The Noetzie Conservancy
Noetzie is situated between the Indian Ocean, Sinclair Nature Reserve, an indigenous forest-covered river bank and a steep headland.Noetzie’s unique location, together with the fact that it is populated by a small community of long-term, environmentally aware property owners, has kept the area in a very natural state.The residents of Noetzie elected to form and register the Noetzie Conservancy, spanning 10.2 ha, with Cape Nature in 1999, and established the Noetzie Conservancy Owners’ Association (NCOA) to manage it.A conservancy is defined as an area of “voluntary co-operative environmental management of an area by its community and users” – Cape Nature, 1994.
The NCOA’s objectives
- Promote conservation and responsible and sustainable development in Noetzie and its adjoining areas.
- Promote the protection of indigenous plants and animals, as well as the undisturbed and important ecosystems and landscapes of exceptional beauty within or adjacent to the Noetzie Conservancy.
Noetzie falls inside an area identified as a Critical Biodiversity Area (CBA), within an Ecological Support Area (ESA). T0 understand these terms and how they are decided, please see the Garden Route Critical Biodiversity Areas Map.
Sinclaire Nature Reserve
The entire Eastern bank of the Noetzie River is a declared SA National Parks Nature Reserve. No access is permitted without a permit. Permits are obtainable from SANParks in Knysna, phone 044 382 2095. No fires, dogs, fire arms, or camping are allowed in the Nature Reserve. Be aware of the possibility of snares – report if found.
The conservancy would like to thank visitors for remembering that driving on the beach is illegal.