Description
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Mossel Bay, on the Garden Route, southern coast of South Africa about 450Km east of Cape Town, received municipal status in 1852. Bartolomeu Dias arrived there on February 3, 1488 and named it (Bay of Saint Blaise) In 1601 the Dutch navigator Paulus van Caerden, renamed it Mosselbaai (Bay of Mussels). Nomadic Khoisan people were the first inhabitants of the region. There are caves in the area where the remains of ancient Khoisan dwellings have been found. One of these is at the St Blaise Lighthouse at the Point. Mossel Bay is synonymous with good weather with an average of 320 sunny days per year. Summer rain, falls mostly at night. In 1992, the Guinness Book of Records reported Mossel Bay as having 'the second mildest climate in the world' (first was a small town in Hawaii). No Hurry. No Worries. Mossel Bay offers visitors the outdoors, beaches, golf, sport, culture, art, shopping and museums, such as the Bartholomew Dias Museum Complex. Most activities regarding play, work, eat and sleep can be found here.
Contact
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| Address : |
Mossel Bay Tourism Information Office, corner of Market & Church Sts, Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Postal : |
Mossel Bay Tourism Information Office, CBD P.O. Box 1556, Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Contact : |
Mossel Bay Tourism Information Office |
| Tel : |
+27(0)44 691 2202 |
| Fax : |
+27(0)44 690 3077 |
| Email : |
Click Here
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| Website : |
Click Here
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| Host Website : |
Click Here
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| Cellphone Reception : |
Good |
Main Cellular Network : |
MTN. CellC. Vodacom. Virgin. 8Ta |
Destination Information
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| Police Station : |
Yes |
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Police Telephone : |
+27(0)44 606 2800 |
| Hospital : |
Yes |
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Hospital Telephone : |
+27(0)44 691 3718 |
| Doctor : |
Yes |
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Doctor Telephone : |
+27(0)44 691 3122 |
| Tourist Information : |
Yes |
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Tourist Information Telephone : |
+27(0)44 691 2202 |
| Petrol : |
Yes |
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Petrol Type : |
Leaded & Unleaded |
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Petrol Price Index : |
R13.55 (2014) |
| Diesel : |
Yes
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Diesel Price Index : |
R12.85 (2014) |
| Towing Service : |
Yes |
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Towing Service Telephone: |
+27(0)44 691 2508 |
| Facilities : |
Gas Refill, Shopping Mall, Shopping Centre, Shops, General Dealer, Bank, ATM, Foreign Exchange, Internet Cafe, Tour Services, Lodging, Camping, Butchery, Bakery, Liquor, Restaurant, Pharmacy, Airstrip, Car Rental, Tyre Repair, Tyre Sales, Mechanical Repair |
Activities
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Game Viewing, Game Drives, Quad Bikes, Hiking Trails, Guided Walks, Mountain Biking, Horse Trails, Golf, Fishing, Swimming, Diving, Snorkelling, Surfing, Sandboarding, Water Skiing, Boat Trips, Whale or Dolphin Watching
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| More Activities: |
Skydiving. Tennis. Squash. |
| Notes on Activities: |
(Some activities may be offered nearby). |
Travelling Information
George Airport is close to MosselBay, which is 25 minutes or 35km away. Shuttle services are available. Car rental is available at the George airport or in MosselBay. Tow-in is for Meyer Towing and Recovery their cell: +27(0)82 747 0251. The Doctor is Dr Berger, Ciatana Elisabeth. (Apr-14). Harbour nearby.
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