Knysna Waterfront

George sits in the heart of the Garden Route, where water defines the region's character and economy. The Knysna Waterfront isn't separate from the town — it's part of what makes the area distinctive. Visitors and locals alike depend on activities around the estuary and lagoon not just for recreation, but because water-based tourism supports the seasonal tourism cycle that the whole region relies on. From fishing to boat tours to water sports, the waterfront connects people to the landscape that's made this corner of the Cape special. It's where the route's reputation as a destination actually happens, where families spend holidays and where local operators make their living.