Pinetown Places of Interest (original) (raw)
Attractions IN Pinetown
Nature Reserves
Paradise Valley Nature Reserve
The Paradise Valley Nature Reserve is situated in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, and promises to be a total escape from city life and a celebration of utter natural beauty. It is best known for its stunning waterfall, which ...
Attractions AROUND Pinetown
Landmarks / Entertainment / National Monuments / Popular Tourist Routes
Inchanga Choo Choo
The Inchanga Choo Choo departs from Kloof, which is just 25 kilometres from the urban epicentre of Durban. This scenic suburb is the perfect point from which to launch your steam train adventure. From here, you will head off to Inchanga, a little station ...
Nature Reserves
Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
Situated only 4 kilometres from the centre of Kloof, this nature reserve was established by the Natal Parks Board in 1950 and boasts an abundance of wildlife. Krantzkloof Nature reserve offers spectacular views across the well forested gorge cut by the ...
Nature Reserves
New Germany Nature Reserve
The small New Germany Nature Reserve lies on Mountain Ridge Road (which becomes Methven Road) in the midst of New Germany's suburbia. As the street's name suggests the reserve rests on a hill overlooking Pinetown and New ...
Entertainment / Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
The Saunter
The Saunter is more than a stretch of road between the East Coast of KwaZulu-Natal and Hilton. It is an experience, an adventure of many different faces, and one of the best ways to experience this part of South Africa ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Valley of 1000 Hills Route
The Valley of 1000 Hills Route is one of KwaZulu Natal's best kept secrets. The Valley of a 1000 Hills forms around the majestic valley created by the Mngeni River and it's tributaries. Many artists and crafters have been attracted to the beauty and ...
... and a little further afield
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Bayhead Natural Heritage Site
Durban's bay and extensive harbour is home to a remaining 15 hectare stand of mangroves - where formerly there were extensive mangroves (438 hectares) right around the edges of the bay - that is today a protected natural heritage ...
Golf Courses
Beachwood Golf Course
The Beachwood Golf Course is part of Durban Country Club lying about 2 km north of Durban Country Club. Although it borders the Indian Ocean, Beachwood does not quite have the accentuated undulating fairways so common to Links courses, especially those ...
Nature Reserves
Beachwood Mangroves Reserve
Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve is a 76 hectrare reserve with the largest population of mangrove trees in the Durban area. The area is used as a Nature Conservation Education Centre. The black mangrove, the red mangrove, and the white mangrove may be ...
Golf Courses
Bluff National Park Golf Club
The Bluff National Park Golf Club is an 18-hole Championship golf course. You'll find the course 10km south of Durban. Reputedly a relatively flat course and a most pleasant walk, it has generous fairways and is a challenging course, especially when the ...
Landmarks / Nature Reserves
Bluff Nature Reserve
Considered Durban's oldest bird sanctuary, you will find the beautiful 45 hectare Bluff Nature Reserve right next to its counterpoint - the Engen oil refinery - in Tara Road on the Bluff, not far from Brighton ...
Landmarks / Religious
Brook Street Cemetery
Brook Street Cemetery lies in the west end of Durban's city centre, alongside the Victoria Street, Early Morning and Brook Street markets (part of the Markets of Warwick tour; a highlight of any visit to Durban). The historical cemetery has been ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Burman Bush Nature Reserve
Burman Bush, as the nature reserve is more commonly known in Durban, is 55 hectares of what remains of coastal forest in the heart of Morningside. Its value lies in the knowledge that little has changed in this patch of forest since 1850. Everything ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Tthe Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife in Durban situated in Yellowwood Park, is principally a hospital that looks after the injured and orphaned wild animals and birds in KwaZulu-Natal, most of them (as many as 90%) because of human negligence ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Coedmore Castle
Dubbed Durban's �castle lite�, Coedmore Castle is a beautiful historic homestead, built in 1875 and situated right in the centre of the Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve. The old stone castle lies in amongst a ...
Golf Courses
Cotswold Downs Golf Course
Cotswold Downs is known for its natural splendour and abundance. It is located in Hillcrest, Durban, which places it within convenient proximity to the attractions and amenities of the big city, while it continues to relish in the quiet serenity of the ...
Pinetown as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Amanzimtoti, Assagay, Athlone Park, Berea, Bluff, Bothas Hill, Brighton Beach, Camperdown, Cowies Hill, Drummond, Durban Beachfront, Durban North, Gillitts, Glenashley, Glenmore, Glenwood, Greyville, Hillcrest, Kloof, La Lucia, Manor Gardens, Morningside, Mount Edgecombe, Musgrave, Point Waterfront, Queensburgh, South Beach, Umbilo, Umdloti, Umgeni Park, Umhlanga, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks, Waterfall, Westville
Staying Overnight
Gibaland
Nestled in the heart of Giba Gorge and connected by a network of mountain biking, hiking, and horse trails, Gibaland offers a unique teepee and g...
Self Catering
Springside Lodge
Springside Lodge is a quaint self catering holiday cottage located on the host's property, situated in Cowies Hill, Pinetown. The secure area is ...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
The Gregory
Pristine B&B in Pinetown is perfectly situated a mere 20km drive to Durban for either a business meeting or a swim in the Indian ocean. The upper...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Butterscotch B&B
Butterscotch B&B offers self- catering or B&B accommodation for the Pinetown, Westmead and Westville areas. At the end of your day you can relax ...
Hotel
Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown
Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown is located just 18km from Durban and 30 minutes from King Shaka International Airport with easy access to major hig...