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Things to see in Storms River (South Africa): 7 places and when to go
Storms River is a town in South Africa, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (1), Hiking (1). The best known are Daeraad se Baai, Grootbaai and Soetbaai. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. 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 · -33.9741, 23.8868
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Mountains (1) · Hiking (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 160 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Stormsrivierpiek, at 1,017 m.
What to see in Storms River
The places in and around Storms River, 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.
- Daeraad se BaaiBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa11 km
- GrootbaaiBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa7.7 km
- SoetbaaiBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa8.7 km
- StormsrivierpiekMountain in South Africa3.0 km
- ToorbaaiBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa5.4 km
- The Dolphin TrailHiking8.4 km
- Tsitsikamma Village InnHotel in Stormsrivier, South Africa6 m
When to go to Storms River
The best time to visit Storms River is October to April; also possible: May to September. 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
- JulPossible9:57
- AugPossible10:44
- SepPossible11:48
- 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, 7 of the 7 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 Storms River
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 160 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
- The Crags7 places39 km
- Knysna13 places79 km
- George, South Africa14 places133 km
- Uitenhage5 places141 km
- Gqeberha20 places158 km
- Oudtshoorn5 places163 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Storms River?
The best known: Daeraad se Baai, Grootbaai, Soetbaai, Stormsrivierpiek, Toorbaai. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Storms River?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Storms River?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 160 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Storms River as the destination and these 7 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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