Temporary campsites at Gwaiing river

GEORGE NEWS - Three temporary camping sites have been identified for overnight camping at the Gwaiing river mouth and beach from 15 December to 3 January.

This is in addition to the current caravan camp site which has twenty stands, and the Gwaiing day camp which allows for ten braai spots, but no overnight camping.

George Council noted the need for additional camping sites at this popular site during the festive season and approved the concession at the council meeting last Thursday, 30 November.

Deposit

Prospective campers are expected to pay a deposit to secure their booking on a first-come-first-served basis. The temporary campsites, which allow a maximum of six persons per site, do not have access to electricity, and only the public amenities at the beach area are available to the temporary beach camp sites.

Gwaiing river mouth and beach falls under the Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area. For this reason, no additional vegetation may be cleared and each individual tent site will not extend past 30m².

Campers wishing to use the beach camp sites must adhere to the conditions of the Gwaiing Green Coast Award and must note that littering and excessive noise is not allowed.

For bookings, please contact Celeste Africa via email cpafrica@george.gov.za or 044 802 1622 for an application form. Cost per day: R182,85 (50% discount of normal R365,70). Full amount to be paid as soon as invoices are processed.