Attractions Near uMhlanga Sands Resort

Family Holiday Fun in uMhlanga

Umhlanga Rocks is the perfect destination for a family holiday in the sun. From the beach to the nature reserve, and from shopping to eating out, you’re in the perfect location at uMhlanga Sands Resort. 

Step out of your beachfront apartment and you’re just meters from uMhlanga Main Beach, a popular spot for sunbathing, watersports, and swimming in the warm Indian Ocean waters. Other attractions on the beachfront include the iconic lighthouse and Whalebone Pier, as well as the uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. 

Take a ten-minute walk to uMhlanga Village and you’ll be spoilt for choice with restaurants, eateries, and small boutiques. A short drive up to uMhlanga Ridge and you’ll find one of South Africa’s largest and best shopping malls - Gateway Theatre of Shopping. With its cinemas, restaurants, and amazing selection of stores it’s a great family-friendly destination.

Other attractions nearby include the beaches of Durban’s Golden Mile, the aquarium and waterpark at uShaka Marine World, the wildlife at Phezulu Safari Park, and the sports and entertainment at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Find out more about top recommendations of things to do in and around Umhlanga Rocks.

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231 Anton Lembede St, Durban, 4001, South Africa+27 31 369 9555

The Playhouse Company is Ethekwini’s premier theatre organization

49 Timeball Blvd, Durban, 4001, South Africa+27 31 328 8000

uShaka Marine World is a 16-hectare theme park which was opened in 30 April 2004 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It comprises 4 sections: uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Beach, and uShaka Village Walk. It is located on the strip of land between the beachfront and the harbour.

44 Isaiah Ntshangase Road Durban 4001+27 31 582 8242

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a stadium in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is a multi-use stadium. It was one of the host stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Old Main Road • Bothas Hill Durban • KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 777 1000

Phezulu Safari Park is an exciting tourism venue, situated in Botha’s Hill, only 35 km’s from central Durban. This picturesque park has magnificent views of the world-famous Valley of a 1000 Hills.

20 Battery Beach Road, Durban, 4001+27 31 328 3000

Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World is situated at the northern end of Durban's Golden Mile, adjacent to the Kings Park Sporting Precinct. Besides the casino, the complex houses many restaurants, a beach bar, cinemas and its own semi-private beach, which was rated as one of the top 3 beaches in South Africa.

Hawaan, Blackburn, 4319+27 31 205 1271

These areas include mainly coastal dune forest and aquatic habitats such as reed beds and shallow well vegetated ponds.

Jack Martens Drive, Westville, Durban, 3611+27 31 275 9800

From stylish fashion outlets and tantalizing restaurants; The Pavilion hosts over 230 stores, 40 restaurants and 40 jewelers making it the ideal place to satisfy your shopping desires. Don’t forget the Amusement Area, Skate park and 12 Cinemas for your entertainment.

1 Herrwood Dr, Umhlanga, 4319+27 31 566 0400

Service organisation that protects beach users in KwaZulu-Natal against shark attack.

Kingsmead Way, Kingsmead, Durban, 4001+27 31 335 4200

Kingsmead is a cricket ground in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

King Shaka International Airport, King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4405, South Africa+27 32 436 6758

King Shaka International Airport, abbreviated KSIA, is the primary airport serving Durban, South Africa.

90 William Campbell Drive La Lucia, 4051+27 31 562 8420

La Lucia Mall is an exclusive shopping destination situated on the beautiful East Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Offering a wide range of over 130 restaurants and service related businesses under one roof, the mall is conveniently located in the heart of La Lucia.

Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex, 45 Bram Fischer Rd, Durban, 4001+27 31 360 1000

This world-class facility, renowned for its high standards of service excellence, has successfully staged some the world’s most prestigious and complex events.

Suncoast Boulevard, Suncoast Casino, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001, South Africa+27 31 566 3045

Barnyard shows feature the greatest hits of our time. In addition, we regularly host well-known South African bands, comedians and performers.

323 Umhlanga Rocks Drive Umhlanga Durban 432+ 27 31 560 5500

Netcare Umhlanga Hospital's state of the art facilities are complimented by a team of dedicated specialist, outstanding nursing care and amongst the most sophisticated equipment anywhere in the world.

70 St Thomas Rd, Durban, 4001+27 31 322 4000

The Durban Botanic Gardens is situated in the City of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is Durban’s oldest public institution and Africa's oldest surviving botanical gardens.

Farewell Square Farewell Rd Durban 4001+27 31 304 4934

This historic square in the middle of Durban is the spot where the city originated as a tiny settlement of itinerant traders and hunters in the early 19th century.

Kings Park, 43 Isaiah Ntshangase Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001, South Africa+27 31 308 8400

The Jonsson Kings Park Sports Stadium is a stadium in the Kings Park Sporting Precinct in Durban, South Africa

Anton Lembede St, Durban, 4000+27 31 311 1111

The Durban City Hall houses a public library, auditorium, the Durban Art Gallery and the Natural Science Museum behind its gracious façade.

Gate 2, Golf Course Drive, Mount Edgecombe, South Africa+27 31 539 5330

World class facilities with the ability to cater for varying group sizes in the different function rooms available.

Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban+27 31 313 1777

Durban Country Club (DCC) offers not one but two magnificent clubhouses and highly rated courses.

22 Lagoon Dr, Umhlanga, 4320, South Africa

This beach has been awarded with a blue flag for its clear water and surroundings. It is suitable for kids, too.

Tourist Junction Building, Third Floor, 160 Pine Street, Durban, 4001+27 31 366 7500

The breathtaking Valley of a Thousand Hills is an exciting component of Durban and South Africa's province of KwaZulu-Natal - the Kingdom of the Zulu.

14 - 18 Boatmans Rd, Durban+27 31 907 8792

Wilson's Wharf is Durban's trendiest fusion of fun food, top shows and crafts, blended with the rustic interface of a boating marina and working slipways.

151/155 Victoria Street, Durban, 4037031 306 4021

Venture down to the Victoria Street Market on the corner of Queen and Victoria Streets in Durban Central and step into a sensory Afro-Indian world.

Anton Lembede St, Durban, 4000+27 31 311 2256

The Durban Natural Science Museum has dynamic and innovative research and education programmes with a particular emphasis on Biodiversity Conservation, and Ecology.

31 Diakonia Street Durban+27 31 311 2261

The site of the Old House Museum was donated to the city by George Churton Collins, built by the Durban Town Council and opened on 12 June 1954.

Virginia Airport (VIR), Airport Street, Durban North, 4051, South Africa+27 31 563 7101

Virginia Airport is an airport serving Durban, the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. This general aviation airport is located 10 kilometres north of Durban.

1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, 4319+27 31 514 0500

Gateway offers fashin, fun variety and entertainment for the upmarket shopper. A place where you can leave your troubles behind.

Samora Machel St, Durban, 4001
47 Old Main Rd Durban+27 31 777 1874

The breathtaking Valley of a Thousand Hills is an exciting component of Durban and South Africa's province of KwaZulu-Natal - the Kingdom of the Zulu.

1 Sibaya Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban+27 31 568 1522

Entertainment for the whole family.

20 Battery Beach Rd, Durban, 4025, South Africa+27 31 337 5486

Entertainment for the whole family.

North Beach, Durban South Africa

North Beach is one of the beaches of Durban, South Africa. It is situated north of the harbour and bluff, in between Bay of Plenty and Dairy Beach on Durban's Golden Mile.

O R Tambo Parade, South Beach, Durban, 4056

South Beach lies to the south of central Durban, midway between North Beach and Ushaka Marine World on the beach front of the city.

114 Snell Parade, Durban, 4000+27 31 337 7892

Mini Town is one of Durban's most well-known tourist attractions. Mini Town gives a good impression of some of Durban's landmarks in a 1:24 scale.