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Thesen Island at a glance

Thesen Island, a harbour town, forms part of the greater town of Knysna. And it is the world's most coveted award-winning marina, situated in the Knysna Estuary.

The Thesen Island harbour town  is linked by bridges between the 19 man-made islands and connected by a causeway. Residents can either visit the trendy eateries and boutique stores on foot or by boat. 

The island is made up of modern beach houses, luxury homes, and lock-up-and-go apartments, all in Cape Cod Maritime Style. The Dry Mill apartment complex has 56 duplex, triplex, and penthouse apartments, all designed for maximum light and to appeal to an outdoor lifestyle. 

All of the properties are either on the water or in the wetlands and have their own jetties or access to a jetty. They also enjoy verandas or gardens, swimming pools, jacuzzis, and some have lifts.

Climate in Knysna

Thesen Island is living at its best; with the temperate oceanic climate, you can enjoy the warm summers and mild winters. The average temperature in summer is 25°C with a high of 34°C. And in winter, the average low is 16°C, with the temperature ranging between 10 and 20°C throughout the winter months.

Distance from Thesen Islands to locations:

  • Knysna: 5 minutes (1.6 km) via Long Street.

  • Plettenberg Bay Airport: 34 minutes (34.8 km) via N2.

  • George Airport: 1 hour (71.6 km) via N2.

  • Port Elizabeth International Airport: 3 hours, 6 minutes (274.5 km) via N2.

  • Cape Town: 5 hours, 15 minutes (476.1 km) via N2.

Hospitals in Knysna.

  • 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 Educare Pre-School

  • Riverwood Primary School

  • Hornlee Primary School

  • Fraaisig Primary School

  • Little Elephants Pre-Primary School

Restaurants on Thesen Island.

  • Tapas and oysters

  • Ile de Pain

  • Sirocco

  • The Island Café

  • The Knysna Experience Restaurant

  • Flo & Co.

  • The Gastro Pub

  • Nest Food Bar

  • Apollo Coffee Shop

Shopping on these islands and surrounds.

Boutique shopping on Thesen Island includes fabulous stores like Story SA, Diana Loon, Thesen Island Style, French Kisses and Beyond Boutique. Residents are five minutes from the Knysna Waterfront, Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre, Woodmill Walk, Oaks on Main, and the Knysna Mall.

Thesen Island Attractions:

Thesen Islands residents have access to many onsite activities via the causeway. A private beach, volleyball, gym, playground for the children, mini-putting course, tennis courts, squash courts, as well as a bird hide, club house, dog run, and paths for walking and cycling. The water provides the perfect respite for boating and canoeing. There is a historical walk route that will educate you on the endangered Knysna Seahorse and maritime history.

Fishing on the pier is a favourite, as is enjoying the benefits of the boutiques and salons offering treatments. There are also boat trips to the Heads or Featherbed Nature Reserve, as well as houseboats for overnight stays on the lagoon, and adventurous whale-watching tours.

Thesen Island harbour town has a gated guardhouse through which you can enter, or residents can boat through the two maritime access controls.

This lock-up-and-go lifestyle is highly sought after and offers private luxury island living that is unsurpassed.

Contact top estate agents in South Africa at Knysna Seeff, and they will take you on a tour around this unique harbour town.

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