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Sedgefield is an outdoor lover’s paradise. A picturesque village that offers space and peace for those who want to relax, and the perfect destination for families who enjoy the great outdoors. Sedgefield is surrounded by the lakes of the Garden Route, fynbos-covered dunes, the Swartvlei Estuary and the Indian Ocean. With it’s high dunes and broad, open plains, Sedgefield is a sought-after paragliding venue.

Water-sports are unlimited – yachting, sail boarding, windsurfing, skiing, bathing, diving and surfing, whilst anglers will find excellent surf-rock-estuary-or deep sea fishing, and, in Groenvallei, some of the country’s best black bass waters. Sedgefield caters for golfers as well…. 9 hole mashie golf course with Fancourt and Sparrabosch only 40 minutes away.

Scenic outings include a coastal steam train ride on the outeniqua Choo-Tjoe or a drive to Cloud 9 for panoramic views over the mountains, lakes and Indian Ocean. All these natural wonders are complemented by a selection of restaurants, pubs, craft, clothing, speciality shops, hairdressers as well as grocery stores and home industry outlets.

This charming village offers all visitors a warm and friendly welcome.

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With beaches on the one side and the pine tree forest on the other side, located between Knysna and George lies the town of Sedgefield. If you are taking a stroll along the beach at sunset or having have a sundowner on the shores of the lake, this village provides the perfect atmosphere in which to relax.

Here is where you will find the largest inland saltwater lake in South Africa called Swartvlei. Along the banks of the saltwater lake you will find a number of resort located here. Second to none is the tranquillity and beautiful views of mountains and lakes.

There is spearfishing at Gericke's Point. The bather and angler leisurely days of sunbathing and fishing is offered by the beaches and the estuary.

In the surrounding areas, this resort town offers the bird watchers a treasure trove of varied and beautiful bird species in the different eco-systems found here. While admiring the marvel and colourful wild flower and fynbos there are many hiking trails and bird hides established here for just that pleasure.

Whether you looking for a quiet peaceful get away in the winter or a bustling holiday destination in the summer anytime of the year is good for visiting.

Everyone assumed that the name Sedgefield came form the farm on which the village was laid out but it in not as simple as that. Sedgesfield was actually named in honour of George Barrington, the 5th viscount and rector of a coal-mining village named Sedgefield in County Durham in Britain.

The original Khoi name for Sedgefield was "Gonnas Vlakte". The name Sedgefield in Afrikaans means Ruigtevlei and this was and appropriate name because of the abundance of water plants lying along the vlei's edge.

Between George and Knysna the popular Outeniqua Choo-tjoe train follows a seaside Route that passes over lakes and beaches, included in this route is Sedgefield. The 2 trains (one is leaving each morning from both George and Knysna stations) passes each other on the Sedgefield station. Tourists who wish to explore the village of Sedgefield can get off the train at this point and board again during the return trip in the afternoon.

Permanent people residing in Sedgefield are estimated at approximately 7840 according to the 2001 census taken. With the 150 building plans that is submitted during 2002 is a proven reflection of Economic Activity & Growth on the ongoing growth of the town and 50% of this plans was for new homes.

All around the world Sedgefield and its surroundings is well known for its tourism, eco tourism and the beauty of the town and its surroundings. Between the centre of town and Swartvlei Sedgefield there is 6 big holiday resorts. During the past two years a well-known supermarket chain store, two service stations as well as two well-known food outlets at these services stations where gained.

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