Attractions IN/AROUND Thompson Bay
Beaches
Dolphin Coast Beaches
Dolphin Coast offers visitors a combination of modern facilities at it's sun drenched seaside resorts in a lush, subtropical environment. The Dolphin Coast shoreline is an exciting blend of golden beaches and rock pools for safe bathing, surfing and ...
Lakes / Dams / Beaches / Landmarks
La Mercy Lagoon
For a getaway that is all about long, languorous days spent in still waters and balmy sunshine, the La Mercy Lagoon is just about perfect. It's close to the Umdloti Beach Coastal Conservancy on the KwaZulu-Natal shores, and is picturesque. While it is ...
Golf Courses
Umhlali Country Club
Neighbouring on Ballito Bay, only 15 minutes North of Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlali, just 20 minutes drive north of Durban is a scenic undulating course in a tropical garden setting. Although not a very long course, the holes at Umhlali Golf Course are ...
... and a little further afield
Golf Courses
Darnall Golf Course
KwaZulu-Natal is famous for its verdant greenery, particularly inland from the extensive coastline. It is a balmy, humid destination that invites visitors from all over the world to be a part of its natural beauty and to explore the many cities and towns ...
Nature Reserves
Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
The Harold Johnson Nature Reserve is situated north of Ballito on the banks of the Tugela River and north of Zinkwazi. Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum Tree, both of which are national monuments, lie within the reserve. The Fort was built in 1878 on a ...
Lakes / Dams
Hazelmere Dam
Hazelmere Dam may have been constructed for practical purposes, but it has since become a favoured retreat for holidaymakers and those needing to break away from the hustle and bustle of city living. It is situated on the Mdloti River in the South ...
Airports / Landmarks
King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport is modern and well-equipped, boasting world-class facilities and amenities to cater to South African and foreign travellers alike. Having replaced the Durban International Airport, it is around three times larger with an ...
Golf Courses
Maidstone Golf Club
This private parklands course is both beautiful and convenient, being situated only 40 minutes' drive from Durban, the main urban epicentre of KwaZulu-Natal, and very close to Ballito. Maidstone offers a fabulous combination of old-school sportsmanship ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Nature Reserves
Mount Moreland Conservancy
Part of the focus of the Mount Moreland Conservancy is to preserve and improve the condition of the Mdloti River and the state of its surrounding wetlands. This will also aid in providing an optimal habitat for the local wildlife and bird variety. In ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Lakes / Dams
Nonoti Estuary
The Nonoti Estuary is on the KZN North Coast close to Stanger. It lies on the seaward side of the N2 where the Nonoti River meets the sea, almost halfway between the inland towns of KwaDukuza and Mandini. On its northern bank lives the ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
North Coast Birding Route
The North Coast Birding Route is a sub-section of the Southern KwaZulu-Natal Birding Route, which boasts not only all three of the country's crane species (blue, grey crowned, and wattled) but also includes the rare blue ...
Golf Courses
Princes Grant Golf Club
With panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, this development has been designed to capture the gracious colonial life-style of early Natal. Set out on a magnificent tract of indigenous Natal coastal bush 75km north of Durban, Princes Grant Golf Course ...
Miscellaneous / Natural Wonders
Sardine Run
The Sardine Run is an annual migration of sardines along South Africa's east coast, between May and July. These tiny fish migrate from the cold waters of the Cape to seek the warmer, sub-tropical waters of KwaZulu-Natal. Sardines are cold-water fish ...
Thompson Bay as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Ballito, Blythedale Beach, Darnall, Kearsney, La Mercy, Princes Grant, Salt Rock, Shakas Rock, Sheffield Beach, Stanger, Tinley Manor, Tongaat, Tugela, Umdloti, Umhlali, Westbrook, Zimbali, Zinkwazi
Staying Overnight
Eden Palms Unit 4
Eden Palms Unit 4 offers upmarket accommodation in Ballito in a secure complex in Shakas Rock. The unit is located within walking distance to the...
105 On Koi
105 On KOI is a cosy apartment providing self catering accommodation in Ballito, ideal for a holiday getaway or business trip. 105 On KOI is air ...
Lazy Lizard 23
Lazy Lizard 23 is a large, three bedroom holiday apartment (accommodates six guests) that is a must for a big family. Housed in the Lazy Lizard C...
1006 La Ballito
1006 La Ballito is a self-catering apartment in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, perfect for families or groups of friends seeking proximity to the beach....
Perna Perna 19
Perna Perna 19 offers accommodation in Umdloti in a comfortable self-catering apartment. This comfortable and bright apartment in the very popula...
Umdloti Sands Beach View Apartment
Located in Umdloti, San's Place Umdloti is a luxury self-catering holiday apartment that accommodates only two guests. The one bed-roomed apartme...
Skiathos Apartment 7
Perfect for a relaxing holiday, this apartment offers a comfortable and stylish retreat. Guests can enjoy afternoons on the large patio or early ...
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