PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Attention
18 December 2023

A mayoral welcome for holidaymakers heading to Destination…Summer!

On Thursday, 14 December – the official start of the festive season – Ray Nkonyeni Municipality’s (RNM) Acting Mayor Cllr Sibusiso Shange welcomed holidaymakers heading to the KZN South Coast at the annual Mayoral Roadblock. Supported by representatives from South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE), this was a warm welcome for visitors coming to enjoy the Blue Flag beaches, world-class dive sites, and outdoor adventures in the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom. With all beaches on the KZN South Coast open for bathing, the region is anticipating another bumper festive season. Acting Mayor Shange, who was also joined by local law enforcement, greeted excited tourists by handing out information packs containing safety tips and the popular Southern Explorer route guide – now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Visitors to the stunning KZN South Coast were also encouraged to download the ‘Explore KZN South Coast’ app, visit the website, and check out the Events Calendar, or keep on top of the action by following South Coast Tourism on Facebook; South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; and South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise on LinkedIn following the hashtags #uncover #uncoverkznsouthcoast #uncoveradventure #kznsouthcoast

 

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About KZN South Coast

Known as the ‘Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom, the KZN South Coast stretches 120 kilometres from Scottburgh to Port Edward and inland to Harding. Here, the spirit of adventure can be discovered among the many cultural experiences, as well as the 35 nature trails and 58 beaches, ideal for activities like river rafting, abseiling, suspension bridges, paintball, surfing, SUP, canoeing, beach horse rides, shark cage diving and free diving. Nicknamed ‘The Golf Coast’, there are 11 golf courses on the KZN South Coast ranging in difficulty, with endless hiking, mountain biking and 4×4 trails for more rugged excursions. Promoting sustainability, the KZN South Coast has a growing Agri-tourism sector that offers world-class produce and hosts tours and excursions. The region boasts several permanently managed Blue Flag beaches and is home to some of the world’s top diving sites, Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. The originality continues with the annual Sardine Run, coined the #GreatestShoalonEarth, which is the largest biomass migration on earth and a marvel to witness. The region’s many nature reserves are inhabited by indigenous bird and wildlife, and it holds the title of ‘smallest desert on earth’, The Red Desert in Port Edward. The KZN South Coast is a fast-emerging MICE destination which also plays host to several high-profile events including The Bike Fest, Uvukile Gospel Festival, Ugu Jazz, Ugu Film Festival and the South Coast Fever MTB & Trail Run Series.

 

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South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE)

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