Diaz Water Park is one of the Garden Route’s most exciting family attractions, located right beside the golden sands of Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay. This lively water park offers a refreshing alternative to the ocean, with an array of colourful slides, pools and water-based attractions designed to entertain visitors of all ages. With the sound of waves nearby and sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, it provides a perfect setting for a fun-filled day in the sun along one of South Africa’s most scenic coastlines.
Thrill-seekers can race down high-speed water slides and super tubes, including steep rides that twist and plunge toward the splash pools below. One of the park’s most famous attractions is the enclosed “Waterwurm” slide, historically one of the earliest 100-metre super tubes built in South Africa. For those seeking a slower pace, a gentle lazy river allows visitors to float along on inflatable tubes, while younger children can enjoy a dedicated kiddies’ pool area with smaller slides and shallow water designed for safe play.
The park is well suited to families and groups, offering shaded seating areas, braai facilities and food outlets where visitors can relax between rides. Open seasonally from spring through summer, it has become a popular holiday attraction for locals and tourists exploring the Garden Route. Whether you are looking for adrenaline-fuelled water rides or a relaxed day drifting along the lazy river, Diaz Water Park promises plenty of splash-filled entertainment just steps from the beach.
Opening hours vary by season; the park typically operates between September and April and may close during bad weather or loadshedding.
55 Vista Bonita is a 2 bedroom,1 bathroom, beachfront self-catering apartment with direct access to the beach and views over the ocean and Mossel Bay. direct access to the beach and superb views over the ocean as well as Mossel Bay. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Estoril Villas (security complex), modern, self-catering apartment at the popular Diaz Strand, Mossel Bay. This six sleeper is a mere 200m from the beach. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
La Palma Villa C12 is a self catering apartment in Diaz Beach, Mossel Bay in the Garden Route. This self catering accommodation is located in a secure complex. There is an elevator in the apartment block as well as full access control and security... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sea Breeze 65 is a self-catering apartment in a security complex located in Diaz Strand in Mossel Bay in the Garden Route. It is a short walk across the road to the beach. (Sleeps 5 in 2 bedrooms). …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sea Cottage 21 provides self catering accommodation in Diaz beach in Mossel Bay, Garden Route in the Western Cape. This three bedroom duplex unit is in a security complex on the Diaz Beach beachfront between Hartenbos and Mossel Bay on the Garden Route. T …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Delta Sea Cottage is three bedroom duplex in security complex on the beach front of Diaz Beach between Hartenbos and Mosselbay. (Sleeps 8). Controlled access to the beach about 40m away, no need to drive. Controlled access to sparkling swimming pool. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sea Cottage 51 offers self catering accommodation in Diaz Beach, Mossel Bay in the Garden Route, Western Cape. This self catering three bedroom cottage (sleeps 8: ideally 4 adults, 4 children) in secure complex with swimming pool, has direct access to... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sea Cottage 126 provides self catering accommodation in Diaz Beach, Mossel Bay in the Western Cape's Garden Route. This three bedroom self catering unit is in a security complex on the Diaz Beach beachfront, between Hartenbos and Mossel Bay. Elevated... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Happy Rest @ Rendezvous is a stylish newly-renovated 2-bedroomed self-catering flat in Heiderand, Mossel Bay. Enjoy a cozy indoor barbecue in the dedicated braai area, or outdoors in a spacious patio with the gas braai for an alfresco dining experience. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
WITHUIS self-catering accommodation is situated in the popular seaside town of Hartenbos on the world renowned Garden Route. WITHUIS offers affordable accommodation for couples and larger groups of up to 22 people. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.