Stonehaven Rivier Loge

Escape to your own river hideaway. Set on the peaceful Goukou River near Stilbaai, Stonehaven River Lodge is a haven of tranquillity. Four luxurious self-catering lodges offer an idyllic destination to relax and recharge or an enchanting setting for conferences and events. A thousand reasons to visit Stonehaven River Lodge is an escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Take your pick from boating, fishing, cycling and any number of water sports, or simply enjoy a lazy picnic under the shade of ancient trees.

Enjoy the sun and the water of the endless beaches and river. Swimming is safe and all watersports can be enjoyed, with the exception of jetskis. Go snorkelling and scuba diving. The Goukou River is the only river in the area that is navigable for 15 kilometers. Excellent fishing from the beaches and rocks, as well as deep-sea fishing and river fishing Surfing conditions, are recognized country-wide and are the best in the area. Play golf on a beautiful ninth hole course with a view stretching over the sea and a modern, spacious clubhouse. Tennis, bowls and squash are available. Cycling is very popular. Ride to Jongensfontein and back and then to Preekstoel and back. This is a 40 kilometers cycle all along the coast with spectacular views.

Hiking routes along the coast, next to the river and through the Nature Reserve are available and very popular. Five hiking trails of between two and five hours are available. The small, but the active fishing harbour is a wonderful attraction. The harbour is used especially by small concerns. Primarily Hake and Cob are sold here. Fresh fish may be bought at the harbour. See the remnants of an extinct culture. The ancient fish traps are circular stone structures that the Khoi-San created hundreds of years ago to catch fish at low tide. Some of these traps are still maintained and used.

In Jongensfontein the historic little White House serves as a local museum and information centre. Stilbaai Tourism Bureau houses a historical exhibition and adjoins a nature garden. Visit the Jagersbosch homestead, a national monument and the headquarters of the well known Jagersbosch Community Care Centre. Also visit the Soete-Arbeid Craft Centre, an art workshop and the Soete-Inval Botanical Garden at the Soeterus Care Centre in Melkhoutfontein. The Pauline Bohnen Nature Reserve is also another worthwhile area to visit.