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Gonubie Beach
Beach Eastern Cape

Gonubie Beach

East London's local beach — a long arc of warm sand with a boardwalk and a river-mouth swimming pool.

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Trip Role

Quick Stop

Ideal stay

Full day

Best for

Family swimming and boardwalk strolls

Our take

A well-maintained, reliable local favorite.

A well-maintained, reliable local favorite.

Trip Role
Quick Stop
Ideal Stay
Full day
Time Needed
Full day
Best For
Family swimming and boardwalk strolls
Go If
You want a family-friendly beach with excellent facilities.
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Why it's worth your time

East London's premier beach, featuring a long boardwalk and a tidal pool at the river mouth.

What we love

The tidal pool at the river mouth.

What to know

The boardwalk is the best way to navigate the dunes.