Wilderness Travel Guide
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At the foothills of the Outenique Mountains is a place of untamed beauty where people come to enjoy the wonders that is the Wilderness. With breath taking beaches and numerous vantage points it’s no wonder that the Wilderness accommodation has become a highly sort after holiday destination.
The ideal seaside holiday destination was established in a little stone house in the late 1800’s with a reputation of being a place of tranquility and peace. The tradition and hospitality that the Wilderness is so well known for all started in a seaside boarding house in the old homestead. Because of this Wilderness became famous all over the world.
At just 15Km from George this romantic town lies between the Kaaimans River on the west and Goukamma Nature Reserve on the east side, all on the borders of the breath taking border of the Outeniqua Mountains in the north and Indian Ocean on the south.
Wilderness is not only famous for its beautiful beaches where whale and dolphin watching are highly popular but also for its placid lagoon (Touw River Estuary). This is one of the hot spots for waterskiing in Wilderness and attracts all enthusiasts.
Wilderness accommodation is an outdoorsman’s heaven offering a wide range of activities like, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, horse riding, scenic drives, day tours, angling, boating, and many other water activities.
Wilderness is home to the Woodville Big tree, at over 800 years old, it provides the perfect place for picnic spots due to is branches which cover massive areas of ground. Use your time to explore the birdlife along the boardwalk (also wheelchair friendly).
Milkwood village is also a very popular hot spot, situated right by the station and lagoon as well as the beach; you can come and enjoy a stroll through the stunning gardens or enjoy lunch and the many restaurants.
One of the most famous restaurants known for its divine menu and high standard of service is the Palm Wilderness. Experience the unique dinning that the young chef whips up from game, fish, and fresh produce to ostrich. This type of dining is a MUST!