Leisure Isle Area Information

Leisure Isle at a glance

The tidal Knysna estuary surrounds Leisure Isle on all four sides, connecting to the Knysna mainland by a causeway. Leisure Isle was once a grassy sandbank, and over time, with the sea level falling and the sand-banks rising in height, Leisure Isle was formed. It was previously known as the Steenbok Island, as these small mammals were regularly sighted along with prolific birdlife. The island is 5 km across at its widest point.

Leisure Isle has over 450 homes, of which more than 50% are occupied by residents, and the others are available for holidaymakers. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists.

The island has the stunning Bollard Bay Beach, which is the perfect spot to enjoy the majestic views of the Knysna Heads. At low tide, you can walk across and discover shells and sea life. It is a wonderful place to swim in shallow waters and just enjoy the lagoon. The beach has soft white sand, and it is a popular place for sundowners, picnics, and enjoying the summer sun.

Leisure Isle has beautiful family homes as well as self-catering houses available. 

Climate, rainfall, and temperatures

The oceanic climate brings warm summers and mild winters. The summer has an average temperature of 25°C and a maximum temperature of 34°C. During the winter months the average is 16°C, but the temperature can drop to a low of 10°C. The rainy season is between June and August.


Distance from Leisure Isle to locations:

• Knysna: 12 minutes (6.1 km) via George Rex Drive, Heatherhill Rd., and N2.

• Sedgefield: 31 minutes (30.2 km) via N2.

• Plettenberg Bay Airport: 33 minutes (35.7 km) via N2.

• George Airport: 1 hour, 7 minutes (76.3 km) via N2.

• Port Elizabeth International Airport: 3 hours, 4 minutes (275.4 km) via N2.

• Cape Town: 5 hours, 22 minutes (480.8 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

• Hornlee Primary School

• Fraaisig Primary School

• Hungry Caterpillar Edu Care Pre-School

• Riverwood Primary School

• Little Elephants Pre-Primary School

Restaurants in Leisure Isle, and Knysna.

• Leisure Island Coffee Shop

• Nadine's Corner

• Daniela's at Leisure Island Lodge

• 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

• Woodmill Walk

• Knysna Shopping Mall

• Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre

• Oaks on Main

Attractions near Leisure Isle and surrounding Knysna areas.

Leisure Island offers a tranquil and peaceful lifestyle on the shores of the Knysna lagoon. The island is a great place to walk, jog, cycle, or take a gentle stroll and do some bird watching. From the beaches on the lagoon, you can enjoy canoeing, windsurfing, SUP (stand-up paddle), and swimming.

For boating, there are various launch sites around the Knysna Lagoon. The lagoon is perfect for fishing, water skiing, and paragliding.

Leisure Isle is not too far from the Knysna Heads and its viewpoints and is within proximity to Knysna Town, Thesen Island, and the Knysna Quays Waterfront for shopping and eateries.

For more information on Leisure Isle and  the fabulous properties available, please contact our esteemed property consultants at Seeff Knysna