Title: Knysna Quays in Knysna Central - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Knysna Quays Tours and Activities

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## Visit Knysna Quays

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#### Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.

Wander around the yacht-lined boardwalks of Knysna Quays for shopping in an atmospheric location, where boats of every size bob in the water around you. The picturesque waterfront is a prime location for hotels and lodges in the Garden Route town. Stay near the lagoon for quick access to the quays, where you can spend hours on spending sprees in malls or enjoy watersports on the tranquil lagoon.

Indulge in a shopping spree at Knysna Waterfront, an open-air mall packed with boutique stores and entertainment venues. Browse for vacation reading in bookstores or try on the latest fashions. Several shops selling South African curios offer visitors the chance to pick up unique, locally made souvenirs.

Savor your dinner in outdoor seating with views of the lagoon. Seafood is a specialty in this oceanfront location, where restaurants offer fresh oysters and calamari steaks. Some dining venues are even located on boats moored in the harbor.

Stroll down to the Knysna Yacht Club, where the clubhouse stands on stilts over the lagoon. Attend a party in this events venue or inquire about taking sailing lessons on a dinghy.

Splash out on a private boat trip leaving from Knysna Quays. Charter a yacht or speedboat and ride out onto the quiet waters of Knysna Lagoon. A narrow passageway between the Knysna Heads leads out into the open ocean, where you can spot southern right whales and bottlenose dolphins.

Buy a ferry ticket and travel to Featherbed Nature Reserve, which cannot be reached by car. This exclusive destination has walking routes across a scenic headland. Bring your camera for views of the quayside across the lagoon and the mountains in the background. An outdoor restaurant in the woods completes your journey in the reserve.

Knysna is a small town and can be explored on foot. Walk around Knysna Quays to soak up the relaxed coastal atmosphere. The quays are located in the south of the town, just below the old railway turntable.

## Plan a trip to see Knysna Quays

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### Charles Hope Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre

CA $1,806

per person

Apr 21 - Apr 27

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Roundtrip flight included

Halifax (YHZ) to Cape Town (CPT)

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

From the great staff in the restaurant and front desk , to amazing housekeeping I was amazed by the great service ! The location is central to everything you could want in Cape Town. I found this to be a perfect stay for my needs !

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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### The Cellars-Hohenort

Constantia

CA $3,586

per person

Apr 26 - May 2

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Cape Town (CPT)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)

What a place! Everything is fabulous and the staff are exceptional. This was our 6th visit to the Cellars and it won’t be our last. The beautiful gardens together with the stylish interiors make for a luxurious and relaxing stay. The restaurant food is delicious too, what’s not to like?

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

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### Cape Heritage Hotel

Cape Town City Centre

CA $1,914

per person

Apr 21 - Apr 27

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Roundtrip flight included

Halifax (YHZ) to Cape Town (CPT)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (291 reviews)

Great location for discovering Cape Town.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

### Popular places to visit

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#### Knysna Waterfront

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your stay in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area. 

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#### Knysna Lagoon

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

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#### Eastern Head View Point

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.

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#### Brenton Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area. 

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#### Buffalo Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area. 

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#### Outeniqua Transport Museum

Have fun with all the family browsing this museum’s impressive array of historic steam trains and vintage cars, along with photographs and other artifacts.

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