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Legend

Gonubie - hidden gem of the Eastern Cape

When telling people about Gonubie, it is not uncommon to get a surprised response of 'Gonubie? Where's that?' ... and not only from people in Gauteng or the Freestate. Even people from Kei Mouth, barely 40kms drive from Gonubie towards KZN have curiously frowned by the mention of Gonubie (or in the Xhosa vernacular "Qunube", the name of a berry growing along the banks of the Gonubie river). It is thus not by accident called a hidden gem, or a closely guarded secret.

To get to Gonubie one has to turn off the N2 to between East London and Durban, and once in town there is nowhere else to go but straight into the sea! With a growing population, an outstanding primary school and a brand new high school, Gonubie even boasts a couple of robots!

Gonubie is well maintainted and suprisingly affluent for a small coastal town situated on the Gonubie River Mouth and Gonubie Bay which are often visited by passing whales and pods of dolphins. Recent development has seen a number of new townhouse complexes and a decent size shopping mall with a well-known supermarket, a pizza take-away and a number of small boutique type shops. Part of the complex also boasts a medical centre.

Gonubie is a popular holiday destination and in recent years its beautiful, safe swimming beach and river and long boardwalk have attracted a number of organized holiday programs. Offering a wide selection of excellent B&B and Guesthouse establishments, easy to reach amenities and sport facilities together with the Wild Coast and several small game reserves within easy reach.

Gonubie is certainly an excellent choice for a family holiday as well as for people on business trips to East London.

We look forward to welcoming you in our town!

Current and future events

Christmas Market

5 November 2010 from 16:00 to 22:00 and 6 November 2010 from 9:00 to 14:00 at Laerskool Nahoon, Schultz Road, Nahoon

On 5 and 6 November, come and browse through our not-so-average craft market. You will find that special Christmas gift here!

Relax at our Sidewalk Café whilst enjoying a cup of coffee and home-made refreshments.

Live demonstrations by some of East London's most creative.

Saturday the 6th is Entrepeneurs' Day, when entrepeneurs from school-going age will also sell their goods at different stalls. This promises to be a day of full-colour-fun, with loads of entertainment, activities and good food!

Bring the family and come enjoy the day with us!

Bookings for stalls are still welcome! Contact Elizabeth on 082 460 3400

Events throughout the year

  • Third Tuesday of every month at 3pm: Book social at Hands-On (behind Gonubie butchery)
  • First Monday of every month: Numismatic coins, banknotes, medals (valuations) at 4pm at Hands-On
  • Second Saturday of every month: East London Needlework Guild meets at Gonubie Lower Library Hall at 14h30
  • Third Saturday of every month. East London Quilters Guild meetings at Beacon Bay Library at 14h00
  • Last Saturday of every month 9h00 - 12h00  Art in the Garden at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery