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This coast doesn’t whisper adventure —
it roars it.
A short stretch, but one of the Recommended Stop:
most rewarding. The road Nature’s Valley—Quiet,
b e t w e e n K n y s n a a n d soulful, and surrounded by the
Plettenberg Bay is fast, well- Tsitsikamma Forest. Grab a
m a i n t a i n e d , a n d o ff e r s simple meal at the local pub
glimpses of rolling forested hills and enjoy the unspoiled beach.
dropping into the sea. Many bikers mark this as their
personal highlight because the
Riding Highlights: ride down is both technical and
Garden of Eden Forest Walk: beautiful.
A short boardwalk trail just off
the road—a chance to stretch Segment 5: Nature’s
your legs and immerse yourself Valley to Storms River
in indigenous forest. (±40 km)
Harkerville: A quiet area with This last section pushes
picnic spots and forest detours
for dual-sport riders. deeper into Tsitsikamma,
where mountains, forest, and
sea converge in dramatic
Recommended Stop: fashion.
P l e t t e n b e r g B a y
(Plett)—Chic, laid-back, and a Riding Highlights:
hotspot for riders wanting Tsitsikamma National Park
beaches, nightlife, and cafes.
Robberg Nature Reserve offers Dense green walls on either
side, rivers cutting through
hikes with sweeping ocean gorges, and the occasional
views. For motorcyclists, Plett monkey sighting.
is an ideal overnight stop, Storms River Bridge: Another
balancing the social buzz with
easy access to coastal roads. i c o n i c b r i d g e , o f t e n
photographed by passing
bikers. There’s a fuel station
Segment 4: Plettenberg and food stop here, making it
Bay to Nature’s Valley practical as well.
( ± 3 5 k m i n c l u d i n g
detour) Recommended Stop:
Storms River Village—An
L e a v i n g P l e t t , t h e r i d e adventure hub, where you can
intensifies with curves, park the bike and try canopy
elevation shifts, and lush forest. tours, forest hikes, or simply
Riders often describe this relax in a biker-friendly lodge.
section as one of the crown From here, many riders choose
jewels of the Garden Route. to loop back inland via the N2 or
continue east toward Jeffreys
Riding Highlights: B a y a n d P o r t
Bloukrans Bridge Famous for Elizabeth/Gqeberha.
bungee jumping, but also a
scenic rest point. The gorge Side Roads & Passes
beneath is immense, and the (For the Adventurous)
bridge itself is a marvel. Outeniqua Pass: North of
Nature’s Valley Road: A George, this pass climbs into
winding detour off the N2 down the mountains with broad
to one of the most serene bays curves and spectacular views.
in the country. Expect twisty Seven Passes Road: Linking
forest roads, sudden drops, George to Knysna, this gravel
and a real sense of being route is historic and offers a
embraced by nature. slower, forested ride. Ideal for
dual-sport motorcycles.
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LHR Biker Magazine October 2025
