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UMHLANGA COASTLINE
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| Umhlanga Coastline, KwaZulu Natal: Arguably
the gem of the entire Natal North Coast is the Umhlanga Coastline From the moment you
arrive, you will be overwhelmed by the warm and relaxing beauty of this region. The
Umhlanga Coastline offers a combination of quiet village life with first world amenities
and a cosmopolitan buzz. It also offers a diversity of activities in exotic and
magnificent landscapes. From swimming to hiking, this destination promises unforgettable
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UMHLANGA COAST DESTINATIONS
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  Umhlanga: Central to the Umhlanga coastline
region is the holiday village of Umhlanga Rocks which was originally part of the sugar
estate of Sir Marshall Campbell. From being a small, quiet village, it has now expanded
into a thriving area that offers all the amenities of a well established ... more » Umhlanga Info |
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 La Lucia:
The quaint town of La Lucia is situated on the serene Umhlanga coastline in the
suburb of Umhlanga. It’s just a short drive from the hustle bustle and excitement of
the Umhlanga Coast. Its main attraction in fact, is its beautiful rural surroundings and
immediate proximity to the major centres of ... more » La Lucia Info |
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 Mount Edgecombe: Tucked away in the rolling
hills of KwaZulu Natal, just inland of Umhlanga, Mount
Edgecombe Country Club provides world class conference centres, exotic restaurants, expert
golf tuition, practise facilities, tennis, squash and bowling clubs. Mount Edgecombe
Country Club consists of two ... more
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 Umdloti:
Umdloti's primary beaches are shark netted and protected by proficient
lifeguards. Umdloti’s climate is often described as a “never ending
summer”. Umdloti enjoys a sub-tropical climate influenced by the warm current which
makes it a popular all-year-round seaside resort... more » Umdloti
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UMHLANGA COAST ATTRACTIONS
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| Beaches |
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| A breathtaking diversity of
tropical fish and coral reefs wrap along the Umhlanga coastline, making it a perfect scuba diving
and snorkelling
destination. Surfers
flock to Umhlanga’s warm waters to make the most of some incredible surf spots. Those
who crave seclusion can find many remote beaches along the coast. |
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| The
Sharks Board |
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| The Sharks Board staff gives many
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. You can also visit the display hall and view a large variety of lifelike
replicas of sharks, fish and rays. |
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| The
Hawaan Forest |
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| The Hawaan Forest is a unique
indigenous woodland area that has remained in its natural state for centuries. This
magnificent forest is characterised by a diverse notable species of trees with tropical
attributes. It is also home to a surprising number of animals and a great wealth of birds.
It is an idyllic picnic spot for family outings. |
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| Shell
Midden |
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| Shell Midden is thought to have
either an Arabic or Bushman Heritage and appears to have been occupied between the 6th and
10th centuries by African iron workers who cultivated sorghum behind the sand dunes.
Evidence of old discarded shells, pottery and iron work can be seen proving that the
African iron workers occupied the region. |
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 Gateway, the largest shopping and
entertainment centre in the Southern Hemisphere, provides an array of shops, cinemas,
restaurants and a mega skate park, and if you’re still running out of things to do,
then the Sibaya Casino is 20 minutes’ drive north of Umhlanga ... Gateway
Theatre of Shopping
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| Mount
Edgecombe Golf Courses |
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 Mount Edgecombe Golf Courses:
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both
these courses have their own clubhouses. The Mount Edgecombe’s Course One was
redesigned by Hugh Baiocchi and ... More » |
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