Things to do near
Umlazi Glebe
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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Westcliff (Durban) (5.2 km from Umlazi Glebe) Leave your shoes at the door and walk into a colourful Hindu sanctuary. The spacecraft-like exterior belies the opulent interior of marble tiles, gold-tinted windows, crystal chandeliers and lavish decorations. Ceiling frescoes and statuettes pay tribute to the divine couple, Radha and Krishna.
Entrance is free and people of all faiths are welcome to spend time here meditating, praying or just to soak up the contemplative atmosphere while wandering around the lush garden and peaceful environment.
Underneath the temple is a wonderful restaurant run by devotees serving scrumptious vegetarian fare to eat there or take away.
+27 (0) 31 403 3328
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Athlone Park (9.2 km from Umlazi Glebe) Amanzimtoti Golf Club boasts a magnificent course with the 18th hole right next to the beach. The well-equipped Pro Shop has golf cart, pull cart and golf club hire facilities.
Visitors are welcome every day of the week except Saturday afternoons. Special rates are given on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. A halfway house caters for the hungry and thirsty and is open from 07:00 to 16:00.
All golf bookings are done at the Pro Shop: +27 (0) 31 902 4144.
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Amanzimtoti (9.4 km from Umlazi Glebe) Also known as the Umdoni Bird Park, the Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary is well worth a visit. A large expanse of shimmering water is flanked by rolling lawns and lush plantings on the one end and indigenous forests on the other.
Picnic spots and pleasant 30 minute self-guided trails meanders through the forest. The sanctuary is a haven for birdlife and visitors have the chance of spotting many of the 150 bird species including resident spurwing geese, white faced duck, greenback heron, giant kingfisher, brown-hooded kingfisher and hamerkop.
Look out for Narina trogons and the endangered spotted ground-thrush. Rare blue duiker and Cape clawless otter also frequent the park.
+27 (0) 31 903 7498
Umdoni Road, Amanzimtoti.
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Amanzimtoti (9.5 km from Umlazi Glebe) Way more than an average shot in the dark, Glow Mini Golf offers your family a cool golfing experience well above par. Kids will love the spectacular undersea theme with animated props at every corner. Grab a glow-in-the-dark golf ball and take to the 9- or 18-hole miniature golf course for mega laughs and excitement at ever hole.
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Grab some retro shoes and bowling balls to strike it lucky at Super Bowls. On offer are an electronic scoring system, 8 to 10 lanes and funky glow-in-the-dark evening option. With balls available in all weights and sizes, pull up rails and ramps for kids, Super Bowls is a fantastic activity for the whole family.
Movie Theatres
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Catch the latest cinema releases at Nu Metro in the Galleria Shopping Centre. You can also enjoy a gripping 3D cinema experience of certain movies. The 11-cinema complex has 2 cinemas featuring digital 3-D projection.
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Try your hand at racing, shooting, collecting, hitting and jumping to get the top score! Arcade Games offers an exciting variety of classic to new age games for kids and adults alike. State-of-the-art machines are operated on a Playcard system, offering players a seamless gaming experience. Up for grabs are a host of prizes.
Shopping Malls
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Amanzimtoti's mega-size shopping centre features 12 movie houses, an ice skating rink, indoor putt-putt, sea view restaurants and Woolworths flagship store.
With the launch of The Galleria, the beachfront Water World and Fun Land, Amanzimtoti is proving to be the new destination of choice. This popular holiday spot offers amazing beaches, good old-fashioned fun entertainment for families and affordable accommodation.
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Situated in Galleria Shopping Mall in Amanzimtoti, Galleria Ice Rink incorporates the latest technologies and is renowned for having the best ice in KwaZulu-Natal.
Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 19:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Public Holidays 09:00 - 17:00
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Fasten your safety belt for the ride of your life in Amanzimtoti. Spin Zone offers an exhilarating experience for all ages at the Galleria Mall. Traditional bumper cars are pimped to create more buzz and the addition of the "Spin Mode” increases the thrill factor. There’s also the attraction of easier controls for small kids to operate. When one car hits another car, the hit driver goes into an uncontrolled spin for a few seconds – it’s screamingly good fun!
Bars
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Head on down to the Sports Bar to meet up with your friends and check out your favourite team going for glory on the big screen. This upmarket sports bar offers a massive bar, lounge, pool tables and a huge screen showing major sporting events.
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Galaxy Bingo Gaming and Entertainment offers a Sports Bar featuring a cocktail bar and a lounge area. Patrons can watch all the action on the big screen or chill out in the lounge before heading to Galaxy Grill.
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Dice, drag and zoom your way to smash the record on the track at Galleria Shopping Centre. Kids between the ages of 10 and 100 years can test their reflexes and compete with each other on lap times. Serious race junkies can test their driving skills without any speed limits.
Monday to Thursday 11:00 – 21:00
Friday 11:00 – 22:00
Saturday 09:00 – 22:00
Sunday 09:00 – 21:00
School holidays 09:00 – 00:00
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Amanzimtoti (9.6 km from Umlazi Glebe) Strike it lucky at Galaxy Bingo Gaming and Entertainment in Amanzimtoti. Bingo is easy to play and you stand the chance of winning big cash prizes for a very small fee per game. Take a seat at one of the tables in the smoking or non-smoking area and have some fun with family and friends.
Shopping Malls
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Amanzimtoti (9.7 km from Umlazi Glebe) Arbour Crossing is an open-strip shopping centre providing convenience shopping or a quick meal. This modern facility features a Pick 'n Pay Hypermarket and over 50 other stores, comprising food, furnishings, clothing, electronics and sport. Sea views, free parking and a safe shopping environment make this a popular centre for families.