Temples (5), Museums and art (4). The best known are Algoa Bay, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum and Fort Frederick, Eastern Cape. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -33.9681, 25.5981
- Population
- About 1,021,000
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (4) · Architecture (3) · Nature (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 3.0 km as the crow flies
What to see in Gqeberha
The places in and around Gqeberha, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Algoa BayWide inlet along the South African east coast42 km
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art MuseumArt museums in Eastern Cape, South Africa1.2 km
- Fort Frederick, Eastern CapeFort in Eastern Cape, South Africa2.2 km
- Horse MemorialProvincial heritage site in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa1.2 km
- St. Augustine's Cathedral, GqeberhaChurch in Port Elizabeth, South Africa2.3 km
- Campanile (Port Elizabeth)History · Architecture2.6 km
- Kragga Kamma Game ParkWith kids · Wildlife13 km
- Red Location MuseumMuseum in South Africa7.9 km
- St Mary's Cathedral, Port ElizabethAnglican cathedral2.4 km
- Cape Recife LighthouseLighthouse in South Africa12 km
- The Hill LighthouseLighthouse in South Africa2.2 km
- Prince Alfred's Guard MemorialMonument882 m
- Statue of Queen VictoriaStatue in Port Elizabeth, South Africa2.4 km
- Jewish Pioneer’s Memorial MuseumTemples1.7 km
- Shelly BayBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa20 km
- South End MuseumMuseum2.9 km
- Masjid AzîezMosque in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)2.8 km
- Masjid ul-AkbarFirst mosque in the Eastern Cape, South Africa2.4 km
- 7 Castle HillHistoric house in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape2.2 km
- Theescombe Estate Wine FarmWinery11 km
When to go to Gqeberha
The best time to visit Gqeberha is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:02
- FebBest time13:13
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:09
- MayPossible10:14
- JunPossible9:45
- JulBest time9:57
- AugBest time10:44
- SepBest time11:48
- OctBest time12:52
- NovBest time13:48
- DecBest time14:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. In January, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gqeberha
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 3.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Uitenhage5 places30 km
- Makhanda, South Africa9 places113 km
- Port Alfred13 places126 km
- Storms River7 places158 km
- The Crags7 places197 km
- Graaff-Reinet19 places210 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gqeberha?
The best known: Algoa Bay, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, Fort Frederick, Eastern Cape, Horse Memorial, St. Augustine's Cathedral, Gqeberha. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gqeberha?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Gqeberha?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 3.0 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gqeberha as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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