Things to do near
Westcliff (Durban)
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Shopping Malls
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Westville (8.4 km from Westcliff (Durban)) Just a five-minute drive from Durban on the N3, The Pavilion Shopping Centre provides a premier shopping and entertainment experience. Something of a Durban fashionista hot spot, the mall merges fun, food and fashion under one roof and there’s plenty to keep you busy.Offering over 230 shops and more than 40 restaurants, the centre has one of the widest choices in KwaZulu-Natal. With 14 jewellery outlets, it’s the perfect place to pick out gifts and curios for loved ones.And there’s no end of entertainment to keep kids amused at the Amusement Area, skate park and 12 cinemas. Over 6 000 covered and open parking bays have direct access to the centre and are protected by state of the art security.So whether you're looking for a cool place to escape Durban’s hot summer or you have to watch the latest movie after a good Indian or Italian dinner, the Pavilion is an obvious choice in the greater Durban area.
Galleries and Museums
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Westville (9.5 km from Westcliff (Durban)) Named after Jonas Bergtheil, this museum is situated in the leafy suburb of Westville midway between Durban and Pinetown.
Much of the museum is housed in Westville’s oldest building featuring massive stone walls and hand-hewn timber floorboards. The park like surrounds add an atmosphere of tranquility.
Exhibits mostly focus on the first German settlers that Jonas Bergtheil brought to Natal as director of the Natal Cotton Company and their associations with the settlements of Westville, Claremont and New Germany.
Visiting hours are 8:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 12:00 Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Public Holidays. Entrance is free.
Nature Reserves
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The Bluff (11.3 km from Westcliff (Durban)) The Bluff Nature Reserve is Durban's oldest nature reserve, comprising a wetland pan, lake and adjacent forest area.
The reserve acts as a bird sanctuary. For birders this can be a delight; there are two bird hides that provide excellent viewing opportunities, as well as a trail that leads around the pan.
Safe parking is provided at the entrance and a nominal fee is charged for entry.
Open times: 7:00 to 17:00.
Golf Courses
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Athlone Park (11.5 km from Westcliff (Durban)) 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.
Hiking Trail
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Bulwer (12.9 km from Westcliff (Durban)) The Marutswa Forest Project started in 2004 and aims to promote the conservation of Bulwer's unique biodiversity. The indigenous forest is managed by Ezemvelo Wildlife and offers three forest trails all varying in intensity. All the trails start at the visitors centre and end along the same route.
The contour trail is suitable for anyone and is the easiest trail as it is completely flat. Visitors will first pass through the rehabilitation section before entering the forest. The trail is approximately 1275 m with boardwalks and steps along the way. The walk ends on the grasslands with distant views over the rural landscape.
The tanglewood detour is slightly steeper as it branches off the contour path up a slope for about to 10 to 15 m before adjoining with the contour path again.
The terrace traverse is the steepest trail. It rises up through the grasslands before entering the forest at the base of the scree slopes. It then trails along the terrace before sloping down through giant boulders to join the tanglewood detour.
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The Bluff (13.4 km from Westcliff (Durban)) The Bluff National Park Golf Club is a lovely 18-hole course located within a wetland conservation area south of Durban Central.
This is an Alan Barnard designed championship course. Facilities include a club house bar, banquet area, meeting facilities and halfway house. Golf carts are available for hire as well as caddies at reasonable rates. Non-members are more than welcome.
Popular Attractions
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Amanzimtoti (13.5 km from Westcliff (Durban)) 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.
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Amanzimtoti (13.5 km from Westcliff (Durban)) 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
Movie Theatres
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Amanzimtoti (13.5 km from Westcliff (Durban)) 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 (13.5 km from Westcliff (Durban)) 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 (13.6 km from Westcliff (Durban)) 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 (13.6 km from Westcliff (Durban)) 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.
Beaches
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Brighton Beach (13.6 km from Westcliff (Durban)) Cave Rock at Brighton Beach dishes up one of the best surf breaks on the South African coastline.
Surfers from all over the world come to ride the perfect tubular waves when large south swells break across the solid rock reef.
At low tide Cave Rock offers numerous calm rock pools for children to adventure and explore the subtropical marine life.
Bars
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Amanzimtoti (13.6 km from Westcliff (Durban)) 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 (13.6 km from Westcliff (Durban)) 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!