Mossel Bay

In Mossel Bay we were staying at the Park House which was built around 1879. It’s a fine house and well furnished so we felt very comfortable here.

Park House Lodge

Mossel Bay was discovered by Bartolomeau Dias in 1488 searching for a way to India. In 1501 a letter was left in a sailors boot up in a tree. From this time on letters were left in what was to be known as the ‘Post Office Tree’.


Sue posting a postcard at the Post Office Tree which is inside the Bartolomeau Dias museum. The museum is full of information and well worth a visit if you are in the vicinity.

A replica of BD’s caravel (boat) which he sailed to Mossel Bay.

Santos beach is one of the most popular beaches because of its pristine sand and safe bathing.

This is the backpackers I wanted to stay at because of its proximity to the beach and the novelty of staying in a railway carriage. Since the rooms weren’t en-suite the veto came into play.

We spent quite a lot of time at The Point, another popular place for holidaymakers, watching the surfers.