Activities : In and Around Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga
From once being a small quiet village that was part of Sir Marshall Campbell's sugar estate, Umhlanga has expanded into a thriving, bustling residential and commercial area that offers all the amenities, comforts and luxuries of an upmarket suburb, whilst still blowing you away with the African sunrise over the Indian Ocean. Be it sports, entertainment, great cuisine, shopping or nightlife that you are on the hunt for, Umhlanga is the place to be...
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The Umhlanga Lighthouse: The Lighthouse was completed in 1954 and has since become a landmark attracting thousands of people yearly. The looming tower stands 21m high and has a focal plane height of 25m. |
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The Natal Sharks Board: Enjoy the opportunity to watch a spectacular 30 minute audio-visual presentation which captures the drama of the ocean as they carry out their daily servicing of shark nets, or watch a shark dissection. |
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The Hawaan Forests: This unique indigenous woodland area has remained in its natural state for centuries. This magnificent forest is characterised by a diverse notable species of trees, animals and a great wealth of birds. |
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Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail: This is a delightful hour-and-a-half trail on a well marked path wandering through stunning coastal forest on boardwalks that cross the Ohlange River on its way to the lagoon, buttressed by dunes. |
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Casinos: Durban prides itself in hosting 2 of the finest casinos in the KZN province; the Suncoast & Sibaya Casinos. These world-class casinos offer you a variety of entertainment options that will not disappoint you. |
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Golf Courses: The sub-tropical coastline of KwaZulu Natal must rate as one of South Africa’s prime golf destinations. A large number of superb golf courses dot Durban and the North & South Coast of KZN offering top quality golfing options. |
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