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The Natal Sharks Board
The Sharks Board welcomes and encourages visits by members
of the public to its Umhlanga Rocks offices. On offer is a
sensational multimedia program. It is a three-screen,
surround-sound window on the shark's role in the oceans.
Special effects include wind, intelligent lights and the
more adventurous should sit near the front to be sprayed
with a fine mist of water at appropriate moments. This
25-minute show not only entertains but is also educational,
with King Neptune teaching an errant turtle about the
importance of sharks.
For more information visit their website:
http://www.shark.co.za/
Umhlanga Light House
The Umhlanga Lighthouse was completed on November 24, 1954
and has since become an area landmark. The circular concrete
tower, painted white with a red band at the top, stands 21m
above the beach and has a focal plane height of 25m. The
fixed red light enable a ship waiting to anchor in the outer
anchorage to monitor its position if the red light can be
seen, it suggests the ships anchors have probably dragged
and is too close to shore.
More information:
http://sugarcoast.kzn.org.za/sugarcoast/index.html
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Gateway is more than a shopping mall – it's billed as a
'Theatre of Shopping' offering visitors, much more than the
average shopping centre. The impressive structure, situated
alongside the N2 highway in Umhlanga Rocks, houses a vast
array of shops, cinemas and restaurants PLUS a huge standing
wave known as DRex, a mega skate park designed by
international expert Tony Hawk, the highest climbing wall
imaginable and now a go-kart track, putt-putt course and a
challenging 4x4 track. It's definitely worth a visit since
you can nip over the ridge for a swim at Umhlanga Rock's
beautiful Bronze beach to cool off after you have exhausted
yourself at Gateway.
More information:
http://www.gatewayworld.co.za/default.asp
For more information on local attractions visit Durban's
Attractions & Experiences websites:
http://durban.kzn.org.za/durban/132.xml
http://www.sa-venues.com/travel/kzn_daytrips.htm
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