Leisure Isle, surrounded on all sides by the waters of a tidal estuary, is separated from the mainland by a causeway. A sea wall surrounds the island, and the ebb and flow of the tides in the lagoon and salt marshes add to its unique character and ensure a constantly changing scene. The total circumference of Leisure Isle is 4km. There are 450 houses on the island of which more than half are occupied by permanent residents. Along the shores of the Island lie beaches, parks and areas of protected natural vegetation. Leisure Isle is a residential suburb, with narrow roads, little lanes and lovely gardens but the water is never far away, and the matchless views in all directions contribute to the special ambience of the place and the sense of being at one with nature. The estuary and the Island are home to a rich variety of birds. The lifestyle of the Island has always been true to its name, with something for the very young, the very old and everyone in between. It is a perfect place to enjoy building sandcastles, swimming, boating, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, kite-boarding and fishing, not to mention walking, jogging, roller-blading and cycling. Tennis courts and bowling greens, table tennis, bridge and yoga add tothe choices, and there are two rated golf courses within 5km of Leisure Isle. There are many restaurants, coffee shops and food stores in the town of Knysna which is approximately 6km from Leisure Isle, there is also a wonderful coffee shop on the island which offers excellent breakfasts, coffees and lunches. There are also 2 wonderful restaurants up on the Eastern Head which no more than 2km from Leisure Isle. Knysna is on the famous Garden Route and is 490km from Cape Town. About a 5.5 hour drive by car and just under an hours flight from Cape Town International airport to George Airport, which is an hours drive by car to Knysna.