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For Immediate Attention
26 November 2024

Your essential KZN South Coast summer event guide!

With the KZN South Coast boasting the highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the province, plus dive sites, tidal pools, nature reserves, hinterland tours, extreme adventures, shops, restaurants and more… there is so much to keep holidaymakers busy. This summer season, there’s even more on offer with lots of holiday events planned on the KZN South Coast, from Christmas markets to the popular Love Summer beach programme.

“Now’s the time to visit the KZN South Coast as we have everything a family needs to make the most out of this festive season,” commented CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE), Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya. “Many of our local tourism establishments host exciting events during this time and families will be kept engaged at the beach with our annual Love Summer programme with free activities and fun prize giveaways for all ages. We are doing all we can to ensure our visitors embrace summer!”

KZN South Coast Festive Season Events

Wine & Dine at The Packshed with Baleia Wine Estate
Date: Wednesday, 27 November
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm
Venue: The Packshed at Serenity Hills, Margate
Bookings: Call/WhatsApp 078 812 7272 or email info@thepackshed.co.za.
The Packshed will be serving a fine-dining, 5-course set menu paired with exclusive wines from Baleia Wine Estate.

Christmas Pop-Up Market Details
Date: Friday, 29 November
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Mackaya Bella at Renishaw Hills, Scottburgh
Website: www.renishawhills.co.za
The popular, family-friendly Christmas Market is returning to Renishaw Hills in with local artisans showcasing handcrafted and homemade goods. This is the perfect time to get that Christmas shopping done early while having some festive fun in this stunning coastal estate.

Sweetdale Night Market
Date: Friday, 29 November
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Venue: Serenity Hills, Margate
Enjoy a fun-filled night out for the entire family including live music, fresh farm products, unique food stalls, delicious drinks, kids activities and other amazing artisanal stands selling handmade products.

Singles Night ft Troy Malange
Date: Friday, 29 November
Time: 6pm to 11pm
Location: Molo Lounge, Wild Coast Sun, Port Edward
When he’s not lecturing at Villioti Fashion Institute in Cape Town, Troy Malange uses social media to bring smiles to people with his funny TikTok videos. Catch him off your screen, in person, as he hosts a live singles podcast.

Chilla Nathi Festival
Date: Saturday, 30 November
Time: 10am
Venue: St Michael’s on Sea, Margate
Tickets: Adults R120 |Buy 4 at R100 each. No VIP admission sold at the door. Tickets at Webtickets and Pick n Pay.
Chilla Nathi Festival is set to give you the ultimate family outdoor experience! Good food, fashion, art, wine and craft beer mixed with good music and good people!

The Glass Heel by Elvira Venter Dance School
Date: Saturday, 30 November
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: Tropical Nites Theatre, Wild Coast Sun, Port Edward
Get ready to experience the Cinderella story as you know it, combined with familiar music highlighting the story together with dance forms which include, hip-hop, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary, Broadway and jazz.

The Oribi Gorge Farmers Market
Date: 14, 15, and 16 December
Time: 8am to 4.30pm
Venue: Lake Eland Game Reserve
Enjoy a unique shopping and entertainment experience for locals and tourists alike. This will be a weekend filled with good food, entertainment, art, culture, creativity, community, and endless fun for the kiddies. Expect a little something for everyone – shop local for unique gifts, catch live performers, and immerse yourself in the KZN South Coast’s creative scene.

Love Summer 2024 Beach Programme
Date: 14 December 2024 to 12 January 2025
Time: 10am to 2pm | 11am to 3pm (times vary according to day and location)
Venues: Uvongo Main Beach | St Michael’s Main Beach |Ramsgate Main Beach |Margate Main Beach |Wild Coast Sun Main Beach | Wild Coast Sun Wild Waves Water Park
The KZN South Coast beach entertainment features beach sports and fun events such as beach volleyball, beach soccer, musical chairs, balloon blow-ups, cone diving, and more fun competitions with great prize giveaways. There are no age restrictions and activities are free for all!

Wild Coast Gin Festival
Date: Saturday, 14 December
Time: 12pm to 10pm
Venue: Wild Coast Sun
Explore a wide variety of gin brands, from local craft distillers to fan favourites paired with mouthwatering food options to suit all tastes. Soak in the festive atmosphere while you sip, savour, and enjoy the sounds of summer. Ticket includes complimentary gin cocktail on arrival. No U18s.

Crocworld Stargazing Night Market
Date: Saturday, 14 December
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Venue: Crocworld Conservation Centre parking, Scottburgh
This is a chance to experience the beauty of the centre at night. There will be live entertainment, food stalls, craft stalls, zipline adventures, and an LED light show. There will also be a Beer Garden hosted by Fish Eagle Café which will also sell tasty on-the-go food items. Entrance is free.

2nd Annual Ekhaya Cultural Experience
Date: Sunday, 15 December
Time: 12pm
Venue: Gamalakhe Township
Contact: Msawakhe Khowa on info.kasified@gmail.com
Communities will celebrate their different cultures to unify all the people of South Africa.

Scottburgh Beach Christmas Market
Dates: 18 and 19 December
Time: 8am to 6pm
Venue: Scottburgh Main Beach
Contact: Lorna via WhatsApp on 072 507 8773
Fun day in the sun with children’s activities on the beach, live entertainment and plenty to do.

Sweetdale Night Market X-MAS Edition
Date: Friday, 20 December
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Venue: Serenity Hills, Margate
Get that last-minute Christmas shopping done and enjoy a fun-filled night out event for the entire family including live music, fresh farm products, unique food stalls, delicious drinks, kids activities and other amazing artisanal stands selling handmade products.

Bash with Tash presents: The Ultimate Christmas Show
Dates: 24 and 25 December
Time: 8pm
Venue: Tropical Nites Theatre, Wild Coast Sun, Port Edward
Tickets: R200pp at Ticketpro|
Enjoy this Christmas comedy special for the whole family with gifts galore!

Christmas Lunch at The Packshed
Date: Wednesday, 25 December
Time: 11am to 3pm
Venue: The Packshed, Serenity Hills
Bookings: Call or WhatsApp 078 812 7272
Enjoy a mouthwatering, 5-course set menu in a festive and relaxed atmosphere – Christmas decorations, crackers, and background music included! Book early because seats are going fast!

San Lameer Christmas Lunch
Date: Wednesday, 25 December
Time: 10am to 6pm
Venue: San Lameer, Southbroom
Cost: R595 per person | R565 for pensioners | Half price for children U12
Bookings: Call 039 313 0011 | Book by 20 December 2024
Indulge in a festive feast surrounded by breathtaking views while creating lasting memories with loved ones. The delectable Christmas menu features a variety of delicious dishes to satisfy all tastes. Enjoy the holiday spirit with family and friends at this unforgettable celebration.

Sweetdale Night Market
Date: Friday, 27 December
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Venue: Serenity Hills
Enjoy some time with the family listening to live music while browsing the fresh farm products and handmade goods. There is great food and delicious drinks to enjoy with kids activities for the little ones.

Remember to check out the SCTIE Specials page to find out what deals are on offer on the KZN South Coast – https://www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za/specialsmore/.

Embrace summer on the KZN South Coast!

The incredible KZN South Coast continues to lead as a destination of choice because of its diverse and unmatched tourism offerings. The warm Indian Ocean is the site for some of the world’s best diving at Marine Protected Areas, Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks, with swimming, surfing, and fishing popular attractions.

Head inland for hiking, biking, and 4×4 adventures in the great outdoors with the many nature reserves ideal sites for picnics and birdwatching. Up the speed with some motorsports action at Dezzi Raceway, or indulge in the many cultural and heritage experiences found here.

Discover the region’s farming gems with an agri-rural outing that includes sampling fresh produce and adventure activities. And, for the business sector, there is no better place than the KZN South Coast which is considered a top MICE (Meetings | Incentives | Conventions | Events) destination.

Find out more by visiting the KZN South Coast website; 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; and downloading the ‘Explore KZN South Coast’ app. Click here to check out previous SCTIE press releases. Watch why KZN South Coast is a top tourism destination here. Check out the latest Southern Explorer Route Guide for the KZN South Coast here.

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Wine & Dine at The Packshed with Baleia Wine Estate.

Christmas Pop-Up Market at Renishaw Hills.

Sweetdale Night Market.

Singles Night ft Troy Malange.

Chilla Nathi Festival.

Crocworld Stargazing Night Market.

2nd Annual Ekhaya Cultural Experience.

Scottburgh Beach Christmas Market.

Christmas Lunch at The Packshed.

 

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 birds 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 has played host to several high-profile events including The Bike Fest, The Conservation Symposium, The Ocean Festival, Uvukile Gospel Festival, Ugu Jazz, Ugu International 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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