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Establishment	Phone
Margate Info Centre	312 2322
Mpenjati	316 6999
Port Shepstone	682 2455
Scottburgh	976 1364
UGU Regional Council	682 1150
Umtamvuna	313 1211
Harding	433 1205

Margate Country Club 039-312 0571
Port Edward Country Club 039-311 2589
Port Shepstone Country Club 039-695 0141
San Lameer Country Club 039-313 5141
Southbroom Golf Club 039-316 6051
Wild Coast Sun Country Club 039-305 2799

Angling Clubs
Ifafa Angling Club 082 3216443
Southport Angling Club 082 9350492
Umzimkulu Angling Club 039 6825499
Port Shepstone Angling Club 083 7443793
Uvongo Angling Club 039 3155100
Tuna Angling Club 039 3173233
Glenmore Angling Club 039 3166874
Marlin Angling Club 039 3113013

Bowling Clubs
Hibberdene Bowling Club 039 6992382
Southport Bowling Club 039 6812288
The Bell (Anerley) Bowling Club 039 6950758
Umtentweni Bowling Club 082 9006323
Port Shepstone Bowling Club 039 6951902
Mbango Valley Bowling Club 039 6825251
Uvongo Bowling Club 039 3151144
Margate Bowling Club 039 3120351
Margate Country Club 039 3120571
Village of Happiness 039 3120267
Ramsgate Bowling Club 039 3144766
Southbroom Bowling Club 039 3168059
Munster Bowling Club 039 3191541
Banners Rest Bowling Club 039 3111745
Port Edward Bowling Club 039 3111788

Hockey Clubs
Port Shepstone Hockey Club 039 6826919
Underwater Hockey Club 083 4497796

Squash Clubs
Port Shepstone Squash Club 082 5644999
Douglas Mitchell Squash Club 039 3121752
Port Edward Country Club 039 3112589

Ski Boat Clubs
Marlin Ski Boat Club 039-3112211
Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club 039-3151476
Hibberdene Ski Boat Club 039-6993413
Ramsgate Ski Boat Club 039-3144336

Tennis Clubs
Hibberdene Tennis Club 039 6992927
Douglas Mitchell Tennis Club 083 3969325
Port Shepstone Tennis Club 083 4581806
Uvongo Tennis Club 039 3150444
Southbroom Tennis Club 039 3166217
Port Edward Country Club 039 3112589

Others
Hibiscus Kennel Club 039 6813719
Margate Kennel Club 039 3156836
South Coast Enduro Club 083 3012555
Hibberdene Shafts Club 039 6993121
Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds 083 7297793

Umtamvuna River
There is the excitement of Water-Skiing, and Speed Boat Rides plus they have the following crafts available for hire: Family Boats, Wake- Snakes, Jet Skis, Aqua-Scooters, Motor Boats, Canoes, Paddle Boats and Tube Rides for the kids.

Umzimkulu River
Here there is a number of activities including, Canoeing,
Jet Skiing, River Tubing and Speedboat Trips.

Lagoons on the Coast
At most of the lagoons they have Canoes and Paddle Boats for hire.

Waterworld: 039-305-3024 082-654-7045 Webpage: waterworld.htm
Glenmore Ecoventures: 039-319-2359 082-779-1935 www.ecoventure.co.za
Canoe Coaching at St Michaels - Contact Chris Majola: 073 119 9310

Scuba & Shark Diving

ibiscus South Coast hosts some of the best scuba diving sites to be found. Generally autumn & winter provides the best conditions for a dive expedition as calm seas and excellent visibility truly portrays the magnitude of this whimsical wonderland.

Ranked amongst the top shark & gamefish dives in the world Protea Banks is most certainly not short of excitement and a definite must. Situated 7.5km straight out to sea from Shelly Beach these sites incorporate a range of caves, pinnacles, ridges and amphitheatres. The reef lies between 27m and 40m, and is approximately 6km long and 800 meters in width. It has been a favourite dive spot since 1991 when it was first recognised as a prime dive site.

Further north towards Durban the Aliwal Shoal, approximately 5km offshore from Umkomaas, are one of the most well known sites on the KwaZulu Natal coastline. The main attraction being Ragged Tooth Sharks, the best area to spot them is at the Cathedral, which is a 4m arch of rock.

The reefs of Sodwana are composed of ridges and gullies with pinnacles and drop-offs at some sites. As Africa's southernmost coral reefs, Sodwana hosts diverse biological communities and divers can see both tropical species and species adapted to cooler water.

The coral carpets are composed of brightly coloured soft corals, fragile hard corals and support more than 800 species of fish and all kinds of other marine creatures from nudibranchs to mantis shrimps. Soft corals such as mushroom, leather and thistle corals dominate reef crests whereas gullies are characterized by hard corals such as staghorn, honeycomb and plate corals.

The underwater landscape of deeper reefs are characterized by large vase and cup sponges, colourful sea fans, sea whips and black corals. The green coral trees provide homes for distinct communities of fishes and other animals. Larger reef inhabitants include ragged tooth sharks, leatherback, loggerhead and green turtles, moray eels and many kinds of rays.

4x4 Tracks & Guided Trips

Glenmore Ecoventures 039-319-2359 082-779-1935 www.ecoventure.co.za
Maroela Farm Quad Bike Trails Contact Grant Day on 082 378 7531
Lake Eland Game Reserve 039 687 0395 - Cell: 083 2579468

Horse Riding

Experience the freedom and beauty of KwaZulu Natal on horseback. Go for a
romantic ride in the moonlight, or go for a relaxing ride through the country.

There are riding trails that take you onto unspoilt beaches, lush coastal forests with paranormic sea views, or through the scenic cliffs and game, eg. kudu, impala hartebees etc. at Oribi Gorge Game Reserve. There are trails are for beginners and experienced riders.

Ramsgate Adventures: 039 3144837 Web www.billsbest.co.za
Amadiba Adventures 039-305-6455
Ocean Trials 039-305-2788 083-334-7711
Pengalyn Stables 039-314-4048 083-301 2941
Silver Oaks 082-675-8046
Lake Eland Horse Trails 039-687-0395 083-257 9468
Wild 5: 039-687 0253 www.oribigorge.co.za

Wine & Dine - Restaurants & Take Aways:

HIBBERDENE
Fifi's Fresh Fish Take Away - (039)6992235
Jolly Rodger Restaurant - (039)6993307
Mzimayi River Lodge & Restaurant - (039)6993077
Wimpy - Hibberdene - (039)6992218

UMTENTWENI
Riverview Club - (039)6821928

PORT SHEPSTONE
King Prawn Pub & Restaurant - (039)6823208
Restaurant Nivonia - (039)6823208

OSLO BEACH
Hillbilly's Country Lodge - (039)6854361

SHELLY BEACH
Big 5 Ristanys Restaurant - (039)3156924
Pink Cadillac Roadside Diner & Pub - (039)3156044
Shelly Beach Fishmonger & Diner - (039)3157527

UVONGO
Prime Cut - (039) 3151394
Uvongo River Resort - (039)3155153

MARGATE
Frair Tuck - (039)3121084
Keg & Galleon - (039)3122575
Larry's Restaurant - (039)3172277
La Capannina - (039)3171078
Wimpy - Margate - (039)3121362

RAMSGATE
Ramsgate Crayfish Inn - (039)3144720
Rocky Ridge - (039)3144660
The Bistro - (039)3144128
The Lobster Pot - (039)3149809
The Waffle House - (039)3149424

SOUTHBROOM
Crocpot Restaurant - (039)3166204
Riptide Restaurant - (039)3166151
Trattoria la Terrazza - (039)3166162
The Country Lodge - (039)3168380

Pubs, Sportbars & Night Clubs

MARGATE
Backline Sports Bar - 039-3174358
Backstage Night Club - 039- 317 1111

EVERY MONDAY
Munster Sports Club, Port Edward. Yoga. Contact Jane 039 3112226.

EVERY TUESDAY
Margate Art Museum, Margate. Contact Allison 082 9715321.
Southbroom Shop 4 Crafts. Embroidery and teddy bear making classes. 039 3166030.
Hibberdene. Bowls at Hibberdene Bowling Club. Contact Bryan 039 6992382.

EVERY WEDNESDAY
San Lameer Country Club, Southbroom . Club Day Specials. Contact 039 3132589.
Hibberdene. Bowls at Hibberdene Bowling Club. Contact Bryan 039 6992382.
Port Edward Country Club. Golf Competition at 12h00. Contact 039 3112589.
Margate Country Club. Line Dancing. Contact 039 6952278.
Southbroom Country Club Golf Competition. Southbroom Pro-Shop 039 3166051.
Uvongo Club House. South Coast Striders Meet at 15h00. Contact Ronel 039 3121648.
Sunlawns Hotel, Margate. 19h00. Fun Bingo and Box Draw. Contact Liz 039 3121078.

EVERY THURSDAY
Mbango Valley, Port Shepstone. Line Dancing. Contact 039 6952278.
The Jam, Rocky Ridge. Live Music with S. A Bands. Contact Barbie 082 4963545.

EVERY FRIDAY
Southbroom Golf Club. Golf Competition at 11h40. Contact Southbroom Pro-Shop 039 3166051
Pistols Saloon, Southbroom. Live Music at Night. Contact Peter 039 3168463.

EVERY SATURDAY
Southport Garden Centre Craft Market at 08h00. Contact Kerry 039 6812978
Uvongo Rotary Flea Market from 08h00 to 14h00. Contact 039 3150814
Sunlawns Hotel, Margate. 13h00. Contact Liz 039 3121078.
Pistols Saloon, Southbroom. Live Music at Night. Contact Peter 039 3168463.
Schooners Galley Restaurant, Umtentweni. Live Music at Night. Contact 039 6950701

EVERY SUNDAY
Riverbend Crocodile Farm, Southbroom. Crocodile Feeding at 15h00. 039 3166204
Barn Owl, Southroom. Zulu Dancing at 15h30. Contact 039 3166025.
Tweni Waterfront. 130m Foefie Slide. Contact 083 3035529
Uvongo Club House. South Coast Striders Meet at 06h00. Contact Ronel 039 3121648.
Rocky Ridge, Ramsgate Live Music from 16h00 to 20h00. 039 3144660

Nature Reserves

VERNON CROOKES NATURE RESERVE: TEL 032 342 222
56 mammal species including: zebra, blue wildebeest and impala. Over 300 bird species and an interesting variety of flora surrounding picturesque picnic spots.
Need a break from the beach? Take a slow drive along the old road that winds over the green KwaZulu-Natal hills from Umzinto towards Highflats and Ixopo. You will pass endless fields of sugar cane before turning off onto the sand road that will take you to the Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve about half an hour's drive from the coast.

EMPISINI NATURE RESERVE: TEL 039 973 0093
There are picnic and braai sites alongside the dam for the use of day visitors. Several excellent trails meander through the various habitats in the reserve and the trails alongside the Empisini Stream provide excellent forest birding. Mammal species include vervet monkey, large-spotted genet and blue duiker.

TC ROBERSTON NATURE RESERVE:
There are several picnic and braai sites in the reserve. A system of trails about IO km in total length cover all habitats in the reserve. Mammal species include Slender Mongoose and black-backed jackal.

UMDONI NATURE RESERVE: TEL 039 312 2323
There is an extensive network of trails through Umdoni. The forest birding is one of South Africa's best kept secrets. Mammals on the estate include bush buck and blue duiker.

ORIBI GORGE NATURE RESERVE: TEL 039 679 1644
One of the most scenic reserves in southern KwaZulu Natal offering attractive picnic sites and several walking trails of 1-9 km in length. Larger mammals found in the reserve include aardwolf, leopard and chacma baboon.

SKYLINE NATURE RESERVE: TEL 039 315 0112
The arboretum includes some 76 indigenous coastal tree species, about 300 other indigenous trees and 400 exotic tree species. Self guided trails along path ways boasting majestic tree species.

UVONGO RIVER NATURE RESERVE: TEL 039 312 2322
Well defined walking trails extend upstream through sub-tropical forests. Picnic and braai sites are available. 129 Bird species can be found here.

MPENIATI NATURE RESERVE: TEL 039 313 0531
Magnificent views of the lagoon and the wetland system can be seen from the observation platforms situated along the walking trails. The

UMTAMVUNA NATURE RESERVE: TEL 039 311 2383
A botanical paradise offering numerous walks and fantastic scenery. Many small mammals can be seen and numerous bird species including a breeding colony of the endemic and threatened Cape Vulture.

WEZA-NGELE FOREST TEL 039 312 2322
A network of trails and forestry roads pass through the forest varying between 1.2 km and 16 km in length. A wealth of colorful forest birds-and more! Many a quiet corner can be found to delight the prospective birder secret lagoons, sheltered forests, rugged wooded gorges and rolling open grasslands offer a wealth of birdlife. Here one will find some of the best birdwatching spots to be experienced in Southern Africa.

Beaches & Lagoons

10 Kilometers of Golden Beaches stretch between Shelly Beach and Ramsgate, an endless succession of secret lagoons, rocky outcrops washed by the warm, clear Indian Ocean. This magnificent stretch of coastline offers wonderful opportunities to discover and experience the great outdoors.
Explore hidden coves and rock pools where colorful anemones, starfish, sponges, small fish, crayfish and the ubiquitous hermit crab may be found. The entire coast-line of Margate can be traversed on foot - enjoy a glorious walk by taking the footpath that runs through the indigenous coastal bush, so typical of this sub tropical region.

	SHELLY BEACH is a shell collectors delight. Indo-Pacific species as well as shells of the temperate Southern Coast are found here. The finest miniature pink lady shells are found there are off shore reefs. This beach is the home of the ski boat, fishing and scuba diving fraternity. The Sonny Evans Ski Boat Base is the gateway to Protea Banks. Shark Nets, Swimming, Surfing, Fishing
	ST. MICHAELS-ON-SEA is a surfers nirvana playing host to local surfers and boogie boarders. Their quest is the perfect wave and with one of the best point breaks in SA when the south westerly blows. 'St Mikes' is where it all happens! ChangeRooms, Ablution Facilities, Lifesavers, Shark Nets, Swimming, Surfing, Fishing
	UVONGO BEACH is famous for its waterfall that plunges 23m down into the lagoon forming one of the deepest lagoons in the country and the huge rock escarpment, dense with foliage, that shelters the beach Alongside the river runs a foot path which leads to the Uvongo River Nature Reserve. Hawkers can be found on the beach selling their fruit, basketry and craft. A children's paddling pool is situated on the grassy banks shaded by trees. ChangeRooms, Ablution Facilities, Lifesavers, Shark Nets, Swimming, Surfing, Fishing
	MARGATE BEACH is always alive with action. The' milelong' beach is an attraction that appeals to all. In season there is a festive holiday programme with beauty pageants, musical concerts, and lots of fun for the whole family to enjoy. Margate Beach is an intrinsic part of the town that surrounds it. Here you will find an amusement park, an Olympic size fresh water pool and an expanse of sand to play beach games. ChangeRooms, Ablution Facilities, Lifesavers, Shark Nets, Swimming, Surfing, Fishing
	RAMSGATE BEACH offers braai and picnic facilities in a parklike setting shaded by enormous trees and offering a peaceful haven for those who enjoy the quieter life. Tuck into a exotic seafood meal at the little restaurant situated on the beachfront or simply enjoy an evening sundowner whilst watching the dolphins go by as the African moon rises. Ablution Facilities, Lifesavers, Shark Nets, Surfing, Swimming, Fishing, Braai Facilities
	Ski Boat Bay is a popular venue in Ramsgate for the ski-boat fraternity and at BIG TREE you will meet up with windsurfers on the Mbizana Lagoon.

Margate, Ramsgate, St Michaels-on-Sea, and Shelly Beach all offer safe bathing with lifeguards in attendance. Water temperatures hover around the low twenties, so you can swim for hours even in July, the heart of winter. Tidal pools have been built into the rocks at all of various beaches and the pools are refreshed each morning by the tide

Airports:
Durban International
Durban Airport is situated approximately one hour's drive away from the South Coast. It handles international flights as well as domestic flights to and from all major centers throughout South Africa.
Margate
SA Airlink operates daily flights between Margate and Johannesburg International Airport. Margate Airport also handles charter flights, scenic flips and micro light flip.

Budget Rent a Car 039-317 3202
Concorde South Coast Travel 039-317 2628
Margate Mini Coach 039-312 1406
Margate Regional Airport 039-312 0560
South African Airlink 039-312 1017

Medical & Rescue

Medical Care
There are several well-equipped and professionally staffed public hospitals and clinics on the South Coast, as well as private medical facilities. Ambulance services are just a phone call away.

Hospitals
Margate Hospital (private) 039-317 3201
Port Shepstone (govt) 039-682 1111
Hibiscus Hospital (private) 039-682 4882

Sea Rescue Services
The National Sea Rescue Institution is stationed on the South Coast at Shelly Beach and offers a 24-hour sea rescue service, including the recovery and rescue of seamen from passing ships, recovery and assistance to yachtsmen, drivers, fishermen and surfers. It also offers rescue services on inland dams and lakes, plus general backup to emergency services.
NSRI Emergencies Tel: 10177

The following safety tips have been provided by the lifesavers who patrol the main swimming beaches along the coast.

· When arriving at the beach it is important to look out for the lifeguards and to ascertain whether they are on duty - lifesavers wear red and yellow clothing thus being easily recognisable in summer crowds.

· Make sure you know the local beach conditions - tides, channels, winds and breakers as well as rocky outcrops.

· The lifesaver's instructions must be obeyed and one should bathe between the red and the yellow beach beacons.

· Do not bathe at untended water areas and not alone or at night or dawn as this can be the cause of drowning accidents.

· If you are not a strong swimmer, it is advisable that you do not enter the water further than knee deep and all swimmers must swim in line with the shore, making sure you do not have to swim far if you get tired.

· Young children should be watched at all times and it is advisable that they are under the supervision of responsible adults.

· Do not swim near pipes, rocks, breakwaters or piers and it is important to know what is below the surface - if in doubt don't dive.

· Don't swim directly after eating, or if you have been drinking alcohol - remember, "drinkers are sinkers"!

Put this rejuvenating adventure to the test and dive the big blue, with various reputable operators on the South Coast & Sodwana Bay.
Trevor 083 670 0081	Roland 082 881 8624	Peter 082 494 8761	Neville 035 571 0479