Virgin Active Walmer
3 kmThe closest full-service gym, at Walmer Park. Pool, classes and full equipment floor.
Gyms and Shopping in Walmer
Where to train and where to shop near Upper Walmer, Gqeberha — the practical end of settling in for a longer stay.
Gyms
Most offer day or week passes for visitors — worth calling ahead to confirm current visitor rates.
Moove Motion Fitness Club Walmer
4 kmContract-free club at 17th Quarter with classes and lockers. Opens at 5am on weekdays, which suits an early session before meetings.
Hobie Beach promenade
6 kmNot a gym, but the flat beachfront promenade is the local running route, with outdoor equipment along the way.
Virgin Active Greenacres
7 kmLarger club at the Greenacres centre, with a wider class timetable.
Planet Fitness Newton Park
9 kmWell-equipped, generally longer opening hours — useful for early or late training around meetings.
Shopping
Groceries are five minutes away; the bigger centres are all within a short drive.
Moffett on Main
2 kmLifestyle centre nearest the house — supermarket, pharmacy, coffee and speciality shops.
Walmer Park Shopping Centre
3 kmThe main Walmer mall: supermarkets, banking, clothing, restaurants and a cinema.
The Boardwalk Mall
6 kmModern beachfront mall next to the entertainment complex, with the major retail chains.
Greenacres & Pier 14
8 kmTwo adjoining centres forming the city's traditional central shopping hub.
Baywest Mall
16 kmThe largest mall in the Eastern Cape, west of the city — worth the drive for a full shop.
Distances are approximate driving distances from Upper Walmer. Opening hours and trading change — it's worth a quick check before you set off, especially for anything further afield.
Staying in Walmer? See the accommodation —
a private two-bedroom home five kilometres from the airport — or
check availability for your dates.
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