Fort Hamilton
The ruins of an 18th-century British gun battery on the north headland of Admiralty Bay, with old cannons facing the bay. It is a viewpoint over Port Elizabeth and the sailboat anchorage.
Fort Hamilton was built in the late 18th century to defend the Admiralty Bay anchorage. Today only stone walls and a few rusty iron cannons remain, but the views are excellent: the whole of Admiralty Bay, the sailboats in the harbour and Port Elizabeth across the water are all visible. It is about 5 minutes by taxi along the north road of the bay from town, or about 30 minutes' walk uphill. Entry is free, with no facilities. It pairs well with a scenic drive along the north coast road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Princess Margaret Beach
- Port Elizabeth & Admiralty Bay
- Lower Bay
- Mount Pleasant
- Friendship Bay
- Spring Bay & Industry Bay
- Moonhole
- Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary