The Island Nature Reserve | Attraction

Eastern Cape Attractions | Sunshine coast Attractions | Port Elizabeth Attractions

The Island Nature Reserve is located approximately 25 km from Port Elizabeth and is accessed via the Seaview Road turn off along the national road.

The Reserve comprises 480 ha of indigenous Alexandria coastal forest and boasts tree species such as Outeniqua yellow-wood, white and hard pear as well as white milkwood.

Fauna include small blue duiker, bushbuck, vervet monkey and bushpigs. More than fifty species of birds have been recorded, amongst them the Knysna lourie. The Reserve offers numerous walks, the most well known being the 16 km Bushbuck hiking trail, as well as picnic sites and a braai area.

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