Situated in the Gamtoos Valley, this village/little town is the last stop over before entering the Baviaanskloof & Mega Reserve areas. A very popular tourist destination. The town thrives on the Citrus Industry. Vegetables, Chichory & Tobacco are also planted here. Game farming is growing into a thriving & lucrative business. Gamtoos & Patensie Tourist Information can be obtained at the Tollbos Country Shop & Tea Garden.Padlangs Resterant & Shop, and the K'oppiekoffie Coffe Shop. Groceries from Valencia Mall & Spar. Banking from First National Bank & various ATM's. Gamtoosvalley Primary School. Patensie Primary School. Numerous B&B's & Self-Catering establishments are located in and around the village. Some of the attractions & activities include the impressive Kouga Dam, Safari's, Golf, Cycling & Hiking.

Thuyspunt is a rocky stretch of coast approximately 12 km WNW of Cape St Francis, west of Thysbaai beach and SE of Oyster Bay (Oesterbaai), a small coastal village, and Humansdorp, an administrative and industrial town servicing the Kouga region and rich farming area.
Thuyspunt (Thyspunt) has become a significant area in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa as it has been identified by the South African electricity company, Eskom, as the site for a future nuclear reactor. The Nuclear Power Station will, without doubt, substantially boost the economic growth of the surrounding areas. Other nearby villages and towns set to benefit are:

St Francis Bay a coastal village, situated about 18kms SSW of Humansdorp, has a unique canal system, building style and access to the Kromme River. It has attracted both national and international investors for years. Luxurious holiday and permanent homes are testament to its popularity. Vacant land and up-market apartments at Port St Francis are also appealing options Golfers come from far and wide to play on the local St Francis Bay Golf Course and the challenging St Francis Links where homeowners experience exclusivity, security and clubhouse facilities. A variety of other sporting facilities are available in the Village. Notable for surfers, it is the home of the famous Bruce's Beauties.

Cape St Francis, a five-minute drive away with its historical lighthouse built in 1878, has a magnificent beach and residential properties are also popular for holidaymakers and permanent homes. Nature trails crisscross the area giving much pleasure to those who love the indigenous fynbos and rocky coastline.

Jeffrey's Bay, another coastal town, is famous for the Billabong Surfing Competition and enthusiastic champions and locals turn up regularly to experience the super tubes for which the area is known. Modern shopping malls service the area and there is a demand for townhouse developments.

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