With all its beaches open for bathing and the holiday almost here, the KZN South Coast has launched its I Love Summer festive season programme with fun activities taking place throughout the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom. Holidaymakers and residents can look forward to an exciting schedule of free festive season fun happening along KZN South Coast beaches and hinterland locations.
“Being home to the highest number of Blue Flag Beaches in the province, world-class dive sites, as well as great fishing and surfing, the KZN South Coast has always been a popular summer holiday destination. This is made even more special with the I Love Summer holiday programme that has something for the whole family to enjoy,” said Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). “The KZN South Coast offers visitors a variety of accommodation options, for all budgets, with fantastic outdoor activities from the beach to the hinterland.”
KZN South Coast I Love Summer Programme
Programme organiser, Michael Bester of One Way Productions, said they were planning a bumper programme for what’s expected to be a great summer season on the KZN South Coast.
“The I Love Summer programme will kick off with a great treasure hunt and sandcastle-building competition for the kids before the sport contests get going,” explained Bester. “In line with the Football World Cup, we will be setting up some fun beach soccer games, but there will also be the popular touch rugby and volleyball action! There will be lots of prizes up for grabs, thanks to all our sponsors involved in making this the most wonderful summer programme ever! Visitors of all ages are all welcome to participate in all the activities…free of charge. So head to the KZN South Coast for some summer fun!”
More I Love Summer action includes:
· Hula hoop competitions
· Sack races
· Cone diving
· Musical freeze
· Tug-of-war
When?
Dates: 9 December 2022 to 3 January 2023 (except Christmas and New Year’s days)
Times: 10am to 2pm daily
Where?
Beach venues:
· Wild Coast Sun Waterpark
· Southbroom Main Beach
· Port Edward Main Beach
· St Michael’s Main Beach
· Ramsgate Main Beach
· Margate/Lucian Main Beach
· Scottburgh Main Beach
· Southport/Sunwichport Main Beaches
· Hibberdene Main Beach
· Marina Main Beach
Hinterland venues:
· Mzukelwa Primary School in Umuziwabatnhu
· Ntelezi Msani in Mthwalume
· KwaXolo Cave Adventures in KwaXolo near Margate
· KwalaTshoda Hall in KwaNzimakwe
· Uvongo Town Hall
*Please note that I Love Summer activations will happen at different venues daily and the programme might be adjusted due to weather and load shedding schedules. Organisers retain the right to change any portion of the programme due to visitor demands or safety concerns.
KZN South Coast festive season events
Outside of the I Love Summer programme, there is so much happening along the KZN South Coast this festive season. Here is a taster of what’s on offer:
Kasified Colour Run & Picnic
When: Friday, 16 December
Time: 9am to late
Where: TB Molefe Stadium, Gamalakhe
Cost: R40 for adults, R20 for kids
Contact: 078 573 3801
Details: This is a family-friendly 5km colour fun run and picnic. Register between 1 and 16 December.
Crocworld Holiday Programme
Where: Crocworld Conservation Centre, Scottburgh
Contact: www.crocworld.co.za
Details: The centre hosts daily reptile interactions and demonstrations, juvenile crocodile handlings as well as stork and vulture feedings.
Henry’s Birthday Celebration
When: Friday, 16 December
Where: Crocworld Conservation Centre, Scottburgh
Contact: www.crocworld.co.za
Details: Celebrate the 122nd birthday of the world’s oldest Nile crocodile, Henry! There will be free cupcakes for visitors so get there early!
The Oribi Gorge Farmers’ Market
When: 16 to 18 December
Where: Lake Eland Game Reserve
Contact: farmersmarket@lakeeland.co.za
Simon Mbhele 5 Aside Soccer Tournament
When: Saturday, 17 December
Time: 9am to 8pm
Where: KwaMasengeni Taxi Rank, Gamalakhe
Contact: 072 141 7698
6th Annual Kasified Eksperience
When: Saturday, 17 December
Time: 9pm until late
Where: Kasified Eksperience, Gamalakhe
Cost: R50 general, R100 VIP
The Sweetdale Christmas Market
When: Friday, 23 December
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Where: The Packshed, Margate
Contact: www.thepackshed.co.za
Details: Get all those Christmas gifts from these well-stocked stalls, with great food, drink and music setting the scene.
The Sweetdale Night Market
When: Friday, 30 December
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Where: The Packshed, Margate
Contact: www.thepackshed.co.za
Details: Visitors can enjoy local crafts, food, and drink from over 45 vendors paired with live musicians in a secure, magical and romantic setting.
Kasified New Year’s Eksperience
When: Saturday, 31 December
Time: 6pm until late
Where: Kasified Eksperience, Gamalakhe
Cost: R50 general, R100 VIP
New Year Family Fun Day with Colour
When: Sunday, 1 January
Time: 10am
Where: Ugu Sports & Leisure Centre
Contact: 071 996 3171
Holidaymakers are encouraged to share their holiday pics from selfie frames at Margate and along Umzumbe River Trail using #SouthCoastTourism and #SummerReady!
The KZN South Coast is #SummerReady with great beaches, golf courses and activities on offer! Download the free ‘Explore KZN South Coast’ app from Google Play and Apple stores; visit the ‘South Coast Tourism’ on Facebook or YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; ‘Info Ugu South Coast Tourism’ on LinkedIn; www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za to check out the Events Calendar, the KZN South Coast Meeting Planner Guide and more!
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