Gouritsmond

• Province    Western Cape
• District: Garden Route
• Municipality: Hessequa
• Area: 3.24 km2

Gouritsmond is a small coastal town in the Garden Route District of the Western Cape, South Africa. It lies at the mouth of the Gouritz River, about 43 km southeast of Mossel Bay and approximately 90 km west of George. The town sits where the Gourits River meets the Indian Ocean and is accessed via the R325 from the N2 highway. Gouritsmond functions as a holiday destination and residential village, with the river estuary forming a central natural feature.

History of Gouritsmond

Gouritsmond’s history stretches back to the 1700s, when it grew from a small fishing settlement to a littletown, established in 1915. Farmers first settled in the area of the Gouritz River mouth, where they grazed their sheep and cattle. The town was officially established in 1915 when the name changed from Gouritsriviermond to Gouritsmond.  Only in 1983 was there any access by tar road. The roads had previously been gravel surfaced with 25 gates along the way, which had to be opened and closed again after passing through. This limited access to the town, but the construction of a tar road made it more accessible.

Gouritsmond is a naturally beautiful, unspoiled little coastal gem hidden off the beaten track, where fynbos and rare birds flourish.

The postcode for Gouritsmond is 6696

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Things to see and do in Gouritsmond

• There are great opportunities for water sports, which are popular with holidaymakers
• Hessequa art route
• Walking trails are family-friendly and accessible. There are four of them. A 1.6km, a 3km, a 5km and an 8km trail. The area is home to three internationally recognised biodiversity biomes, with more than 200 plant species, 14 of which are endangered, and there are more than 235 bird species

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape, Regulations, permits and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

• Emergency Services

• Police: Albertinia 028 735 1006
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Closest hospital: Albertinia Clinic 028 745 3402
• Pharmacy; Mossel Bay 044 691 1835

• Municipal & Utilities

• Municipality: 028 713 8000
• Municipal Emergency Number: 084 014 1828

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department:  028 713 7817

• Community & Safety

• NSRI 087 094 9774

• Local Contacts and Community Resources in Gouritsmond

• Post office; Agency 028 745 3402
• Library: 028 713 7934