| These beaches offer something for everyone, from | | | | A beautiful, long sandy beach with an adjacent tidal |
| protected beaches for family outings to the more | | | | pool. The beach is located between Southbroom and |
| untamed beaches that are a surfer's paradise. Scuba | | | | San Lameer and is close to the Trafalgar Marine |
| dive or snorkel on the Elephant Coast or enjoy the | | | | Reserve and Mpenjati river mouth and lagoon. |
| holiday vibe at one of the South Coast's four "blue | | | | Lifeguards are always in attendance and facilities are |
| flag" beaches. | | | | maintained in top class standards throughout the year. |
| The beaches offer plenty of relaxation and sporting | | | | Easy access for the disabled |
| opportunities, including surfing, boating, fishing and whale | | | | RAMSGATE BEACH: |
| and dolphin watching, or for the more adventurous | | | | Ramsgate is a quaint village just south of Margate. A |
| take a trip in a microlight to enjoy the spectacular view | | | | quiet beach with picnic facilities in a park-like setting |
| from above. It is also a surfer's paradise, offering | | | | provides a peaceful haven from the bustling beach |
| some of the best waves in the country. There are | | | | towns. An easy walking trail extends southwards from |
| great waves wherever you go, with warm waters all | | | | Ramsgate towards the picturesque Southbroom |
| year around, so that you need little more than a spring | | | | beach and lagoon. |
| wetsuit for warmth, and on hot summer days even | | | | HIBBERDENE BEACH: |
| this is not a necessity. | | | | Based on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, |
| Winter heralds the start of the true surf season, with | | | | Hibberdene is a relatively narrow beach which is |
| breezy eight-foot swells sweeping in from the Cape | | | | sheltered from the southerly winds. The often steeply |
| coast between May and August. The swells are a bit | | | | sloped beach has good waves. A grassy picnic area |
| smaller in the summer months, offering fun surf at the | | | | makes it ideal for families. A new boat launching site |
| many beach breaks, with most surfers taking | | | | has been developed alongside the Blue Flag area. |
| advantage of the wind-free mornings before the | | | | LUCIEN BEACH: |
| north-eastern winds pick up. | | | | Lucien beach, which lies to the north east of Margate |
| With some 600 kilometres of coastline only a handful | | | | main beach, is a quiet but popular beach accessible by |
| of popular breaks get crowded, but many quieter | | | | a steep set of stairs. Top class lifesaving facilities are |
| waves can be found along the coast, with many good | | | | in place in a new building which has lots of parking. The |
| roads making for easy access. With all this on offer | | | | elevated parking area provides good views of the sea |
| any surf fanatic would be sorry to miss this awesome | | | | and coast stretching towards Margate. A good place |
| coastline, and your adventure could even find you | | | | to park and then walk along the coast towards |
| surfing a strip of coast that has never before been | | | | Uvongo - a pleasant walk with views of dolphins and |
| touched! | | | | other sea-life. Easily accessible from the adjacent |
| The KZN Southcoast is home to a range of "Blue flag" | | | | holiday flats. |
| beaches. | | | | WILLARD BEACH: |
| MARGATE BEACH: | | | | This is the main swimming beach in Ballito, 'Pearl' of the |
| A mile long beach on the South Coast, ideal for | | | | North Coast. A 2.4 km boardwalk follows the shoreline |
| swimming, bodyboarding and surfing. There is also a | | | | southwards providing an opportunity for an easy stroll |
| famous fishing spot off a specially-constructed pier. | | | | with spectacular views of bays and coves. A more |
| Margate is a vibrant holiday town with dozens of | | | | rugged trail extends northwards from Willard to |
| restaurants, bars and shops, plus accommodation to | | | | Shaka's Rock which takes you through a hole in a cliff |
| suit any budget. | | | | - best attempted at low tide. |
| MARINA / SAN LAMEER: | | | | |