Kwazulu-Natal : North Sand Bluff

Where is it?

Latitude: 31° 03’ 24” S
Longitude: 30° 13’ 33” E

How to get there:

From Durban, the N2 will take you as far as Port Shepstone, then branch off at the toll gate on the R61 to Port Edward. The R102 is a more scenic coastal route.

North Sand Bluff Lighthouse is a fully automatic lighthouse situated in the village of Port Edward on the shores of the Natal South Coast, just north of the Umtamvuna River.

Of interest

The lighthouse was commissioned in 1968. The original aluminium lattice tower was replaced in 1999 with a concrete tower. The town of Port Edward is named in honour of the then Prince of Wales (1952).

The Ivy, a British wooden barque was wrecked close to Port Edward on 27 March 1878 while on a voyage from London to Durban and one man was lost. Ivy Beach was named after this wreck.

Visiting Hours

Mondays to Fridays

10h00 to 15h00

Weekends & Public Holidays

By reservation only

Entrance Fee

Adults :	R13.70
Children under 12:	R6.90
Pensioners:	R9.20
Adult Tour Groups:	R9.20
Students (with ID cards)	R9.20
School Groups:	R5.70

Contact Details

Central Reservations Office

Cell: 082 374 4114
Fax: 021 - 449 5625
info@kzncoast.co.za

Please note:

ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT
Arrival time is @ 15h00
NB - a fee of R150.00 per hour payable for late departure
Deposit payable = 20% (No refund if cancelled in less than 7 days prior to occupation)
Breakage deposit R400.00 (Refundable)

Banking Details

Bank Name :
Branch :
Branch Code :
Account Name :
Account Number :

Standard Bank
Sea Point
02-41-09
Transnet National Port Authority - Lighthouse Services
07-109-009-6

Seasons

In Season Dates

03/12/2005 to 22/01/2006
18/03/2006 to 05/05/2006
24/06/2006 to 23/07/2006
18/09/2006 to 08/10/2006
03/12/2006 to 21/01/2007
19/03/2007 to 03/05/2007

Out of Season Dates

23/01/2006 to 17/03/2006
06/05/2006 to 23/06/2006
24/07/2006 to 17/09/2006
09/10/2006 to 02/12/2006
22/01/2007 to 18/03/2007
04/05/2007 to 21/06/2007

On offer

Guided tours of the lighthouse

Curios and memorabilia on sale

Self-catering accommodation - 2 self-catering cottages, accommodating 4 persons each

An exhibition established by the Portuguese community reflects the maritime history of the area

Coffee shop (in the process of being established)

Swimming pool

Jungle Jim

Accommodation

Shads Rock x1 Bedroom / Lounge / x1 Bath Room (shower)/ Swimming Pool (Sleeps 4 only)
Per Night - In Season (Weekend = 2 nights) (1-4 Persons)	R 581.40
Per night - Out of Season (Weekend = 1 or 2 nights) (1-4 Persons)	R 456.00
Remarks	2 x ľ beds 2 x Sleeper Couches