Gonubie Area Profile

Gonubie at a glance

Situated at the confluence of the Indian Ocean & Gonubie River is the quant seaside town of Gonubie.

With its pristine Blue Flag Beach, temperate year-round climate, tranquil setting & proximity to numerous scenic trails, this Village has gained popularity amongst Holiday Makers & Residents alike. 

Conveniently situated only 30km from East London, it is an easy 35minute commute to the Airport or Business District.  Gonubie's infrastructure is well maintained by the Buffalo City Municipality.  

A factor influencing the increased permanent residency is the selection of well-known excellent Schools available.   These include Gonubie Primary & Gonubie High Schools, Maya's Montessori, Smiley Faces, Gonubie Christian School, Wonderland Pre-Primary & Busy Bodies Pre-Primary. 

The Intercare Medical & Dental Centre provides standard medical care.  Comprehensive Care & Surgical Options are available at select facilities in East London.  Frere Hospital, Life Beacon Bay Hospital, Life East London & St Dominic's Hospital are all first class.    

Despite being a small town, Gonubie offers satisfying shopping options. These include The Hub, Beacon Bay, Seafield Centre, Avalon Market, Kings Mall & Schwedhelm Centre.                               There are tasty restaurant selections.  Apart from many fast-food eateries, one can also choose from Feng Weis Palace, Slip Pub & Grill, Guido's, Bluewaters Hotel & Heavenly Pancake House.

Lovers of the outdoors will find much on offer in Gonubie.  There are some marvelous hiking trails where one can take in the coastal scrubland, surrounding hillside vegetation & immaculate sandy beaches. The Gonubie Bird Sanctuary is home to over 160 species if Birds. The Gonubie Boardwalk is an excellent spot for Whale & Dolphin watching.  Surfers & Windsurfers can enjoy the prefect surfing conditions in the warm Indian Ocean Waves.                                                Gonubie has some popular scenic areas right on its' doorstep.  The Hogsback, The Wild Coast & The Garden Route are all magnificent options.

Gonubie has a beautiful Golf Club with a scenic 9 hole Course a lovely ocean views.                     The Gonubie Sports Club offers Tennis, Squash, Running & Cricket.

There are many property options available in Gonubie. On offer are lock up & go apartments, Town House or Cluster Developments in peaceful Complexes with excellent 24-hour security and free-standing homes, some with private Beach Access & astounding Sea views. All these options cater for the diverse population interested in or settled in Gonubie.  Young families, Entrepreneurs, successful Businesspeople, and those seeking idyllic retirement are all drawn to this Seaside Town that is becoming rapidly more popular. 

For all those seeking a greater life balance between work & recreation, Gonubie offers a first-class solution.