Being centrally situated, Medolino offers a wide variety of activities and things to do outside of the park. Port Alfred has a variety of shops, Rosehill Mall with 52 stores and a small cinema, Pick 'n pay, Kwikspar, homoeopath , doctors, chemists, butcheries, hardware stores, gift shops as well as several restaurants in the area.

Sporting enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of river sports on the beautiful Kowie River which runs through the village. It is navigable for 28kms. Explore the river by paddle-ski, canoe or boat or hike along the banks of the river. Ideal for tranquill fishing and waterskiing in the demarcated areas. For the not-so-adventurous, hire a pedalo and pedal around the harbour on the Marina or enjoy a sunset cruise up the river on the Kowie Queen or hire your own boat.

Medolino is a 3 wood from the golf course, which is one of the four Royals in SA and all visitors are welcome. Tennis, Squash and Bowls are all available in town.

Medolino is a great venue for educational, sporting or other activity groups of different sizes. The area is full of unique and interesting and special sights:

• Beautiful beaches

• Port Alfred is the start of the historic "Settlers Trail", so there are plenty of historical sites to visit Port Elizabeth and East London are only an hour and a half drive away

• The beautiful Kowie River offers a variety of water sports ranging from swimming, fishing, sailing and boating as well as canoeing, paddle-skiing, pedal boats and water-skiing

• Sunset cruises up the Kowie River

• The beaches offer safe swimming at nearby Kellys beach - the best swimming beach in the area with Blue flag status

• Trails, hikes and scenic walks on the beaches and in the nature reserves

• Riet River - walk to the 3 Sisters - fascinating intertidal pools and caves to explore as well as beautiful sea shells and marine life

• Game parks nearby include Shamwari, Addo Elephant Park, Kariega, Sibuya and more

• Bushmans River and Kenton-on-Sea only 20kms away offer river cruises, game cruises and horse riding

• Horse trails on the beach and in the game reserves 

• Bathurst is only 15kms away and is the home of Summerhill Farm and the Big Pineapple. Historical sites. Centre for British 1820 settlers. Agricultural Museum - unique collection - open daily

• Grahamstown is a short 57kms away and is rich in history with many museums and other places of interest as well as Rhodes University

• There are 480 of 907 bird species that inhabit this region

• Day trips to premier nature reserves in the area

• A variety of fishing spots to choose from. Off the rocks, off the beach or off the pier

• Dune boarding, surfing and boogie boarding at East beach is fun for all

• Deep sea fishing by arrangement and scuba diving on one of the most colourful reefs in South Africa

Visit the information office at the park for more info.

Below is a list of the nearby attractions that your family may enjoy during your stay at our resort. These attractions are all within either walking distance or an easy drive of the resort: