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The Maritime Museum
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  • By Kurtdhis on March 14, 2003
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  • The Maritime Museum
    Built in 1901 as a grist-plant and sawmill, now adapted to serve as a unique Maritime Museum. The main theme is the Portuguese maritime history from 1488 and its connection with the English and Dutch explorers until 1652. The museum houses a life size replica of Bartolomeu Dias' caravel, ship models of the bygone era, route maps to the East and exploration of the Dark Continent in general.

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    Shell Museum and Aquarium
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  • By Kurtdhis on March 14, 2003
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  • This building was erected beside the Post Office Tree in 1902, as an annex of the mill. Here, one can learn more about the ecology of molluscs ( slugs and snails) and one can see various living molluscs and other animals in the aquaria. There is also a display that depicts how man uses shells and a large exhibition of shells on the upper level. Also whale exhibition

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    Seal island trip
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  • By nora_south_africa on May 2, 2008
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  • Catamaran that does seal island trips.
    You will see stunning views on this trip.
    Its quite a comfortable catamaran.

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  • Phone: +27(0) 44 691 3371
  • Directions: Leaves from the Jetty, CBD Mossel bay
  • Website: www.greatbrakriver.co.za/sevenseas
  • Other Contact: +27(0) 82 702 0655
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    Diaz Beach Hotel & Resort
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  • By nora_south_africa on May 2, 2008
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    Adventure golf, beach shop, heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, super tube
    Lots to do here so come and enjoy the day!!
    More pictures of Diaz included in my travelogue.

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  • Phone: +27(0)44 692 8400
  • Directions: Diaz Beach
  • Website: www.diazbeach.co.za
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    Barnyard Theatre
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  • By nora_south_africa on May 2, 2008
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    Located within a 10 minute drive from Mossel Bay.
    Take your own picnic basket or you can book a meal with them.
    This is a unique old theatre.
    Direction: turn off N2 just before Petro sa, Mossdustria

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  • Phone: +27(0)44 698 1022
  • Directions: Direction: turn off N2 just before Petro sa, Mossdustria benlisa@iafrica.com
  • Website: www.barnyardtheatre.co.za
  • Other Contact: +27(0) 82 494 6403
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    Visit the museum, shops and enjoy the scenery.
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  • By cleocat on June 5, 2005
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  • Overlooking the harbour - Mossel Bay
    Overlooking the harbour
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    The view form the overhanging rock onto the harbour is great. See the Dias museum and visit all the interesting craft shops.

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    Botlierskop Game Reserve
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  • By DesertRat on February 1, 2004
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  • One way or another, cats will be comfortable! - Mossel Bay
    One way or another, cats will
    be comfortable!
    by DesertRat
    There's not a lot of big game left in the Western Cape -- for that, you need to go to Kwa-Zulu Natal or the northeast of the country -- but there is the odd private game reserve. If you've got limited time or are not planning to leave the Cape, Botlierskop will at least give you a bit of a taste of what you might be able to see in greater numbers or variety elsewhere.

    Botlierskop was originally a large farm, but it was turned into a game reserve a few years ago. Within the roughly 2000 hectares of the property, they have lion, zebra, rhino, nyala, giraffe, wildebeest (a.k.a. gnu), and numerous species of birds and smaller animals.

    The R383 per person ticket gets you a three-hour game drive in an ex-South African army troop transport that will go absolutely anywhere. The ride alone was worth the ticket price! Our driver, a girl of about 23 or so, took this thing over amazingly steep trails out in the hills beyond the superb lodge, where we also had lunch. Meeting the animals, watching giraffes saunter along the road, seeing a baby rhino nursing, all had us on the edges of our seats. Even though it was faintly artificial, it was still far, far better than what you see in even the very best zoos. I can't recommend this half-day outing enough!

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  • Phone: +27 (0) 44 696 6055 Fax: +
  • Directions: Drive east on the N-2 from Mossel Bay and take the exit for Brakrevier. Botlierskop is just a few kilometers farther up the hill.
  • Website: http://www.botlierskop.co.za/
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    Whale Watching
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  • By Kurtdhis on March 14, 2003
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  • Whilst relaxing on De Dakke Beach you can experience the care-free playing of whales and dolphins. Boat trips to Seal Island give you the best chance to spot whales, dolphins, seals and penguins.

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    Bungy jump
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  • By nora_south_africa on May 2, 2008
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  • A 65 mt jump at Gouritz.
    This those who love the adrenalin rush should enjoy!
    On the N2 Near Gouritz, you will see the board next to the N2.
    Please note: you are not allowed to stop your car ON this bridge to watch people jumping, there is a place where you can pull off the road., those who don’t jump and prefer to watch can take with a picnic basket.
    Please check the web site for more info.

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  • Phone: +27(0) 44 697 7001
  • Website: www.faceadrenalin.com
  • Other Contact: +27(0) 83 414 2380
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    Watch a Movie
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  • By nora_south_africa on May 2, 2008
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  • Cine 1 , 2 & 3
    Here you can enjoy a movie, this is something good to enjoy on a rainy day…
    Or go to an evening show.

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  • Phone: +27(0) 44 690 3007
  • Directions: Address: Corner of Louis Fourie and Aloff drive, CBD, Mossel Bay
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