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Tour of South Africa 2011- Cycle Race
19 February 2011 – 26 February 2011
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The Tour of South Africa, an 8-day, 7-stage 2.2 Category cycling event, takes place from the 19th to the 26th February 2011.
The Tour starts in Gauteng and ends in Paarl and will be broadcast on Supersport on DSTV.
It’s the African equivalent to The Tour de France and will promote national patriotism, tourism and the support of roadside racing by spectators in our country.
2010 gave us the FIFA World Cup to entertain us, 2011 brings 24 Nations to SA, competing in a Tour across idyllic South Africa by bike in the inaugural Tour of South Africa, a world-class cycling event.
Stage 3 (177km)
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Summerstrand
Tuesday 22 February: 173km – Nelson Mandela Bay to Summerstrand– Starting at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, stage 3 heads towards the Addo Elephant National Park where one is sure to catch a few glimpses of wildlife (it is home to the Big Seven). From there the race returns to Port Elizabeth, where the route takes an interesting turn, with a city circuit, before finishing in Summerstrand on the beach front.
About the Race
The Cell C Tour of South Africa will be a World Class Cycling event with a uniquely South African flavour and a sought after destination for cycling teams around the World.
The Tour of South Africa has been carefully timed to follow on from the tour Down Under in Australia and before the major events in Europe. It is an 8-day, 7-stage 2.2 Category cycling event in year 1, with plans to eventually turn it into a 9-day, 2.HC event within 5 years. It will be the “Jewel in the Crown” of Pro Cycling in South Africa.
The prize money for the event will be R500 000, making this the richest road event in the country.
For in depth information please visit the official website:
- The Cell C Tour of South Africa
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Cricket -Trying to tame the stars of India
The touring Indian cricket team takes on the South African Proteas in the fourth MTN ODI at AXXESS DSL St George’s Park Cricket ground in Port Elizabeth on 21 January 2011.
Coached efficiently by former Proteas test and one-day international star Gary Kirsten, the touring party has an array of talent to draw from, and, barring unforseen injury or poor form, names like MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh and Dinesh Karthik are likely to cause a nervous flutter among South African spectators and players alike.
Long-serving and successful South African captain Graeme Smith will have much to contend with if called to do duty on the day, but secure in the knowledge that his squad is no less talented and capable of matching their opponents man for man.
Day/night cricket matches are usually fun-filled entertaining affairs, and this one promises to be no less at the original home of South African cricket
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Homeleigh Halt Guest House offers you superb accommodation in the heart of Walmer, Port Elizabeth. With easy access to St. George’s Park we are your perfect stop over.
Make use of our two night week-end special stay – Friday & Saturday night. For more information please contact us.
150 Year Anniversary for St Georges Park
My friend Alan, who is probably one of the most passionate Port Elizabethans, has had his nose in the books and discovered that our magnificent St Georges Park celebrates 150 years of existence on the 6th August 2011.
He has also posed a question viz. how do we celebrate this historical milestone?
I wonder what ideas might be generated by interested people as to how we should suitably commemorate this momentous occasion. For more information view the article on MyPE.
I am having great fun reading Port Elizabeth in Bygone Days written by JJ Redgrave and published in 1947.
As fortune would have it I came across an entry on page 283 detailing the opening ceremony of St Georges Park on 6 August 1861. 6 August used to be marked as Prince Alfred’s Day.
Read more about St Georges Park on the excellent St Georges Park History Web Site by Debbie Derry and Ivor Markman.
Tell us what you think WE SHOULD DO to mark the 150th Anniversary of the opening of St Georges Park in this forum topic: St Georges Park’s 150th Anniversary.
Book your place now – stay at Homeleigh Halt Guest House where we invite you to “be our guest….”
Accommodation in Port Elizabeth – Homeleigh Halt Guest House on Main Road, Walmer.
Elephant Extravaganza
Elephant Extravaganza with
Aloe Drift Safaris and Homeleigh Halt Guest House
We are offering you a magnificent 2 day/3 night all inclusive package deal offering you 4* luxury accommodation and and 3 tours at R6050.00 per person – valid until 30 March 2011.
Day 1: Addo/Schotia
Day 2: Elephant Back Safari
The price includes all your meals from dinner on arrival until breakfast on day 3 plus a city tour and airport transfers.
Drinks are for your own account.
“The largest population of Loxodonta Africana, better known as the African Elephant – the world’s largest land-based mammal, is to be found at our magnificent Addo Elephant National Park.”
We offer you the opportunity to view, photograph, feed and ride these mammoths….Yes!!!! Feed, ride and interact with them at Addo Elephant Back Safaris, an experience which is likely to bring a tear to your eye. A roller coaster ride of emotions is guaranteed – fear and awe will give way to a passion and love for these gentle giants.
Enjoy a meal and refreshments on a shaded deck overlooking a water hole while watching the elephants graze and water themselves.
Schotia Safaris, named after the Schotia Afra or Boerboon tree which grows abundantly here, almost guarantees Lion and Rhino sightings as well as Hippo, Crocodile and numerous antelope species on their afternoon and evening game drives. All this is rounded off with a delectable dinner prepared over open fires and served in a thatched boma.
An unforgettable African Adventure….one that will linger in your memory for a long time to come.
On arrival in, or prior to departure from Port Elizabeth you will be taken on a tour of the historic city centre to view the beautiful heritage left behind by the English from their early arrival in the late 18th and early 19th Centuries. The City Library and St. Mary’s Cathedral are but two of many fine structures in the old part of the city.
Should you have time at your disposal afterwards, enjoy one of our beautiful safe swimming beaches and soak up the warm African sun – a perfect way to unwind and reflect on your African Adventure.
At all times you will be accompanied by skilled and qualified tour guides.
You are welcome to extend your stay and enjoy all that Port Elizabeth has to offer.
Accommodation in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is provided by Homeleigh Halt Guest House. “Be our Guest…”
Blue Flag flies on two Port Elizabeth beaches
Hobie Beach and Humewood Beach are our two Blue Flag beaches.
Blue Flag gives local and foreign visitors the knowledge that their beaches are clean, environmentally sound and adhere to international safety and other tourist standards.
When South Africa joined the campaign in 2001 as the first country outside Europe to participate, Blue Flag began to grow into a truly international campaign.
The voluntary eco-label is given to beaches that meet 14 criteria spanning three aspects of coastal management: water quality, environmental education and information, and safety and services, which include excellent life-saving standards, top-rate parking and sparkling ablution facilities.
Local authorities report a number of spin-offs from being awarded Blue Flag status, including an increase in visitors, improved behaviour on the part of beach-goers, property prices rising for homes near Blue Flag beaches – and visitors enjoying a well cared-for and managed beach.
Affodable Accommodation: Homeleigh Halt Guest House, Bed & Breakfast style, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
“Be our Guest…………….”
Accommodation Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth Accommodation
Port Elizabeth has always fondly been referred to as The Windy City, The Friendly City or The 10 Minute City……….nowdays however the 10 minutes does increase to 20 minutes during peak times.
Nevertheless, nothing is very far from anywhere in PE, so stay where everything is otherwise close at hand, for example Walmer Park Shopping Centre, Moffett on Main Shopping Centre.
Walmer is so conveniently situated with easy access to all areas.
When next in town, we invite you to “be our guest.”
Experience true Eastern Cape Hospitality, feel pampered and very special.
Accommodation: Homeleigh Halt Guest House, Bed & Breakfast or self catering.
Backpackers
We are pleased to announce the opening of two backpacker units which can accommodate a maximum of 6 people each.
These comfortable, spacious open plan accommodation units will delight any backpacker, irrespective of age.
Each unit has its own seperate entrance, satellite TV, basic self catering facilities and own bathroom.
Each has braai facilities, so buy some wood and relax around the fire at the end of an interesting, wonderful day spent exploring all that Port Elizabeth and surrounding area has to offer.
With the aroma of sizzling steaks or boerewors permeating the air, what better way to round off an otherwise perfect day?
Come and experience the friendly city of Port Elizabeth.
Visit the second oldest suburb in South Africa, view architectural masterpieces, take a day trip “surf and turf” to spot the big 7!
Visit local artists.
Take short day trips to experience the highest bungee jump in the world – 216m of pure adrenalin or a 200m foofie slide.
Backpackers at Homeleigh Halt Guest House, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Province, South Africa
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Accommodation in South Africa: Port Elizabeth: Nelson Mandela Bay: Sunshine Coast :
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Port Elizabeth – Market Square
Port Elizabeth’s architectural heritage can be traced by taking a walk around the central city Market Square, which features several historic buildings.
The centrepiece of the square is the aesthetically pleasing City Hall, dating from 1858, topped with an attractive clock tower. Also in the square is a replica of the Diaz Cross that commemorates the first European to set foot in Algoa Bay in 1488, when Dutch explorer Bartholomew Diaz stopped over on his way east.
Alongside the city hall is the Prester John Memorial, dedicated to the Portuguese explorers who landed in South Africa.
On the northwest flank of the square is the city’s public library, built in 1835 and originally used as a courthouse. The beautiful building is regarded as an excellent example of Victorian Gothic architecture and is interesting in that its façade was manufactured in England and shipped to Port Elizabeth to be recreated piece by piece.
In front of the library stands a marble statue of Queen Victoria, which was unveiled in 1903.
Slightly downhill from the square, at the entrance to the harbour, stands the Campanile, containing the biggest carillon of bells in the country. Visitors can climb 204 steps to enjoy the view from the top of this monument, which commemorates the landing of the 1820 settlers
Ironman 2010 – Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Bay)
Where: Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Bay)
When: 25 April 2010 - 07:00 am to 12:00 am
Accommodation: Homeleigh Halt – Walmer, Port Elizbeth
Adrenaline, testosterone, steely willpower and entertainment merge for a gutsy duo of show and sport. The Sunshine Coast is getting amped for the IRONMAN South Africa April 2010!
The gruelling challenge involves a 3,8km swim, 180km cycle race and a 42.2km run.
Athletes from around the globe and South Africa will be descending on Port Elizabeth to find out if they have what it takes.
The swim will be a rectangular 1.9 km route in the sea, which will be repeated twice. Sea conditions are excellent as the course is situated in a bay. Sea temperatures range between 17 to 25 degrees Celsius for this time of the year. The route will be a double lap off Hobie Beach in an anti-clockwise direction. The cut-off time for the swim is 09:20am
From Hobie Beach, you cycle along the coast for 3km towards the city. You will climb for 10km to reach the highest point of 183 meters above sea level, this is a gentle continuous climb. From here it is downhill to the 20km mark. Gentle rolling hills occur to the turn around point at 34km mark. It is then rolling hills all the way to the 40km mark where it is downhill to the coast. The route is then relatively flat along the coast back to transition at 60km. You need to complete the three loops on race day.
The run will be a three loop course of 14.07km along Marine Drive. The run route is a very fast flat route with no hills through the top gate of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and out through the bottom gate of the University and back towards transition.
The total cut-off time is 12:00am (midnight) – 17 hours after race start. Eish!
