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Adventure’s kayak and lilo trip up the Storms River. For a bit of adrenalin, try bungee jumping off the Bloukraans bridge. Surfing, horse rides on the beach and mountain bike trails are popular ways to work up a thirst in Jeffrey’s Bay. Closer to Gqebhera you can enjoy a family-friendly drive through the Addo Elephant National Park or take a boat trip to St Croix Island to see endangered African Penguins, while looking for whales and dolphins in Algoa Bay. Hike to the Madonna and Child waterfalls in Hogsback or if you’d prefer something a little easier on the legs, visit the labyrinth and enjoy magnificent views at the Edge Mountain Resort. In Chintsa, you’ll find a championship golf course, beautiful hiking and mountain biking trails, good surf, and a lovely beach and lagoon. STAY THE NIGHT The relaxed three-star Tsitsikamma Lodge and Spa has timber cabins that’ll make you feel at home in the forest. Part of the Cape Country Routes collection, Supertubes Guest House overlooks the famous Supertubes beach in Jeffrey’s Bay and offers a range of accommodation including self-catering or bed and breakfast options. Hotel Olive Wood provides a sublime setting to stay in Chintsa, ideal for golfers or those looking for luxury and tranquillity. Plus it’s only five minutes’ drive from Emerald Vale Craft Brewery. Crawford’s Beach Lodge, with its ocean view, is also a popular choice in Chintsa. In Hogsback, Away with the Faeries or The Edge Mountain Retreat are great overnight destinations. Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park A herd of elephants makes its way through the scrub at Addo Elephant National Park Olive Wood Estate Championship Golf Course in Chintsa, near Emerald Vale Brewery Segway Tour in Tsitsikamma Forest, Storms River Village Luxury accommodation at Olive Wood Estate, in Chintsa Table 58 Craft Brewery, East London Nombuyiselo Tango sips on a Jane Doe alcoholic lemonade at Richmond Hill Brewing Co. Beer menu at Table 58 in East London The trendy bar at Bridge Street Brewery in Baakens Valley, Gqeberha. Little Brewery on the River is situated in Port Alfred’s oldest stone building, overlooking the Kowie River. It serves four easy-drinking beers, namely the Ben Koppen Lager, Kowie Gold Pilsner, Coin Ale and Squires Porter. Brewhaha’s founder Marius Deetlefs was inspired by the variety of craft beers available in the United States, where he lived for some years, and decided to open his own craft brewery on home soil. Beers include the Endless Summer Blond, Jubilee Festbier and award-winning Stormy Seas IPA. The tag line of Jeffreys Bay Craft Brewery is “beer brewed for surfers, by surfers.” Besides its craft beer (which includes Supers Light Lager and Albatross Amber Ale) and standard pub fare, it’s also home to The Green Space – which serves organic, raw juices, smoothies, raw snacks and health sandwiches. Featherstone Brewery is based at Aloe and Elephant Lodge just outside Makhanda. This is the perfect Eastern Cape bush setting for sipping your favourite craft beer, brewed using rainwater. If youmakeyourway inlandtoHogsback, you won’t want to miss the taproom at Hogsback Craft Brewery . Sit outside with a picnic basket of locally sourced eats and sip hoppy ales while enjoying the view of the Three Hogs (mountains) in the distance. THE BREW ROUTE CONTINUES 36 | Autumn 2022 | ontapmag.co.za