The idyllic holiday resort of Wilderness is nestled between the wooded foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains and a golden beach 18km long, which stretches from Leentjies Klip to Gerrickes Point. The six lakes within Wilderness National Park are excellent for viewing more than 230 bird species in the area.

The village is home to holiday and retirement homes as well as many high quality hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, backpackers' lodges and self catering chalets.

Many artists and crafters have made Wilderness their home, and tourists can visit their studios on a country enterprise route which also takes in trips to a dairy farm, crayfish operators and other enterprising local projects.

Visitors can take up the challenges of paragliding, abseiling, mountain biking and hiking trails and canoeing.