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The North Coast’s warm waters and year-long sunny skies make
it the ideal location for a holiday along the seashore. Our bustling
beaches can keep you fully entertained for days with exciting water
sports and activities, while our more secluded beaches allow for
lazing in the shallows and tanning on the soft sand.

SALMON BAY SALT ROCK BEACH
Salmon Bay is popular for its ski boat, jet ski The serene and tranquil shores make this the
and paddle ski launch site. It is home to the perfect beach for immersing yourself in a book.
Ballito Ski Boat Club which hosts it’s annual The beach hosts a massive crowd during the free
fi shing competition that attracts competitors music concerts of the Ballito Pro Surfi ng Event.
from all over the country.
TINLEY MANOR BEACH
CLARKE BAY Fishermen perch along the rocks enjoying the
Clarke Bay is popular bathing beach in Ballito rewarding fi shing while families frolic in the
and is a popular dolphin viewing spot. It is also waves, dive into the tidal pools and gather
a trendy spot for those who enjoy the North around the fi re for a South African braai,
Coast’s nightlife. The famous Ballito New Year’s creating a family atmosphere.
Eve Street Party happens in the vicinity of
Clarke Bay. BLYTHEDALE BEACH
Boasting Blue Flag status, the coastline is
WILLARD BEACH pristine and ideal for whale and dolphin
Besides being a stunning stretch of beach and spotting. Blythedale also has a lovely braai area
sheltered coves, Willard Beach is also protected and a children’s play area. The KwaDukuza New
by shark nets and lifeguards, drawing in many Year’s Eve festival is held here.
tourists. The International Ballito Pro surfi ng
event takes place during South Africa’s Winter ZINKWAZI BEACH
holidays on this beach. Zinkwazi is popular for water sports and
snorkeling in the rock pools, sundowner boat
THOMPSON’S BAY cruises on the lagoon and fi shing during the
Thompson’s Bay is a must for all tourists early hours of the morning.
with its ‘Charlie’s Pool’ (tidal pool) and a
unique rock formation that forms a ‘Hole-In- TUGELA BEACH
The-Wall’, creating a beautiful photographic Tugela Beach is surrounded by nature
opportunity amongst the many rock formations. with spectacular views and bird-watching.
See The North Coast Bucket List on page 22 The various fi sh and shark species make for
exciting catches. Turtles and whales can often
SHAKA’S ROCK BEACH be spotted during October and November.
The beach is a popular attraction for tourists to
relax in its glorious tidal pool and snorkel amongst DOKODWENI
the colourful coral and sealife during the day or Another of the North Coast’s blue fl ag beaches,
night. Dokodweni is a picturesque lagoon that off ers a
calm and tranquil beach experience.