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LOADS OF FUN IN THE SUN!
All down the length of South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal South Coast there are so many tourist attractions and interesting things to see and do. Ranging from the outrageously adventurous, to active sport, to bird watching, nature trails, family outings, lighthouses, arts and crafts and whale watching, there is so much to enjoy. Simply click on whatever takes your fancy. |
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ABSEILING/ADVENTURE SPORT Back to top |
Umko Rafting
Whitewater rafting, abseiling, canoeing, game drives, hiking, team-building adventures wylderide@xsinet.co.za
Pennington Eco- & Adventure Centre
Rock climbing and abseiling. 33 Umdoni Road, Pennington Tel : 039-975-2196 Cell : 082-372-3256
Wild 5
oribigorge@worldonline.co.za
Not for faint-hearted; a 33 storey drop-off swing across Oribi Gorge. 110 metre abseil. Grade 15 white water rafting. Mountain biking – take Oribi Gorge turnoff on N2 and the follow signs.
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4 x 4 & DIRT BIKE OFF-ROAD TRAILSBack to top
Dirtbike Outrides |
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Tel : 039-319-1272
Cell : 082-856-9701 |
Dirtbike Outrides
Based at the Dolphin Drive Lodge, in Leisure Bay on the lower KZN South Coast, here’s the chance for (min. 3/max. 5) ‘boy racers’ to enjoy a safe scenic scramble together through local villages and visit a shabeen. |
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Dumezweni
Tel : 039-977-8930
Cell : 083-258-7069
4 X 4 Trail For beginners and enthusiasts, with en-route picnic site |
10-PIN BOWLING Back to top |
Strikers 10 Pin Bowling
sulder@mweb.co.za
Group booking at discount rates. Wild Coast Sun
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BEACHES Back to top |
For your own safety, use a suitable sun block cream and always swim between the beacons at beaches where lifeguards are in attendance
The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast has an abundance of magnificent beaches.
Note that those marked with an asterisk also feature safe tidal pools.
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Banana Beach
Bazley Beach
Beach Terminus
Big Tree Beach
Clansthal
Glenmore Beach
Green Point
Hibberdene*
Ifafa*
Lucien Beach*
Margate South* |
Margate*
Marina Beach*
Trafalgar*
Oslo Beach*
Palm Beach*
Park Rynie*
Pennington*
Port Shepstone*
Pumula*
Ramsgate*
Scottburgh* |
Shelly Beach*
Southbroom - main beach*
Southbroom –Admiralty beach*
Southport (Anerley)
St. Michael's*
Umkomaas*
Umtentwini*
Umzinto*
Uvongo* |
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BIRD WATCHING/TRAILS/ SAFARIS Back to top |
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With its diverse range of habitats, the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast promises birdwatchers an exciting time. The region's numerous beaches, estuaries, lagoons, wetlands, coastal forest, river ravines, gorges and open grassland present birders with the opportunity to discover any of the 500 resident species – a full one third of all recorded southern African species.
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CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT |
Fiddlewood Farm |
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heatherbense@lantic.net
www.fiddlewoodfarm.com
Tel: 082 494 0350
The Farm is open for parties on weekends and in the holidays to - by appointment |
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Fiddlewood Farm nestled in Margate, offers a wonderful outdoor space and experience for children's school outings and parties. Fiddlewood Farm offers:
- Large play and picnic areas
- Short nature trails through an indigenous woodland.
- Handling and feeding of farm animals.
- Jungle gym, trampouline & swings.
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Bellevue Guest Park |
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bellevue@telkomsa.net
Tel : 039 316 6097
Cell : 073 775 2861
Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 1pm
Adults R20
Children & Pensioners R15 |
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Bellevue Park, an eco-play zone & botanical garden. Bring your children for an exciting 'back to nature experience' in our beautiful indigenous garden. Educational fun for the whole family, which includes play apparatus, interactive models, fun worksheets & viewing tower. . Secure environment and wheelchair friendly. An ideal venue for school outings & kiddies parties. |
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CAGE DIVING |
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Contact: John Miller
Cell : 0823735950
Fax: +27 86 628 3360
johnmiller@vodamail.co.za
www.sharkcagedivingkzn.com |
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NO DIVING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Sharks Guaranteed or money back.
Normally a 2 - 3 hour trip where people are first educated about sharks from the boat as they swim around us
Next step -don a wetsuit, mask or costume and climb into the cage for twenty to thirty min. |
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DIVING & SPEARFISHING Back to top |
| for in-depth information! |
| African Watersport
Dive Charters |
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Umkomaas
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Tel : 039-973-2505
Cell : 082-565-1210
watersports@icon.co.za/ www.africanwatersports.co.za |
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African Watersport
Dive Charters
Many of our dives fall into the ‘Adrenaline Category’ ... dives that you will not forget for a very very long time.
FOR MORE! |
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| Oceans Alive Diving |
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Umkomaas
039-973-2578
039-973-0161
079-527-77 05
info@oad.co.za
www.info@oad.co.za |
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Oceans Alive Diving
Premier amongst the off-shore sites are the renowned Aliwal Shoal, so named for the barque Alawal that first found it by nearly wrecking there in 1849 and the Protea Banks, just off Shelly Beach.
Join us for shark and wreck diving
at its breathtaking best! |
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FISHING Back to top |
Be it deep sea, ski-boat, paddle-ski, kite, saltwater fly, rock, surf, estuary, or even fresh water bass, the KZN South Coast is a fisherman’s paradise.
Summer brings King Mackerel (locally called ‘Couta), Dorado, Kingfish and hard-fighting flatfish such as Sandsharks and a variety of Rays. In winter – particularly during our spectacular annual Sardine Run – you’ll cross hooks with a wide variety of gamefish
From the largest to the smallest. These include Shad, Garrick and Sharks that hunt all that moves along the Sardine Run.
Estuaries and river mouths also afford exciting catches, particularly during summer and on light tackle.
Fishing Competitions April, May and June 2019 . |
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GOLF |
Often referred to as South Africa's ‘Golf Coast', the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast boasts driving ranges and several superb 18-hole and 9-hole courses, of which four are rated amongst the top fifty golf courses in South Africa.
for full details of South Coast KZN Golf Courses
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HORSE RIDING Back to top |
Ocean Trails Equestrian Centre |
oceant@saol.com
Tel : 039 305 2788
Cell : 083 334 7711
WILD COAST SUN |
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Ocean Trails Equestrian Centre Horse riding is the most therapeutic way to relax your mind and your body, using the horses’ rhythm while walking down the beach through the soft warm sand.
The beautiful beach, wide open in front of you, is the best feeling in the world. The waves almost block out every sound around you. |
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KART RACING Back to top |
Kart Freaks
Need for speed? Come take the chequered flag in Margate 039-312-1514 |
LAWN BOWLS Back to top |
Visitors are always welcome to join in a game of bowls for a minimal green fee at any of our South Coast bowling clubs. Free coaching is available for those wishing to take up this social sport.
PORT NATAL DISTRICT CLUBS
Umbogintwini - 031-904-1300
Amanzimtoti - 031-903-3857
Winklespruit - 031-916-4128
KINGFISHER DISTRICT CLUBS
Umkomaas - 039-973-0911
Scottburgh - 039-976-0001
Alexander Memorial - 039-975-9700
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Sezela - 039-975-3832
Hibberdene - 039-699-3228
Port Shepstone - 039-695-0141
Mbango Valley - 039-682-5251
Uvongo - 039-315-1144
Margate CC - 039-312-0571
Margate - 039-312-0351
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Village of Happiness - 039-312-0267
Ramsgate - 039-314-4766
Southbroom - 039-316-8059
The Bell - 039-695-0758
Munster - 039-319-1541
Southport - 039-681-2288
Umtentweni - 039-695-0688
Port Edward - 039-311-1987
Banners Rest - 082-336-1998
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LOCAL DAY TOURS Back to top |
Adventure Educators
083-444-5000
Corporate team-building and adventure challenges
Banana Farm Tour
Tel : 039-316-6204
By appointment only
Bellview Park
Tel : 039-316-6097
Back to nature educational family fun and picnic
MacBananas
Tel: 039 319 1033
Tel : 039 319 1454
macbanana01@gmail.com
between Palm Beach & Munster GPS : S30°59.589 E30°15.586
Animal farm with kids playground, cafe and fresh produce market. Southbroom/Port Edward area. 039-319-1033
Thembela Tours
Tel : 039-687-0253
Authentic ethnic tours of traditional Zulu life. Port Shepstone region.
Waterfall Valley
Tel : 039-679-9111
Estate Orchids and orchid growing information, Angora rabbits and goose down pillows and duvets. Oribi area
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HIKING AND NATURE TRAILS Back to top |
Lake Eland Game Reserve |
| Lake Eland for a variety of exciting activities. hikes and game drives |
Lake Eland Game Reserve is a 35 minute drive inland from Port Shepstone. |
reservations@lakeeland.co.za
Tel : 039 687 0395
Cell : 083 257 9468
Day Visitor Entrance Fee
R60 per person.
Children under 8 yrs: R40
Children under 2 yrs: Free |
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This natural treasure, just 35 minute drive along N2 south, spans an impressive 5 000 acres. Enjoy spectacular views of Oribi Gorge, see game from the comfort of your car, cross the 80m suspension bridge (above), visit caves, picnic, cycle, fish or hike. Self-catering chalets, c onference facilities and camping available. Oribi Flats – 45 km from Port Shepstone off N2 |
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Clearwater Trails
Tel : 039-311-1130 | Cell : 083-549-6710
Follow signs off Pont Road, Port Edward.
Guided or unguided breathtaking river gorge and Umtamvuna Nature Reserve views. Rustic self-catering chalet accommodation. |
SHARK DIVING |
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Contact: John Miller
Cell : 0823735950
Fax: +27 86 628 3360
johnmiller@vodamail.co.za
www.sharkcagedivingkzn.com |
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NO DIVING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Sharks Guaranteed or money back.
Normally a 2 - 3 hour trip where people are first educated about sharks from the boat as they swim around us
Next step -don a wetsuit, mask or costume and climb into the cage for twenty to thirty min. |
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SURFING Back to top |
Coast is a true surfer's paradise.
The thirteen coolest surfing spots along our 200 km coastline are: Banana Beach, Green Point, Glenmore Beach, Luciene Point (when westerly is up), Scottburgh, Silver Beach (Port Edward), Ski Boat Bay (Ramsgate), Southbroom, St' Michael's-on-Sea, Sunwich Port, ‘The Spot' (Mfazazana), Umzumbe, Uvongo.
Tel : 039-317-3604
Surfing lessons and board rental. We'll get you stoked! - Margate
Blessed with water temperatures seldom dipping below 20°C, the right balance of winds, great swells and point-breaks, the KwaZulu-Natal's South |
SUPER TUBE Back to top |
Hibberdene Super Tube
Tel : 039 699 3307
Hibberdene beachfront
Margate Amusement Park
Tel : 039-312-0864
Margate beachfront
Oasis Super Tube
Tel : 039-311-2265
Port Edward
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WATER SPORT Back to top |
Surf waves in user-friendly kayaks or rafts with experienced guides. Paddle with dolphins or take upriver birding excursions
Wild Coast Waterworld
Tel : 039-305-3024 - Port Edward area
Speed boat rides, waterskiing, aqua scooters, wake snake, jet skis, motor boats, canoes, riverboat and Bar-B-Q cruises
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WHALE WATCHING Back to top |
Cell : 082-960-7682 - spike@kznwhale.co.za
Experience the thrill of a safe surf launch with a highly skilled skipper. Learn about the function of shark nets. Enjoy face-to-face encounters with bottlenose and common dolphins. See frolicking Humpback, Southern Right and Minke whales. Truly, a day to remember!
Baywatch Charters
Cell : 083-409-6180
Pleasure boat trips, with dolphin and whale watching in season
Whale & Dolphin Lookout Point
Tel : 039-311-1211 - near Port Edward
Spot whales and dolphins at this Glenmore Point viewsite |
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