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It’s a proud boast that the highest number of sunshine hours in South Africa is recorded on the spectacular Sunshine Coast. the Great White Shark and Southern Right Whale. The area’s unspoilt beaches and quaint seaside villages make for a popular holiday destination. As well as top-class golf, experience exciting water-sport opportunities such as diving, surfing, body boarding and canoeing. Other off-course activities include prolific birding – more than 400 This aptly named stretch of coastline lies neatly recorded species – walking trails, world-class between the two cities of Port Elizabeth and arts and crafts routes and a rich cultural history East London and enjoys more than 100km of to explore. pristine beaches - including spectacular, world- renowned dunefields. Accommodation options include luxury 5-Star lodges and hotels, B&Bs, self-catering holiday But the gem among all the spectacular scenery homes and camping. Experience a variety of lies in the seaside town of Port Alfred, where novel and excellent restaurants, unique shopping the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club attracts visitors opportunities and picturesque seaside towns. from the other 63 clubs with the bona fide right to a ‘Royal’ title, bestowed by a member of the The Sunshine Coast is food for the soul – you United Kingdom royal family. There is plenty for can enjoy nature at its best in stunning scenic the visiting golfer and family to enjoy. surroundings knowing that the modern-day conveniences we can’t live without are only The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its plethora minutes away. of still-pristine golden beaches as well as many malaria-free game reserves - most of which host the ‘Big Five’ (the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) - as well as the only www.sunshinecoasttourism.co.za National Park to host the Big Seven, including DG SAIO 2020 | 29