Victoria Bay

• Province: Western Cape
• Garden Route
• Coordinates:34°00′S 22°33′E
• Municipality: George

Victoria Bay is a tiny seaside village on the Garden Route, famous for its sheltered beach and consistent surf. It’s perfect for a quick getaway, a relaxing beach day, or trying your hand at surfing. There are just a few local shops and cafés. Victoria Bay is located between  George and Wilderness, just off the N2, and is accessed via a short turn-off road from the highway. Despite its small size, the beach is a well-known surfing and holiday destination. It is situated in a narrow gorge with steep hillsides.

History of Victoria Bay

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Victoria Bay used to be called Gunter Bay. It was changed after a meeting held in George concerning its capability to be used as a port. The bay was surveyed in 1858.
The jetty and tidal pool have an interesting story. A Mr Bramwell from Oudtshoorn won a sweepstake in 1923 with a payout of 125 000 pounds, a huge sum of money in those days.
He decided to invest in the area by buying property, and he went ahead building the jetty and the tidal pool, which are still there today.

Railway line

The railway line linking George and Knysna was completed in 1928, and the Kaaimans River bridge links two of South Africa’s most scenic places by rail. The settlement was developed as a holiday and railway stop area, and railway cottages/holiday homes make up the majority of houses.

Properties at Victoria Bay are seldom put on the market. There are plans to create a marine sanctuary in the area

Things to see and do in Victoria Bay:

• Whales are seen on most days from late May until late October. Read about whales and dolphins here
• Beautiful beach
• Visit the Shell shop on George Road
•  The Kaaimans River mouth is nearby

Resources

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

WEATHER IN VICTORIA BAY TODAY

Browse businesses and places to see in Victoria Bay

Useful Numbers

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

• Emergency Services

• Police: 044 802 8922
• Fire: George Brandweer and Nooddienste-044 801 6311
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Closest hospital: George Hospital – 044 802 4528

• Municipal & Utilities

• Municipality – 044 801 9111
• Water: 044 801 2500/2510
• Electricity:044 874 3917 or after hours at 044 801 6300

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department:044 878 2400
• Community & Safety
• NSRI 087 094 9774

• Local Contacts and Community Resources 

• Post office;Wilderness Post Office-044 877 1257
• Library: George Library – 044 801 9288

• Schools;

• The Closest schools are all in George