Overview

Groot Brakrivier, located halfway between Mossel Bay and George, is often referred to as the gateway to the Garden Route. Set at the mouth of the Great Brak River this small coastal town is known for its estuary, long sandy beaches and relaxed holiday lifestyle. The town layout takes the form of a river-ribbon town and is defined primarily by the path of the Great Brak River and its estuary.

Map Design and Paper

The map is an original creation by our design studio at Africa Map Art. Data for this map has been compiled from various up-to-date sources including from the OpenStreetMap contributors. The map is available in the following two paper options and canvas: a high quality 210gsm heavyweight coated paper with a matte finish, which achieves excellent colour and resolution and is perfect for framing;  a 260gsm photo paper with a smooth satin finish;  and a 350gsm strengthened canvas. All of the options are shipped in a cardboard roll for protection. The canvas is unstretched and unframed.

We welcome personalisation and customisation requests, such as highlighting of specific buildings or features, adjusting the colour scheme, or the addition of text and images.  Please contact us for a quote.

 History

The settlement was originally established at this historic river crossing of the Great Eastern Road and was first referred to in 1730 and later described by the French explorer Francois Le Vaillant in 1782. A bridge was built in 1844, and the village of Groot Brakrivier was founded in 1859. In the late 20th century, the town grew to include the residential and holiday developments at the river mouth and the townships of Greenhaven and Wolwedans to the northwest.