Durban Beaches

The "Golden Mile" is well known as the six kilometre coastal region that stretches from Addington Beach to the Country Club Beach. The Snake Park and Bay of Plenty beaches are known to offer some of the best waves on the coast.
Along this beach area, there are changing rooms and numerous restaurants. Stop and take a look at the benches and showering facilities - most of these items were supplied by our members and are made from Grade 316 stainless steel.

Botanical Gardens

Established in 1849, the Botanical Gardens has a herb garden, indigenous and exotic flora, a collection of rare cycads and a wonderful orchard house. There is also a tea garden to enjoy and relax during your meandering. 031 304 4642

Deep Sea Cruises

Deep sea cruises are offered by Sarie Marais and Isle of Capri. Both cruises are offered daily, the former operates from the Sarie Marais Jetty, the latter from Aliwal Street Jetty. Charter cruises are also available. 031 - 301 1953

Durban's Golden Mile

The Golden Mile joins Durban's warm Indian Ocean main beaches with upmarket hotels and restaurant. The Golden Mile includes paddling pools, the Funworld with its amusement rides, including bumper cars, roundabouts and slot machines. The cablecar ride along the beachfront gives a birds eye view of the paddling pools and beach area. 031 - 3329776

The Golden Mile even features a Minitown which generates much interest amongst visitors.

Fitzsimons Snake Park

Venomous snake demonstrations, with feeding on weekends of indigenous and exotic species, with a strong emphasis on education.
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Minitown

A miniaturised display of Durban City, with working models of ships in the harbour, rail and airport facilities. Well known buildings and landmarks will give adults and children alike a pleasant experience. 031 - 337 7892

Seaworld/ Dolphinarium

The Durban’s Sea World moved in 2004 to its new premises in the UShaka Island theme park, between the southern end of the Golden Mile and Durban Point. The new Sea World is the worlds 5th largest marine theme park in the world. It exhibits 12 000 animals, predominantly from the western Indian Ocean, with the largest collection of sharks in the Southern Hemisphere.

Umgeni River Bird Park

The Umgeni Bird Park, ranked among the top three in the world, is excellent value for all visitors to see. Numerous indigenous and exotic varieties can be viewed in their natural habitat, by way of walk in cages. Recently a free flight bird show was launched, which has met with great success amongst locals and tourists. The show is highly educational with lots of fun. 031 - 579 4600

Other things to do in Kwa Zulu Natal:

Tours

Ricksha Bus - A flexible topless bus that lets you explore the beachfront area at your leisure. Simply hop off and on anywhere along its route, which runs from Point Water Front through to the Umgeni Bird Park. Running times can be verified by contacting 082 809 3530.

Game viewing - Hluhluwe, Game Parks - Northern Natal.
St Lucia Lake - Internationally recognised heritage site.
Coast line - Dolphin viewing, fishing, diving, surfing, swimming.
Cape Vidal - Whale viewing

Drakensburg mountain range - Bushman paintings, hiking
Underberg - trout fishing.
Philharmonic Orchestra & Playhouse company.