The Heads, Knysna

The Knysna Heads are an iconic South African geological formation. The sandstone headlands of two peninsulas enclose the Knysna River Estuary and form the river mouth. There is 300 metres of water between the two headlands.

On the eastern head, you can drive through some of Knysna's most premier residential properties to the highest lookout point, offering panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. There is also fynbos-covered farmland, and the Pezula Golf Estate lies on the seaward-facing slopes.

One can visit the western head through Featherbed Nature Reserve; this entails a boat trip and a 2.2-kilometre guided coastal walk.

Knysna Heads is an upmarket location, ideal for families and investors. If you love to entertain and are looking for a home with breathtaking views, then Knysna Heads is a superb location in a unique natural environment.

Climate in Knysna

The temperate oceanic climate in Knysna leaves locals and tourists alike enjoying the warm summers and mild winters. This coastal town enjoys an average summer temperature of  25°C and a high of 34°C. Winters have an average low of 16°C, and the coldest month is July. The temperature can range between 10 and 20°C throughout the winter months.

Distance from Knysna Heads to Locations:

• Knysna: 11 minutes (6.5 km) via George Rex Drive and Heatherhill Lane.

• Plettenberg Bay Airport: 35 minutes (36.2 km) via N2.

• George Airport: 1 hour, 9 minutes (76.8 km) via N2.

• Port Elizabeth International Airport: 3 hours, 10 minutes (275.9 km) via N2.

• Cape Town: 5 hours, 29 minutes (481.3 km) via N2.

Hospitals in Knysna and surrounds.

• Life Knysna Private Hospital

• Knysna Provincial Hospital

• Advanced Knysna Surgical Centre

• Hunters Medical Centre

 Schools in Knysna.

• Knysna High School

• Knysna Primary School

• Knysna Secondary School

• Knysna Educare Academy

• Oakhill Private School

• Trinity Private School

• Knysna Montessori

• Keurbosch International School

• Hungry Caterpillar Educare Pre-School

• Riverwood Primary School

• Hornlee Primary School

• Fraaisig Primary School

• Little Elephants Pre-Primary School

 Restaurants near Knysna Heads.

• East Head Cafe

• Pearl View Coffee Shop

• Ice Palazzo, Ice Cream Shop

• Pizza and Vino

• Noah's Champagne and Cocktails Lounge at Pezula

• 2 Stories Restaurant & Theatre

• Zachary's Bistro at Pezula.

• Bell Tavern

• Island Café

• Tapas and Oysters on Thesen Island

• Ile de Pain

• Sirocco

• 34 degrees south

• Cruise Café

• Chatters

• Pescador

Shopping near Knysna Heads.

• Knysna Shopping Mall

• Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre

• Knysna Waterfront

• Out of Curio City in the Waterfront

• Oaks on Main

• Woodmill Walk

Knysna Attractions:

Knysna is without doubt the 'Jewel of the Garden Route', offering residents and tourists a lakeside lifestyle with the ocean on the doorstep and the unique natural beauty of the Knysna Forest minutes away.

Renowned for the endangered Knysna Seahorse, sunshine, hiking, whale watching, adventure sports, sailing, and water sports. The area is home to a host of wonderful shops offering local fare, handmade wooden furniture, as well as upmarket jewellery and clothing.

Not to mention the many restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood and oysters.

The Knysna Heads offers discerning investors and families spacious villas, large family homes, and prime vacant plots of land ready for development.

Our esteemed estate agents at Seeff Knysna Heads are excited to share premier properties with you and ensure that you reap the rewards of this unique location. 

The properties have breathtaking views of the lagoon, some with side ocean views as well as views of the river mouth. The Heads is a quiet and safe area, and is highly sought after. Contact Seeff Knysna for more information.