Southern Explorer - Tour nine - Port Edward - on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast

PORT EDWARD | UMTAMVUNA | WILD COAST

The Southern border of the KwaZulu Natal South Coast is only the beginning of an ultimate adventure. Port Edward, the place of unexpected pleasure, is the last stop on the South Coast. It is ideally situated on the banks of the Umtamvuna River lagoon, and is surrounded by the ruggedly beautiful Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, lush banana plantations and sugar cane farms, and the rather unusual ‘red’ desert. Dozens of B&Bs, restaurants, craft shops and galleries are dotted around this fascinating little town.

Take a leisurely drive to the Old Pont on the river, or go for an energetic hike in the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, which contains many rare plants and is home to a colony of vultures. There are 4x4 trails and mountain bike tracks, or try a leisurely boat trip up the Umtamvuna lagoon. Port Edward’s beaches provide excellent swimming, and include a popular skiboat launch. This is a famous fishing destination, both deep sea and off the rocks. Immediately across the river is the Wild Coast Casino, and the award winning Wild Coast golf course. Here the beaches stretch forever into a wild and untamed land.

The CH Mitchell Bridge is the largest steel suspension bridge in South Africa, built in 1967, it is found 7km south of Port Edward and lies across the Umtamvuna River.
Fresh water fishing is a popular past time on the South Coast with its many lagoons and rivers.

There are 2 golf courses in this area! The Golf Coast is the hidden gem of golf destinations in africa. Some of South Africa's finest golf courses are to be found on the South Coast!

NO	ESTABLISHMENT NAME	CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION	TOWN
901	Beaver Creek Coffee Estate	Food & Beverage, Shopping, Activities	B; CS; L; TG; FARM TOURS; ARTS, CRAFTS & CURIOS; CERAMICS; FOOD AND WINE	Umtamvuna
905	Emithini Artwear	Shopping	ACCESSORIES, JEWELLERY & CLOTHING; ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS STUDIOS; TEXTILES	Umtamvuna
906	Tiago's	Food & Beverage	TA	Port Edward, Margate & Port Shepstone
908	Clearwater Trail Centre	Accommodation, Activities	C; SC; BIRDWATCHING; CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA; VIEW SITES; MOUNTAIN BIKING; HIKING AND WALKING TRAILS; TOURS & TOUR OPERATOR; FARM TOURS; INDIGENOUS GARDEN; NATURE RESERVE AND PICNIC AREA; BIKE HIRE	Umtamvuna
909	Africarve	Shopping	FURNITURE & WOODWORK	Port Edward
910	Wild Coast Sun	Accommodation, Food & Beverage, Shopping, Activities	H; TGCSA 3; R; B; L; D; P; PG; LM; CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA; CINEMA; GO KARTING & QUAD RIDES; HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY; INDOOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT; ACCESSORIES, JEWELLERY & CLOTHING	Wild Coast
912	Waterworld	Activities	WATERSPORTS; RIVER CRUISE	Wild Coast
922	North Sand Bluff Lighthouse	Accommodation, Food & Beverage, Shopping, Activities	SC; TGCSA 3; CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA; VIEW SITES; ARTS, CRAFTS & CURIOS	Port Edward
925	Umtamvuna River Lodge	Accommodation, Food & Beverage, Activities	BB, R; B; P; L; D; F	Umtamvuna
926	Crags View Wild Care Centre	Activities/Educational	ANIMAL REHABILITATION	Port Edward
927	Premier Hotel Edwardian	Accommodation, Food & Beverage	H; TGCSA 3; R; B; P; L; PG; F	Port Edward
929	Douar an Arvour	Accommodation	BP; SC; W; TGCSA 2	Umtamvuna
930	Imvuselelo Guided Tours	Activities	BIRDWATCHING; TOURS & TOUR OPERATOR	Umtamvuna

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