Brenton on Sea Area Profile

Brenton On Sea at a glance

Brenton-on-Sea, on the western side of Knysna, is renowned for being home to the endangered Brenton Blue Butterfly. To preserve the Brenton Blue Butterfly, the area was declared a nature reserve in 2003.

It is a seaside village with a natural charm, indigenous fynbos-covered dunes, and a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach that is hard to resist.

Discerning homeowners, investors, and families looking for a second home for holidays will not be disappointed with this fabulous gem in the heart of the Garden Route of South Africa, less than 15 km from Knysna town.

Climate in Knysna

The climate in Knysna is a temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm; it is mild in winter. The average temperature is 25°C in summer but temperatures can rise as high as 34°C. The average temperature in winter is 16°C with the lowest temperatures of 10°C in the coldest month of July.

Distance from Brenton-on-Sea to Locations:

• Knysna: 17 minutes (14.2 km) via N2.

• Plettenberg Bay Airport: 46 minutes (47.7 km) via N2.

• George Airport: 57 minutes (71.7 km) via N2.

• Port Elizabeth International Airport: 3 hours, 16 minutes (287.5 km) via N2.

• Cape Town: 5 hours, 19 minutes (476.2 km) via N2.

Hospitals in Knysna and surrounds.

• Life Knysna Private Hospital

• Knysna Provincial Hospital

• Advanced Knysna Surgical Centre

• Hunters Medical Centre

Schools in Knysna.

• Knysna High School

• Knysna Primary School

• Knysna Secondary School

• Knysna Educare Academy

• Oakhill Private School

• Trinity Private School

• Knysna Montessori

• Keurbosch International School

• Hungry Caterpillar Edu Care Pre-School

• Hornlee Primary School

• Fraaisig Primary School

• Riverwood Primary School

• Little Elephants Pre-Primary School

Restaurants in Brenton-on-Sea and surrounding Knysna areas.

• Brenton Local Eatery

• Indigo Deli

• Belvidere Manor Restaurant

• Oak Leaf Brunch Cafe

• Olde's Restaurant

• The Farm Kitchen

• Grain Mill

• Nautical South

• 34 degrees south

• O' Pescador

• Chatters

• Black Japanese @Freshline

• L'Opera

• Drydock Food Co.

• Falcon Creek Spur

• The Shed Restaurant

• Sirocco

Shopping in Knysna.

• Knysna Waterfront

• Knysna Shopping Mall

• Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre

• Knysna Waterfront

• Oaks on Main

• Woodmill Walk

Attractions near Brenton-on-Sea.

Visiting the beach at Brenton-on-Sea, one of South Africa's Blue Flag Beaches, is the perfect place to spend the day with the family. You can also enjoy a walk from Brenton-on-Sea Beach to Buffalo Bay; it is a 5-kilometre walk one way and is preferable at low tide.

The Goukamma Nature Reserve is situated between Sedgefield and Knysna. It is a nature preserve with sand dunes and a freshwater lake. 

In nearby Sedgefield, you can enjoy the Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, an incredibly popular destination on a Saturday morning, open from 7.30 a.m. throughout the year.

In proximity are the iconic Knysna Heads, Leisure Island, Thesen Island Marina, and Knysna Quays Waterfront, which provide many activities, shops, and restaurants. Brenton-on-Sea is minutes away from the historical Belvidere Estate.

Brenton-on-Sea is a prime destination; it has a diverse portfolio of properties available, from apartments and vacant land to large seaside family homes.

Consider Brenton-on-Sea if you are looking for an investment property in South Africa or a fabulous seaside lifestyle or holiday home on the Garden Route.

Our esteemed property consultants at Seeff Knysna are waiting to assist you in finding your perfect seaside home.