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The name Knysna is a Khoi word but it's uncertain as to its exact meaning. It could mean 'place of wood', or it could mean 'fern leaves', but its most probable meaning is straight down' - an obvious reference to the Heads. Knysna Heads must be the most striking geological features along the entire southern African coastline. They flank a deep but potentially treacherous channel through which the sea pours in to flood the wide and breathtakingly pretty lagoon at the mouth of the Knysna River.

Knysna is one of the Southern Cape coast's best known holiday destinations, situated between lush forests and the shores of the peaceful lagoon - it offers many activities and attractions of a wide variety. The most well known attraction being the Heads - two great sandstone cliffs guarding the mouth of the lagoon which connects the estuary with the sea. A lookout has been erected on the Eastern Head, commanding spectacular views of the lagoon, Leisure Isle and Knysna. The Western Head is a privately owned nature Reserve - Featherbed Bay. The Knysna Lagoon is one of the few places along the coast and in the world that supports a oyster hatchery. And the Knysna oysters are reputedly among the tastiest in the world. Millwood House Museum in Queen Street houses material relating to the history of the town, and includes artefacts once owned by George Rex. It was built from yellowwood at the end of the previous century during South Africa's gold rush at Millwood. It was later moved to Knysna.

Knysna has many attractions in the surrounding area as well, one of the most spectacular being the Knysna Forest, which is still evident in many places within the town as well. It is the largest indigenous forest in South Africa comprising of tall and ancient trees of local and exotic species, including stinkwood, yellowwood, blackwood, ironwood, white alders and Cape chestnut. Not forgetting the ferns, creepers and wild flowers which add colour to this endless green collage. The forest is vast and extremely dense in places making it impenetrable. Animal life is limited to a few small antelope and a large variety of birds, such as the famous Knysna Loerie. Home to the once great herds of Knysna Elephants, it is believed that only one lonely cow remains today. Leisure Island, The Heads, Belvidere and many more lovely suburbs enhance this charming village atmosphere.

Schools: There are numerous schools in Knysna namely Knysna Primary and High Schools, Oakhill College, Heatherhill and Montessori Schools plus an abundance of pre-primary and play schools.
Medical Facilities: Knysna Private Hospital with Specialists in most fields, and Knysna Provincial HospitalShopping Centres: Woodmill Lane with Pick 'n Pay, Pledge Square with Spar, Woodmill Walk with Truworths, Edgars, Foshini etc. and a new Woolworths Centre will be opening in December 2006. There is the Knysna Quays, a modern shopping centre and Yacht Marina, with apartments and townhouses in a gated and secure complex.

A great variety of clubs and interest groups abound and the sports facilities are excellent with opportunities to participate in almost any field of activity.KNYSNA has many exciting residential areas, nestled on the shores of the lagoon between indigenous forests, the Outeniqua Mountains and a rugged coastline.Our New "Fernwood Private Security Estate" with magnificent lagoon/mountain views. There are two Resort Golf Courses, Simola and Pezula. Thesen Islands with modern luxury homes with jetty's and direct deep water access.

Demar Centre
Main Street Knysna
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Tel 044 382 5181
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