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Sunshine Coast gaining international insight

The Sunshine Coast Tourism team recently attended the World Travel Market (WTM) held at the ICC in Cape Town, where they were part of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality stand. The event, themed “Ignite Africa,” showcased Africa’s…

Kowie River Festival – 28 December 2023

Come and enjoy a day of fun and festivities in the Heart of the Sunshine Coast! Get your tickets today.

Float your boat, show your (free-) style or just chill at the Kowie River Festival

Family fun and sporting action will come together on Port Alfred’s Kowie River in the town’s inaugural Kowie River Festival on Devcember 28, 2023. The event, held under the auspices of Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT), incorporates the Marina…

State of Port Alfred’s electricity infrastructure

Port Alfred’s electricity infrastructure was in a shocking state at the time CDR Electrical was appointed as contractor last year, company director Russel Jackson-Moss told business owners at the Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT) and Port…

PORT ALFRED WINNER: Sunshine Coast Tourism invited photos to be submitted for a competition for Mandela month, called 67 Photos of the Sunshine Coast. The winning photo for Port Alfred, of the small boat harbour and Kowie River, was taken by Simon Pamphillon

Winners chosen from 67 Photos of the Sunshine Coast

In honour of Madiba month, Sunshine Coast Tourism Port Alfred and Sunshine Coast Tourism Kenton invited people to take part in their 67 Photos of the Sunshine Coast by submitting their favourite tourism photographs. The chosen photographs…

HOLIDAY DESTINATION: A view of Port Alfred Picture: Trip Advisor

Sunshine Coast Tourism discusses water issues

Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT) held a meeting on Tuesday May 4 regarding the many issues affecting tourism and businesses in the area. A major issue on the table was the ongoing water crisis and the effects this was having on the town.…

Business Forum focuses on security and beautification

The Port Alfred Business Forum, including Sunshine Coast Tourism, met at My Pond Hotel in Van der Riet Street on Thursday evening with two focus areas to discuss. Firstly, the security cameras that have been installed all around the area…