1820 Settlers National Monument
Sunshine Coast & Makhanda
A hilltop monument and arts venue commemorating the British settlers of 1820 and their cultural legacy
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6 curated things to do in Makhanda, Eastern Cape — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.
Out & About SA lists 6 things to do in Makhanda, in the Sunshine Coast & Makhanda. They span Museum / Heritage, Landmark / Sightseeing and Culture / Art. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Eastern Cape things to do guide.
Sunshine Coast & Makhanda
A hilltop monument and arts venue commemorating the British settlers of 1820 and their cultural legacy
Sunshine Coast & Makhanda
One of the country's oldest museums, spanning natural history, archaeology and settler heritage collections
Sunshine Coast & Makhanda
A landmark Anglican cathedral whose spire is among the tallest in South Africa, dominating the High Street
Sunshine Coast & Makhanda
A major archive of African music and instruments housed at Rhodes University
Sunshine Coast & Makhanda
Africa's largest annual arts festival, filling the town with theatre, music and visual art each winter
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A restored Victorian house with a rooftop camera obscura, the only working example in the southern hemisphere